Even MORE exciting news!

Some of you might remember, a few months ago I wrote about a great opportunity for writers of faith. Cardus, a Canadian think-tank, organized the Ross and Davis Mitchell Prize for Faith and Writing, a contest for Canadian writers who write about the subject of faith. With $25000 and publication on the line, it seemed like a chance too big to let pass. So, in addition to encouraging our readers to apply, I sent in a short story myself.

And now, I’m happy to announce that I’ve been shortlisted for the prize! I am one of five short story authors who will be published (along with five poets) in an anthology next year. We will also be meeting in Toronto for a gala on October 30th where we will find out who walks away with the $10000 first prize or $2500 second prize (per category). We will also get to hear from Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate, George Elliott Clarke, and the former president of PEN Canada and President and Vice-Principal of St. Michael’s College, Randy Boyagoda. It should be quite the night!

This is an incredible honour and I’m overwhelmed that my story about a plucky little robot was chosen by the judges. God has brought such a deluge of new and exciting blessings that I am constantly in awe of the breadth of his imagination. Though we were still incredibly blessed before we got Rome and the new job and this prize shortlist, this season has just been exceptional.

If anyone is interested in more information on the award, the other shortlist nominees, please check out this site. You can also read all of our stories/poems there, which I’m currently in the middle of doing.

Thanks for all the support I’ve received from my friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones. I will update you all with the results as soon as I get back from Toronto on October 31st. Wish me luck!

Blessings