Violet's writings

A COLLECTION OF 31 SHORT STORIES

by Violet Cawthorn

Presenting a list of true short stories Violet May Cawthorn wrote over the years about her life experiences. Some of the stories were written in earlier times and likely refined after she attended classes on Creative Writing after her retirement. Her writing continued to entertain and record events of more recent times. The 31 stories listed below are in the same order as the stories in her book "A collection of Short Stories". Thanks to some family members that took the time, effort and expense to gather these writings and publish the book of stories in 1989, so Violet could share them with her family and friends. I am sure she would be thrilled to no end to have her works published on the Internet. The purpose of this page is to keep and distribute this material to all that are interested. I hope you take the time to read these interesting stories of family, friends, and the life as Violet witnessed it throughout her life.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Violet Cawthorn ‘nee Cross’ was born in Verdun, Quebec and moved west with her parents two years later. She received her education in Calgary, later married and lived on a farm in the Springbank district. Violet became the mother of seven children. One, Edwin a son died in his fifth year and in 1944 she was widowed. While raising her children she was active in the church choir, served on the West Calgary Home and School committee in the capacity of President and did public speaking when invited to do so. She also worked for the Board of Education for a number of years as housekeeper, and found time to sew for her family and neighbors. Violet finally retired and turned her attention to writing; and has an article on local history published in The Century Calgary publication, and various other works have appeared in the Edmonton Journal, Jabberwocky and the Seniors’ Report. As no one is an Island to themselves. Violet realizes she could never have become a writer without the help she has received from her family. “From that very first day, back in September 1975 when Wilda dropped me off at Kerby Centre to register for the adult Creative Writing course, sponsored by the Calgary Board of Education, my family have encouraged me to keep on writing. I am grateful to Joe and Les for the loan of their electric typewriter, to Rhoda who has helped with the typing when the load was heavy. To sons, John, Ben and Roy who have helped in various ways by suggesting an idea for a story and at times have patiently listened while I read a first or second draft to them of a story in progress. Last, but not least credit is due to the talented instructors who have patiently taught me the elements of good writing during the past 14 years.”