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The Toyshop’s Secret Wins Top Ten Honors

Posted on by Donald Jay
The Toyshop’s Secret wins top 10 honors in Florida Writers Association Collection Competition.

One of my short stories, The Toyshop’s Secret, won a publication spot in the Florida Writers Association annual Collection competition. It has also been selected by the publication’s Person of Renown Author, Ben Sharpton, as one of his “top ten picks.”

The Toyshop’s Secret will be featured prominently in the 2023 Florida Writers Association Collection 15 titled Secrets when the book is published later this year. The book’s title is based on the theme for this year’s competition, Secrets: those untold, unseen, and seldom shared places, events, and mysteries we all carry in the hidden recess of our hearts and minds. The collection will be available on Amazon upon its publication.

Published by Donald Jay

Author Donald Jay
Donald Jay writes cozy mystery, adventure, romance, and inspirational stories suitable for all audiences. Don brings to life eclectic and engaging characters who whisk readers off to enchanting places, challenge them with unusual puzzles and cleverly hidden clues, and inspire them to dream. Formerly a magician, Don is also a woodworker, painter, and toymaker. His wife, Linda, says, “It’s like being married to Santa himself.” He grew up in the snowy winters of the West Virginia mountains and loves the spiritual roots, rich traditions, and festive decorations that spark the magic of Christmas. So, he often sets his stories during the Christmas season. Don is a Virginia Tech graduate, a former first responder, and a retired hotel executive who now turns his lively imagination to entertaining readers of all ages.

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8 thoughts on “The Toyshop’s Secret Wins Top Ten Honors”

  1. MWJ says:

    I knew that story was special the moment I finished reading. Very happy it was chosen!

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    1. Author Donald Jay
      Donald Jay says:

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Ben Waggoner says:

    It’s outstanding to see my friend’s work being recognized in this way! Congratulations, Donald!

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    1. Author Donald Jay
      Donald Jay says:

      Thanks, Ben.

      Reply
  3. Dianna says:

    I’m so happy for you Don! If the other stories are half as good this is going to be a great book! I can’t wait for it to come out!

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    1. Author Donald Jay
      Donald Jay says:

      Thanks, Dianna.

      Reply
  4. RnR says:

    So wonderful to hear, Congratulations Don!

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    1. Author Donald Jay
      Donald Jay says:

      Thank you.

      Reply

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