2011 1,001 Awesome Words Contest Results
[Roxane Gay / November 1st, 2010 / Check it Out & Shiny & Young Bright Things ]We received entries from 70 writers, many of whom sent in two or three pieces. We read a great many stories, poems and work that truly defied categorization. Our winner is a new-to-us writer but there are also familiar names among our runners up and on the short list. Thank you, very much, to all who entered. Our decisions were difficult, but we fell in love with three stories in particular and even decided to grant a third place prize. Stay tuned for our next contest with a very special guest judge, coming in 2011!
Winner ($650, Publication in PANK 5)
Liana Jahan Imam, Mine Mine Mine
2nd Place ($150, Publication in PANK 5)
Lauren Becker, The Apple Dress
Third Place ($50, Publication in PANK 5)
Lauren Wheeler, Chinese Stores
The Shortlist (Publication in the March 2011 issue of PANK online)
Amber Sparks A Brief Fire to Light the World Clean
Desmond Kon Message in a Pointilist Bottle
Lydia Ship Rooftop Valkyrie
Tania Hershman That Small Small Inch
Kristina Born The Village Called Hurty
Robert Swartwood Crash Test Dummy
Robert Swartwood The Lonely Life of a Tertiary Character
Thanks, guys!
I’m delighted! Congrats all!
Thank you so much, PANK! i couldn’t be happier.
Congrats to Liana and the other Lauren, and to those on the Shortlist!
Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!! Thanks so much, and congrats to everyone!!! I’m treating myself to a breakfast sundae to celebrate.
PANK, I have never been more excited!! Well done, Laurens & shortlist!
Yes, congrats all!
Rad. Thanks, dudes!
Thanks and congrats to all!
Proud to be PANKISH! Cheers all around!