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About annchehak

Ann Chehak is the author of two mysteries that weave together her love of nature and penchant for wandering the trails and streams of California. Growing up, traveling offered inviting and scenic backdrops for her stories. Ann's professional writing career included drafting information technology (IT) fiscal manuals and managing IT projects. Now retired, Ann Chehak is working on her third book, a mystery involving a yacht that transports grandmasters to a chess tournament displaying a famous chess set with jewels stolen in an 1898 exhibition game--coming soon.

May’s extra week

This week seems like we have an extra week in the month of May. So used to having Memorial Day weekend followed closely by June 1, that it’s been a treat this year to relax before jumping into June. Great time to catch up on stuff I’ve been putting off.

Spring is in the air

Springtime blossoms, gorgeous flowers, newly-planted gardens, blue skies, and warm weather are great. This is one of my favorite times of the year, but with allergies and a virus, I’m enjoying the beauty from my window.

Kudos!

I’ll give myself an amazing pat on the back. I’ve reached semi finalist status on a contest submission of a few pages of a manuscript. Thanks to all the suggestions and edits and on-line classes and writer’s group that has helped me along.

Writing Contests

Flash Fiction Contest rules are a click away!

Elevator Fiction Contest

Writing contests help keep a writer focused because there’s a deadline.

Click here to enter the Elevator Fiction Contest. 250 words are due May 15.

Lazy Days

Where are all those lazy days of retirement? You know, where you get up in the morning with nowhere to go and nothing to do?