{"product_id":"cai-emmons-short-fiction-contest-anthology-vol-1-paperback","title":"Cai Emmons Short Fiction Contest Anthology, Vol 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWordcrafters in Eugene\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrating the life and legacy of Cai Emmons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cai Emmons Short Fiction Contest honors the legacy of Cai Emmons, a celebrated author and teacher who passed away in 2023 from ALS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout her life, Cai championed the power of storytelling to inspire, connect, and transform. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCai's writing captivated readers through imaginative stories that explored deeply human themes and complex characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anthology honors Cai's legacy by recognizing new voices in fiction from Oregon and Washington writers who engage with these themes in fresh and innovative ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis year's anthology presents: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Prize Winner: The Bechtel Protocol by Scott Colley of Oakland, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale Protagonist Award: A White Cat by Elizabeth Danek of Milwaukie, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermath of Loss Award: The Last Apple Tree by Justine Norton-Kertson of Lowell, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermath of Loss Honorable Mention: Gas Station Witch by Laura Grange of Seattle, Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagical Realism Award: The Memory Eater by Angela Ostley of Vancouver, Washington \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagical Realism Honorable Mention: Bonfire of the Insanities by Jill Betterton of Eugene, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Dynamics Award: Fragile by Erin Radniecki of Corvallis, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cai Emmons Short Fiction Contest is presented by Wordcrafters in Eugene, a nonprofit literary arts organization. Learn more about Wordcrafters' creative writing shenanigans at wordcrafters.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt thank you to the generous supporters of the Cai Emmons Short Fiction Contest: The Emmons-Calandrino Family Fund, Oregon Arts Commission, and ChillSubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWordcrafters in Eugene is a literary arts nonprofit that empowers writers and readers by increasing access to community, craft, and inspiration. The organization offers classes, workshops, and community gatherings for adults and youth, including creative writing summer camps, monthly youth workshops, the annual Fiction Fantastic short story contest, and Writers in the Schools residencies for underserved schools in Lane County.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53329465377075,"sku":"9781964193021","price":23.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/egixbYoswo9781964193021.webp?v=1778166067","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/cai-emmons-short-fiction-contest-anthology-vol-1-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}