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WINNERS OF THE 5^TH MARY SHELLEY AWARD

Screening judge Roderick Clark and final judge Ray Vukcevich found great pleasure in
reading the wonderful submissions to this competition. Ray comments on the winners below.

GRAND PRIZE

“JINN”

By Jessica Hutter

Judge Ray Vukcevich comments:

“It was a difficult choice, but in the end this was the story I had the best time reading.”

RUNNERUPS (in random order)

“ROMANCING THE GNOME”

By C. Stuart-Powles

Judge Ray Vukcevich comments:

“Camilla is a great Character, and so is Maggie. The other two members of the “Four Queens” are fun too.

“UNDER THE HOOD”

By Eric E. Wallace

Judge Ray Vukcevich comments:

“There is a nice sense of mystery and menace in this story.”

“THE SIRENS OF LA JOLLA”

By Fred McGavran

Judge Ray Vukcevich comments:

“I liked the writing and the imagery in this one.”

“A JUMP DRUDGER IN ROSE HAVEN”

By Anna Sykora

Judge Ray Vukcevich comments:

“…a hopeful story about how people just keep keeping on even in the middle of awful circumstances.

“JACOB AND THE OWL”

By Shawn Frazier

Judge Ray Vukcevich comments:

“This is a fascinating story. I think it would make a wonderful part of a coming of age novel with real ghosts.”

Those who would like to learn more about our talented and insightful judge can find out more about her at www.kijjohnson.com.

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