Congratulations to Imogene Osborne, winner of the 2024 Novel Excerpt Contest! Osborne’s “Simmer Dim” was chosen by Tania James as the most outstanding excerpt in this year’s contest and has earned a $3,000 prize, along with publication and a consultation with Marin Takikawa, our partnered literary agent. Congratulations also to Stephanie Y. Tam and Christine Henneberg, our second and third place finalists, respectively. Be sure to check back later this year to read these magnificent excerpts!
Winner
“Simmer Dim”by Imogen Osborne
Second Place Finalist
“The Translated City” by Stephanie Y. Tam
Third Place Finalist
“I Trust Her Completely” by Christine Henneberg
Honorable Mention
“BORN OF A MILLION GIRLS” by Inyene Ekanem