2025 Writing Contest Winners

“Resilience”

Our Writing Contest is complete for this year, and we thank everyone who submitted their work. We had many wonderful entries and would like to congratulate our winners.

Poetry

Short Fiction

  • First Place: R.H. Miller, “Life for Life
  • Runner-up: Lynn Watson, “To America with Love”

Flash Fiction

  • First Place: Alicia Peterson, When You’re Ready
  • Runner-up: Maggie Geidner, “Five Ways to Boost Resilience”

Creative Nonfiction

  • First Place: Louise Beyea, “Connections”
  • Runner-up: Cary Griffith, “Bowl of Ashes”