June 20, 2026
Congratulations to Stinne Storm whose book, ocean psalm, was selected for Gold Wake Press publication. The book is experimental but lush and beautiful in its language and it reminds us to listen to the rhythms of the earth. Soon, we should have a cover to show you and the book is due for release in spring 2027.
Here are the finalists:
CJ Maruyama’s I, as in We;
Zelda Knapp’s Every Place We Land is Home;
Samantha Kennedy’s Under the Porchlight;
Nicholas Regiacorte’s Cyclorama; and
Brandon Lamson’s Fathom Three.
It was a pleasure to read such a robust set of entries and the talent level is very high. Thanks to all who submitted.
