The Florida Writers Association, Inc., (FWA) has announced that my short story, Christmas Renewal, won a Silver Royal Palm Literary Award (RPLA) in the Published Short Story category. This annual competition, which received 577 submissions, was RPLA’s twentieth.
Follow the links below to read or listen to Christmas Renewal for free.
“Even in these difficult times, writers are writing—and marvelously,” said Chris Coward, RPLA chairperson. “And the RPLA team rose to the challenge.”
In all, the competition covered 27 adult genres and 5 Youth genres, with published and unpublished entries considered separately.
The Florida Writers Association, 1,600 members strong and growing, is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization that supports the state’s established and emerging writers. Membership is open to the public.
The Royal Palm Literary Awards competition is a service of the Florida Writers Association established to recognize excellence in its members’ published and unpublished works while providing objective and constructive written assessments for all entrants.
For additional information, visit the FWA website at floridawriters.org, where you’ll also find more about RPLA and the complete list of 2021 winners.
In case you missed it, follow the links below to read, listen to, or download Christmas Renewal for free .
Dianna says:
Congratulations! So well deserved! I love this story!
Donald Jay says:
Thank you! Thank you for leaving a comment.
Marsha Jones says:
This is a beautifully written story and a joy to read. Love the ending!!
Donald Jay says:
Thank you!