Beechy Student Will Have Short Story Published in Windscript

Congratulations to Grade 11 Beechy School student, Justine Horn, whose story will be published in the upcoming edition of Windscript magazine.

Windscript is an annual publication of the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. It has been publishing the best of original writing from Saskatchewan high school students since 1983. Through Windscript, the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild supports fresh, original work by student writers. Each year, the magazine publishes stories and poems written by Saskatchewan high school students.

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Justine described her work, “The House Across the Coulee,” “as a haunting short story inspired by the Saskatchewan landscape.” Justine introduces Bethany Rivers, “an energetic and imaginative girl whose summer adventures guide her to a long- abandoned farmhouse. What begins as a ghost story quickly turns into something far more human when she discovers Walter, a quiet boy hiding from a cruel past. As their bond strengthens under the prairie sun, the landscape turns into a haven for friendship, healing, and shocking revelation.”

Justine’s story received an honourable mention for the Jerrett Enns Award for Prose, which the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild provides to recognize excellence. The Windscript editors stated:  "You have a way of stunningly realizing scene and character, and your thoughtful edits strengthened your piece and demonstrated your strength as a writer even further." 

The magazine with Justine’s story will be released on June 5 and she will also be featured in a 60 second promotional clip reading her piece on the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild Facebook and Instagram pages.

Make sure to check out “The House Across the Coulee” in the upcoming edition of Windscript. Great job Justine!