Our 2021 J. F. Powers Prize Finalists
Dappled Things is pleased to announce the finalists of this year's J. F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction. From well over 400 submissions, our dedicated editors have selected 26 pieces, which was no easy task considering the beauty and depth packed into the work submitted. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who entrusted us with their best writing. Thank you!
Congratulations to this year’s finalists who move on to the next round to compete for the top prize of $500 to the winner, $250 to the runner up, and a number of honorable mentions that will appear in publication at the editors' discretion. Those under consideration are, in no particular order:
Circling by Laurinda Lind
Blueprint by Nerissa Nields
The Iris by Mark Anthony Signorelli
Decision by Nnadozie Onyekuru
The Rubber Bell by Haolun Xu
Run with Honor by Amy Cattapan
A Wretched Exaltation by Carol Ingberman
In Silence by Breanna English
Kara’s Dream House by Linda McMullen
Jackalope by Jeff Baker
Like the Weeds by Timea Balogh
Praying for Warmer Weather by Trevor von Boeck
Pigeon Beegan by Ellie Anderson
Manna from the Border by Uche Ozo
Father of Lies by Lance Nixon
Scotus by James Roderick Burns
The Things that Remain by J W Goossen
Exchanging Bottles by Rizwati Lazarus
Miracle by Chukwuebuka Ibeh
Buckets and Begonia by James Toner
St. Esteban by Elizabeth King
Spinning Madly in Dusty Slippers by Rebecca Moon Ruark
Ordinary Time by Hunter Whitworth
Are you Dreaming, Billie? by Piper Gourley
Epiphany by Kate Abbot
Snow by Dena Hunt
