“Water Stories from a Minnesota Prairie Perspective” has published in southern Minnesota based River Valley Woman’s April issue. My story won the nonfiction category in the “We Are Water” writing contest sponsored by Plum Creek Initiative with the support of The League of Women Voters and River Valley Woman. That honor includes a $250 prize.
I don’t have a hard copy yet, but I viewed the story online. And so can you by clicking here and advancing to page 50 of the April issue. The piece is lengthy per submission guidelines requiring 5 – 12 pages of copy.
No matter how many times I’ve been published, I still thrill in seeing my words out there for others to read and perhaps appreciate. You can find print copies of the magazine in many locations like Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Redwood Falls and surrounding smaller communities. Click here for a complete list.
In reading my story, you will learn of my growing up years on a southwestern Minnesota dairy and crop farm, the place that shaped me into the person, writer and photographer I’ve become. Farm life as I remember it from the 1960s – 1970s no longer exists. So this story, while written for a competition, was also written for me and my family. There’s an importance in reclaiming memories through written words, in telling the stories that define a place, in sharing my roots with you, my readers.
FYI: Click here to read my first blog post about winning this writing competition.
© Copyright 2017 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
Congratulations!
Thank you!
CONGRATS!
Again, Sweets.
Can I make the words larger?
Or can I get a copy, which I will pay for.
So proud of you. xx
Thank you, Kim.
I had the same problem with the print. Just above the magazine and on the left, you will see a magnifying glass icon with a plus sign inside. Click on that to enlarge the page. You can then play around, using the scroll wheel on your mouse to adjust print size.
thank you!!
xx
You are most welcome. 🙂
Congratulations, Audrey. I know what you mean about seeing your words in print – always a unique feeling of satisfaction. The prize money feels good too.
Thank you. As a writer, you understand exactly what I’ve written.
How Exciting – Congrats – Doing a Happy Dance for you over here!!! Happy Day Indeed 🙂
Thank you, Renee.
Congratulations how very exciting
Thank you! I am always appreciative of having my writing published.
What a tribute to your writing being published/ The magazine on women in River Valley area had a nice variety of articles. Lucky you to be included on page 50.
Thank you, Sue. I worked hard on my winning piece and felt really good about it when I submitted it to the competition.
I agree about the magazine.
Congratulations, Audrey! There is something satisfying about seeing your writing or photography published. For me, it feels good to think I made a difference in someone’s life or maybe the lives of a larger audience.
Thank you, Lori.
Those are good reasons to appreciate seeing your work published.