Debra Tillar

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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“Evelyn in Marriage” by Debra Tillar

Submitted to Contest #264

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“Two Gentlemen of Verona” by Debra Tillar

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #257

Two Gentlemen of Veronaby Debra Tillar In fair Verona town one festive day As flags and cheers and trumpets rent the air, Party boats festooned the waterway And singing crowds adorned the central square. The regiment had rallied in the street, Called to arms and ordered to defend Their northern border cities and defeat The French aggressors to the bitter end. With hope and pride the town folk celebrated The soldiers as they mustered for the cause. With kisses, handshakes, hugs unmoderated, Roses, garlands, fanfare, songs, applause. On th...

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Author bio

Debra Tillar has been an archaeologist, a teacher, and a freelance travel and food writer. Her short stories are included in several recent and upcoming anthologies and literary journals (Coverstory Books; Esoterica Magazine, The Afterpast Review, among others. Debra spends most of her time writing, creating art from natural and found objects, and traveling the world (she has visited all seven continents). She grew up in New York City and now lives on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. She is currently working on her science fiction series, The Nomad.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #257
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