Nolen wins short story writing contest
Cozy & Content celebrates grand opening
After two months of successful business, Cozy and Content observed their official grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 1.
The book and vinyl boutique welcomed the public for a day of fall fun and refreshments and announced the winner of the short story writing contest. Excerpts from the top three submissions were read aloud, and the audience casted their votes to declare the winner. Owner Jennifer Kelley hosted the writing contest to showcase local talent and get people involved in the grand opening. Writers of all ages were called to submit stories of any genre, the only caveat being each story needed to include a bookstore opening in town.
“Everyone did an excellent job,” said Kelley. “We received so many wonderful entries and had such a fun time reading through them.”
After hearing the three submissions, the audience voted Sam Nolen’s story “The Black Attic” as the winner. “Hidden Books” by Lydia Kennedy and “Ghost” by Alora Hickman were runners-up. Nolen took home a $50 store gift card and will receive professionally bound copies of her story. Kennedy and Hickman each won a $25 store gift card. Everyone who submitted a story to the contest will receive 10% off their next purchase.
“We want to thank everyone who submitted a story to the contest and those that came out to participate in our grand opening,” said Kelley. “We had a great day.”
October events
Cozy and Content’s theme for October fully embraces the Halloween season, featuring horror novels and heavy metal vinyls. This month’s book club will read and discuss “The Final Girl Support Group” by Grady Hendrix on Friday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. Kelley is also collaborating with Pauletta Clark of Lost in Time Entertainment to host a murder mystery night on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. Tickets are now available at cozyandcontentnc.com.
Cozy and Content is located at 33 Edgewood Ave. in Franklin. Stay up to date with events and monthly themes by liking Cozy and Content on Facebook.
