The 7th Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers
The editors of Nimrod International Journal are delighted to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the 7th Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers.
FICTION PRIZE
Zen Ren, “Content Violation”
POETRY PRIZE
Johanna Magin, “Thin Places” and other poems
FICTION HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Mackenzie Majewski, “Temperance”
POETRY HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jessica Chretien, “Interview, Round Two”
Kyo Lee: “Parallel” and other poems
Tiffany Mi: “Counterintelligence”
Zen Ren: “Ampersand”
Grace Yu: “Korean Teacher”
We extend congratulations to these remarkable writers and thanks to everyone who submitted to the contest.
The 6th Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers (2023)
FICTION PRIZE
Laura Schmitt, “Runaway Nation”
POETRY PRIZE
Sam Robison, “Dog and Coyote” and other poems
POETRY HONORABLE MENTIONS
Will Dennis, “Pater Familias” and other poems
Polley Poer, “My Dad Just Saved Your Life Tonight” and other poems
Elizabeth Ann Robertson, “Remedy” and other poems
The 5th Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers (2022)
FICTION PRIZE
Lisa Wartenberg, “What Is Ours”
POETRY PRIZE
Erin Evans, “Bird Song” and other poems
POETRY HONORABLE MENTIONS
Crystal Cox, “2062”
Cady Favazzo, “the seam ripper holds with those who favor fire”
N. Y. Ling, “Epiphanies on Cross River Gorillas”
Jayden McClam, “what I meant when I said I forgot I’m a lesbian”
Matthew Olive, “Abandoned Baths (Amyl Nitrite)”
Amy Wang, “swallow-boned” and other poems
The 4th Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers (2021)
POETRY PRIZE:
Suzie Eckl, VA, “Gussie Remembers Winter in Circle City” and other poems
POETY HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Trevor Moffa, PA, “Fried Dough” and other poems
Kira Trainor, CT, “Stones to Fill the Cradle” and other poems
POETRY FINALISTS:
Yasmine Ameli, MA, “The Iranian Amrikayi Packs Souvenirs” and other poems
Darius Simpson, CA, “Word Problems” and other poems
Angela Sucich, WA, “Start at the Beginning” and other poems
POETRY SEMI-FINALISTS:
Logan Anthony, IN, “these left bodies”
Alecia Beymer, MI, “This Distance” and other poems
Jessica Chretien, NH, “I Drag the Egg of Myself” and other poems
Court N. Fund, ID, “Red Tide, Inland California” and other poems
Elaine Hill, NC, “Biscuits and Grief” and other poems
Hyunbin Kristen Joo, Korea, “Reunion” and other poems
Stephanie Maniaci, OH, “Palimpsest” and other poems
Phoebe Michel, MT, “universe” and other poems
Emma Palmer, OK, “Pentina for Aurora” and other poems
Jaidyanna Podsobinski, OR, “Myths of Flowers” and other poems
Will Simescu, CO, “Omens” and other poems
Bernardo Wade, IN, “Surely, I’m preoccupied with death” and other poems
Julia Zhou, VA, “City Sketches” and other poems
FICTION PRIZE:
Sruthi Narayanan, MN, “A Meal For Violets”
FICTION HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Jemimah Wei, NY, “Bleach”
FICTION SEMI-FINALISTS:
Kristyn Childres, IN, “The Northeast Kingdom”
Ashley Wilson Fellers, VA, “The Housekeeper”
Marco Patitucci, CA, “What’s Left for Ravens”
Caroline Rothrock, CA, “A Lonely Death”
The 2nd Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers (2018)
POETRY PRIZE:
Susan Friberg, CO, “Safe Passage” and other poems
POETRY FINALISTS:
Reyna Clancy, MA, “Miss July ’85”
Christopher Costabile, FL, “Old Smoke”
Danielle Gosselin, OR, “protector pulse”
Caleb Nolen, VA, “Yellow Jacket” and other poems
Lauren Saxon, OH, “Tomorrow” and other poems
Katherine Stingley, TX, “A Daughter Goes to Work”
POETRY SEMI FINALISTS:
Craig Chen, CA, “Infidelity” and other poems
Clare Chu, CA, “The Broom” and other poems
Alexa Garvoille, VA, “Domestic Animal”
Saul Hernandez, TX, “13 Reasons Why My Mexican Father Fears Water” and other poems
Amy Luznicky, OK, “Hecate on Lamictal” and other poems
ZDR Mackin, Tokyo, “L’avventura by Antonioni” and other poems
Joshua Plack, OR, “Koo Dae-Sung” and other poems
Maya Williams, ME, “Just Words” and other poems
Rhosalyn Williams, NH, “More Sun” and other poems
FICTION PRIZE:
Skye Anicca, NY, “Places I’ve Never Been”
FICTION FINALISTS:
Desiree Evans, TX, “Whirligig”
Dasom Yang, Dublin, “Enemy Green”
FICTION SEMI FINALISTS:
Jennifer Dickinson, CA, excerpt from Doll’s Eyes
Robyn Groth, IA, “Pentimento City”
Grace Newman, NY, “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”
Suzanne Roberts, CA, The Vanishing Twin”
Ann Russell, MA, “The Continuous Past”
Gregory Sides, Quebec, “The Royal Flocks”
Jake Zucker, IN, “Brains”
