Chris Wright

Our team was captivated by the immense talent displayed by all entrants, but these six stories truly shone in the midst of fierce competition. 📝🏆 Congrats to our shortlisted authors: @MelanieCarval14, Samantha Fern, @kljefford, @LeeorOhayon, Harper Walton, @_ChrisWrites ⭐

We are delighted to announce that the stories in contention for the Michael McLaverty Short Story Award are – in alphabetical order by title: A Certain Slant of Light – @DrRachelGough Ghost Moons – Marie Gethins The Grammar of Hatred – Jasbeer Musthafa Mamalipurath Congratulations to Rachel, Marie, and Jasbeer. Sincere thanks to everyone who submitted a story, and from the hundreds of entries received, our judges, award-winning writer Neil Hegarty and esteemed editor Emma Warnock, would also like to make special mention of the following stories: Gone are the Days – Seán Cunningham From: Adam – @ChrisWrites Lost Property – Julie Gardner No Place Like Home – Shona Doyle-Woods Sacred Heart – Eamonn Duffin The Fabless Lion of Carlisle Circus – Rowan Elliott The Porcelain Jug – @HackettLaura Join us on Tuesday 24 March at 1pm for a great event celebrating the legacy of Michael McLaverty and the short story, at which we will announce the winning story and runners-up. The event is free, but space is limited. Please you’re your free ticket for the event here: linenhall.com/event/michael-… #LinenHall #OpeningMinds #Belfast

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We’re delighted to announce the long list for our Creative Non Fiction competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, the standard was extremely high. The shortlist and results from our judge Tim MacGabhann will be available late September @IrishWritersCtr @PENIreland @writing_ie