Betsy Randolph

All About the LAURA Short Fiction Award

By Susan J. Tweit Are you a Women Writing the West member with a flair for fiction? Do you have a story yammering in the back of your mind or on your desktop? Is there a character who talks to you at 2 am who you’ve always wanted to give voice to? A scene thatContinueContinue reading “All About the LAURA Short Fiction Award”

Power Up Women Podcast Interview

Anne Doyle, the host of the Power Up Women podcast, sat down for a visit with Women Writing the West president, Betsy Randolph. Listen in on their conversation. Have you ever fantasized about the American West? I have, as have millions from all over the world. So many that there is now a genre of literature, “TheContinueContinue reading “Power Up Women Podcast Interview”

Women Writing the West President’s Message for Christmas 2021

We all have special memories of Christmases past. Whether celebrated in traditional fashion unwrapping presents in front of tinsel-strewn, twinkling-lit trees covered with hand-crafted ornaments, enjoying platters of food, and pies upon pies. Or celebrating on a cruise ship, a tropical island beach, at a ski resort. Maybe your favorite Christmas memories were just aContinueContinue reading “Women Writing the West President’s Message for Christmas 2021”

Finalists Announced – 2021 LAURA Short Fiction Award

I’m pleased to announce The 2021 Women Writing the West LAURA Short Fiction Award finalists in no particular order: “The Pretender” by Karen Jones “Lila’s Song” by Jane Perry “Mountain Trout” by Heather Ormsby Final placements will be announced during the 2021 Women Writing the West virtual conference in October. Congratulations, ladies!Betsy Betsy Randolph2021 President-ElectTheContinueContinue reading “Finalists Announced – 2021 LAURA Short Fiction Award”