Andy Wirsz

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2022

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“Forgotten” by Andy Wirsz

Submitted to Contest #151

Lauren hurried down the street, almost tripping as she kept looking at her watch. It was almost 7 p.m. and she really wanted to be there. She made sure to visit her mom at least twice a week but she had gotten swamped with work. A bunch of days had passed since her last visit. It’s not like she had a lot of time on her hands. She had just recently started at her new job. Head media designer at a big company. All of a sudden, responsibilities got thrown her way, with which she hadn’t previously had experience. Expertise and talent weren’t any...

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“Star Wars Brings People Together” by Andy Wirsz

Submitted to Contest #147

I’m standing in front of my apartment door. Waiting. Nervous at who’s about to come through it. „Star Wars brings people together.“ That’s what people always say. That’s what they believe, and let me tell you, it’s true. All of it. I never believed it myself. Just a cliché, I thought. Sure, there’s a community of fans, a dedicated one to say the least. Sure, it’s nice to talk to someone with a common interest. But a deep and lasting friendship? No way. It was April 2015. Star Wars Celebration, a huge convention, was in full effect. The h...

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Author bio

I was born in Chicago but raised in Germany where I live now. I love to write in both languages but now taking a deep dive into English writing. This seemed like the perfect place to start. I also write poetry and openly talk about my disability. Visit me on Insta @andywirsz