Nigel Edwards

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“NEED TO BE PLAYED” by Nigel Edwards

Submitted to Contest #253

Mom named me Joey. Pop called me Rib. He said I was a spare part, like that Prince guy, useless and without purpose. I didn’t like the why of it, but the name stuck. We lived in Chicago, a neighbourhood one step up from a trailer park but to Mom it was the most desirable place to be. She spent most of her life in the house, cleaning and cooking, or doing the same at the shelter where she could feel good about helping out in the community. Pop used to be in the navy, a big man invalided out when he lost the use of his legs during shore leave....

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Started writing about 20 years ago. Had a few short stories published (e-book and paperback) through indies NewCon Press and Grayheart Press. Best advise I can give to anyone is join a local writers workshop. It's the best thing I ever did (and directly led to my publications).