Work in Progress Archives – The Sopris Sun

Locations: Fiction Published Jun. 29, 2022

Work in Progress - June 30, 2022

"Rad!" Art by Larry Day

A father’s dream fulfilled
By Bryan Whiting
Glenwood Springs

“Your gear is already in your tent. You’ve got 15 minutes to grab your fly rods and get wadered up. We’re going fishing for silvers.”

That’s all it took. With… read more →

Locations: Fiction By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jun. 22, 2022

Work in Progress - June 23, 2022

The King of Panda Peak

By Nancy McAtavey

“Honey, I’m home,” she called from the back door. “What have you been… oh, snap! You’ve got your ski boots on.” She set the shopping bag on the counter and reached for her cell phone. “I have to get a picture… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jun. 15, 2022

Work in Progress - June 16, 2022

Art by Larry Day

Jus’Another Day
By Carolyn Hall

She rolled the cigarette ‘round her lip
As she shot the eight ball in.
Set down her stick and strolled away
Said, “Thanks – men!”

Plopped her ass up on… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jun. 1, 2022

Work in Progress - June 2, 2022

A furry surprise
By Gianna Zambrano
Saint Stephens Catholic School

It all started in a small house in California. Two girls lived in this house, Arya and Maise. They were very excited because today was the day they got to stay home… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published May. 26, 2022

Work in Progress - May 26, 2022

Art by Leonardo Occhipinti

Kwait
By Leonardo Occhipinti

Kwait is a farmer that lives on the outskirts

of the great city with his cat, Singapur.

He dedicates his life to agriculture.

Today he went out early with his pouch

Work in Progress: May 19, 2022

Across the world, people were treated to a full lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 15. Sue Rollyson captured this photo from her home in the Crystal Valley, where the moon appeared over the horizon already glowing orange beneath the earth's shadow.

Bunky Cat
By Sheila Markowitz
Glenwood Springs

“Who’s that?” I asked as I passed by a very large black and white cat looking straight at me from

inside a cage at the Midvalley Animal Shelter. I was there looking for… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published May. 11, 2022

Work in Progress: May 12, 2022

Tom turkeys strut their stuff near guys strutting their stuff near County Road 112 on Cinco de Mayo. Photo by Tommy Sands

The Day of the Troubadours
By Kitty Riley

A band of troubadours came into town
Traveling from far beyond
Their instruments with them all around
And stories to pass on.

The day was hot and… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Apr. 20, 2022

Work in Progress: April 21, 2022

Illustration by Dede Shea

The Sopris Sun introduces the Work in Progress section which serves to highlight the ample creativity among the local community. Submissions are swept with an exceptionally light edit to preserve the creators intended voice and style.

The Story-Teller and his Dog
By Tom Mercer

My…

Work in Progress: Taking a page for fiction

Art by Larry Day

By Sonja LeDuc (nom de plume)

In the beginning — which must be the three liveliest words ever strung together in an opening sentence in the entire history of literature — The Sopris Sun wanted to publish the work of local creative writers. We tried before. As anyone who… read more →