Shortlisted for the Hawthorne Prize:

Kelsey's Crossing has officially been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 "Hawthorne Prize," presented annually by American Writing Awards. I am humbled to have been included in such a small group of novelists. In announcing the shortlisted novels, they said the selected authors' works were "among the most compelling titles in this year's competition. We celebrate your creativity, hard work, and dedication to bringing your story to life." For more information: www.AmericanWritingAwards.com