Author: madisonellingsworth

A letter that I wrote advocating for a ban of coyote killing contests in Maine has just been published in the Portland Press Herald! I wrote this as part of a letter writing campaign by the volunteers for Maine Friends of Animals, as banning coyote killing contests is one of the organizations’ main focuses for…

Just received my copy of Third Wednesday’s Winter 2025 print issue! This piece contains my short story, “The Smaller Me Inside Of Me Who Could Have Lived Here,” which was initially published this fall on their website. It is a beautifully done publication and I am so pleased that the editors made the piece available…

My short fiction story, “Hello, Happiness,” is now available to read in the newest issue of The First Line! I was struck by the concept behind this publication; every story uses the same first sentence—for the issue containing my story, the line was: “The parking lot was empty.” I found myself immediately inspired by this…

I am so happy to announce that my short fiction story, “Reinventing Logan Roy,” has now been published in FRiGG Magazine for Issue 63: Fall/Winter 2024/25. I am very honored for this story to have found a place in this prestigious publication. My author’s notes are included at the end of this piece, and explain the…

My flash fiction piece, “Fish Film,” has just been published in Issue 5 of The Mersey Review. I wrote this piece while I was abroad this summer, and drafted it again and again in order to make it publication-worthy. I aspire to publication for all of my work, but I especially wanted this piece published,…

My short fiction story, “Pairings,” is now available in ExPat Press. I was inspired to write this after celebrating my mother’s birthday. It uses repetition and metaphor to create a rhythm throughout the story. Publication Journey: I wrote and edited this piece in one morning, overcome with inspiration. I then submitted it to Spellbinder and Fahmidan Journal,…

My short fiction story, “Taking the Steak,” has now been published in Literary Veganism! This is a story I wrote last year. It is meant to be humorous but is written from the heart, reflecting both my political and personal beliefs about animal rights and plant-based eating. The story is more topical than ever, as…

I am happy to announce that my short nonfiction story, “The Count,” has just been awarded Nonfiction Honorable Mention for Joy of the Pen 2024! This is a Maine-based writing competition held by Topsham Public Library, sponsored by several local organizations. This story is about a single day that I worked as a seasonal park…