Here’s another fine example of showing up being half the battle. I submitted the one and only spooky poem I’ve ever written, which was about my hat. My submission was supposed to go into a box with other submissions from members of my woman-identified film group. The writer of the randomly drawn submission would represent us at this event.
As soon as I got word that I’d won, I knew that I was the only one in the drawing.
I’ve had this scientifically proven to me years ago. I’d attended a workshop where there were 15 giveaways and 16 participants. I was the one who didn’t have her ticket drawn. Case closed.
Not only was this a Halloween event, but also another voting push.
I had already voted weeks ago prior to this event. In between the horror readings, the host kept encouraging everyone to vote if they haven’t already done so.
And yes, of course, this was yet another opportunity to dress in costume.
I’d originally decorated this hat to go along with the “Things Under the Bed” theme at The Austin Writers Roulette.
The sword wasn’t part of the original costume concept.
But let’s face it: what a badass additional accessory!