And the winners are…
- carolineboxall
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
It’s time!
The winners of the Crazy Creatives Short Story Competition have been chosen, and I can honestly say it was one of the hardest—and most joyful—things I’ve ever had to do.
These young writers (aged 9–14!) brought everything to the page: action, emotion, humour, plot twists I did not see coming… and titles that would give any seasoned author a run for their money.
The winning stories—and many others—will be appearing in our soon-to-be-published paperback: Short Stories of Courage 2025 available on Amazon soon.
The Winners (and soon to be published authors):
Aaisha Asfiya
Aarna Shah
Afryea Omonoseh
Alex Thompson
Amelia Azzopardi
Andreas Polycarpou
Angus Blaikie
Ariadni Filippidou
Arjun Pal
Arthur Best
Austin Biswas
Avni Desai
Berik Inje
Cameron Reynolds
Carys Senior
Charlie Reed
Daphne Veneracion
Diya Bachada
Eden Pathirane
Fatima Khakoo
Francesca Hansell
Hanish Palanivelu
Henry Johnson
Hudson Smith
Humza Imran
Imogen Ham
Iris Uttenthal
Izzy Rawle
Jacob Healey
Kassel Mok
Kathy Sullivan
Kemal Inje
Kiara Shah
Kit Reynolds
Maani Chauhan
Maisie Galley
Mireya Sinha
Misha Dekka
Olive Seaber
Oscar Butts
Oscar Fisher
Ria Modi
Rocco Giacomelli
Sakina Amin
Sangapala Nandasiri
Shaan Bachada
Shay Narda
Simi Adesakin
Tom Barnes
William Loveday-Smith
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!
It's been a true labour of love: editing each piece with care, gently formatting to bring out the personality of every story, and creating stunning illustrations (with the use of AI) to add that final sparkle. These young writers are about to see their names in print—and I couldn’t be prouder.
If your story wasn’t chosen this time, please don’t be disheartened. Every single entry showed imagination, creativity, and courage—and I was truly impressed by the effort you put in. Remember, every great writer starts somewhere, and sometimes the stories that don’t win are the ones that grow into something even bigger later on. Keep writing, keep dreaming, and keep believing in your voice. I'm so proud of you for entering—and I can’t wait to see what you write next!
Next time, I’ll let you know where to grab a copy of the book (and give a gentle nudge towards my own books too…😉), but for now, join me in cheering on this brilliant bunch of new authors.
Thanks for being the kind of person who values creativity, encouragement, and big ideas from young people.
Best wishes,
Caroline
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