The GREAT RACE draws to a close. Take us there in 50 words or less.

We received over 175 entries to our Great Race writing contest, and are pleased to announce that our winner is Danielle Cope-Sullivan, the proud recipient of a free year of membership with the SCBWI!

Thanks to all who participated in our contest. A new contest will be posted on Friday, April 18th. In the meantime, please take a few minutes to read the winning entry below.

Danielle Cope-Sullivan
Weymouth, MA
Member since 2008
WINNER

Pain engulfed David's knee as he neared the finish. Victory within reach, the stiletto heel suddenly snapped off his left sandal. A blur of pink chiffon passed him as he crumpled to the ground. Scrambling to his feet, he crossed the line, proudly finishing 2nd in the Annual Drag Race.

Danielle Cope-Sullivan is a happily married (12 years) with one son (9 years old), whom she adores. A Police, Fire, & EMS dispatcher, Sunday School teacher, and active volunteer at her son's school, Danielle is also an "aspiring" author who LOVES to write (translation: loves to write, but because she's too darn chicken to submit her works to publishers, she's never been published, therefore... "aspiring"...).

Hubert Ivans
Manhattan Beach, CA
Member since 2007
Honorable Mention

Berverly Hills Marathon, A Haiku
Frozen in hot speed.
Sweat pours, reach for Pinot Noir.
Tumble from treadmill.

Hubert Ivans loves to write and hopes to one day be published. When he isn't at his keyboard you can find him on his surf board, or running on the beach with his dog, Beau.