Celebrating our 14th year of the annual “Imagination Begins with You…” high school writing contest. You can entry by clicking here to go directly to the contest entry form. Contest Description: Short story, less than 1,000 words. Prizes: First place winner receives $300. Second place winner receives $100. Deadline: Emailed or post marked by March … Continue reading “Imagination Begins with You…” 2024 HS Writing Contest (14th Annual)

Announcing the release of "Dutch Oven Cooking The Scouting Way" compiled by Mike Matzinger containing proven successful Dutch oven cooking recipes. These are used regularly by Troop 219 in Oak Ridge, NC. This is a girls troop of the BSA and they have perfected the art of cooking in these Dutch ovens. All profits from … Continue reading Dutch Oven Cooking – Book Release

We are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the "Imagination Begins with You..." High School writing contest. Winner:  The Last Song by Caden Nadler  Second Place Story: On Becoming by Susannah Poese Pick up a copy of all of the finalist stories in the 2023 One Spark short story collection available on Amazon (in … Continue reading 2023 Writing Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to all the finalist! The winners will be announced by the end of the week. The 2023 finalist for the "Imagination Begins with You..." annual high school writing contest are: Tomorrow Despair in the Castle Mirror, Mirror, of My Heart Fate of Fervidus Dreams of a Pine Tree Baby Boy We Are Getting No … Continue reading HS Writing Contest – Finalist Announced

Every year I write a Christmas story. Please enjoy the short story for 2022. My December Birthday (by Brian Claspell) Planning for Thanksgiving and the feast that culminates on Thanksgiving Day then quickly turns into the preparation for all the Christmas events and the big day itself on December 25. And for my family, for … Continue reading My December Birthday