Writers Esther Okossi, author of "Mama," and Lauren Schultz, author of "The Last Consort: Escape," are winners of the 2024 Chapter One Writing Competition fiction category. During this interview, they discuss their award-winning submissions, what inspired them, and their next steps. Later in the video, the writers are joined by Valeria Wade, author of "Leaving Jacksonville," and Cathy Jean-Francois, author of "The Box." Both are honorable mention writers in the competition. Towards the end of the video, hear Village Care Publishing CEO Ardain Isma@ardainisma6862 announce the four writers from the competition who will advance to the next round of consideration for a traditional publishing opportunity. Topics mentioned: #books #mentalhealth #fiction #bookpublishing