We’re thrilled to announce that Colin Barrett has chosen “Creeks” by Devon Ross as the grand prize winner for the 2024 Summer Short Story Award for New Writers! Congratulations Devon, and congratulations also to Kimberly Blaeser and Blaire Bailey, whose stories chosen as runners-up. Thank you to all of our wonderful submitters who made this year’s shortlist so competitive. Please check back this spring to read the finalists. Our Winter Short Story Award is open for submissions through February 2nd!
Winner
“Creeks” by Devon Ross
Second Place Finalist
“Leaving Paradise” by Kimberly Blaeser
Third Place Finalist
“Coup de Grâce” by Blaire Baily
Honorable Mention
“Remembering Forget” by Sean Macgillicuddy