Janja Polanec

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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“A trip to Vienna with a Legend ” by Janja Polanec

Submitted to Contest #284

Capote’s introduction to a short story comprises the literature as: writing, good writing and the art. He does describe his efforts to reach a higher level in his endeavors. He does not specify how to create the art. In short: writing is like sculpturing, adding or subtracting the material or starting again.My best friend is Monica. A fair-haired, blue-eyed architecture student with dimples in her cheeks. We’ve known each other since the first grade.When she suggested a trip to Vienna, I was overjoyed. Onkel Otto W., her dad’s brother lived ...

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“A Christmas sheep ” by Janja Polanec

Submitted to Contest #281

Today the weather is bitterly cold. It is the coldest day of the year so far. The freezing rain bites through my clothes when I struggle to reach the grocery shop, balancing on the icy sidewalk. It is Christmas again. I am going to buy a Christmas tree. It is time to be joyous, to celebrate with the family and reminisce.  Christmas has not always been a holiday. Back in the 1960s we did not celebrate Xmas. It was not encouraged to celebrate Christmas because religion was "opium for masses", according to Marx. Christ...

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Retired, like to read.