Elena, Mel, and Cerid review and discuss three of their nominees for the 2024 Pushcart Prize. Part 1 of this podcast includes readings of “Parteada por el Fuego/Twice Born” by E.N. Diaz, “December Rain” by Subarna Mohanty, and “Heavy” by Shaun Anthony McMichael. You’ll also hear reflections from each author on their piece, their craft, and what drives their creative process. Congrats to each of these three nominees!
Featured Authors:
E. N. Díaz (México, 1995) es poeta y cuentista. Sus escritos han aparecido en las revistas BULL Magazine, Letralia Tierra de Letras, Babab, The Café Irreal, Clarkesworld Magazine, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, y en el blog Jóvenes en la Revista de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
E. N. Díaz (México, 1995) is a bilingual poet and short story writer. Their writings have appeared in Clarkesworld Magazine, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, BULL Magazine and Jóvenes en la Revista by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Nominated Poetry: Parteada por el Fuego / Twice Born by E. N. Díaz on The Metaworker website
Subarna Mohanty writes poetry and short stories that explore the intricacies of human relationships. An avid reader and movie enthusiast, she prefers fiction to reality and draws inspiration from the stories that surround her. Her work has been featured in Sparks Magazine and Alipore Poetry Post, among others. Through her writing, she aims to inspire readers to see the world from fresh perspectives, fostering empathy and a deeper connection to the human experience.
Nominated Short Story: December Rain on The Metaworker website
Since 2007, Shaun Anthony McMichael has taught writing to students from around the world, in classrooms, juvenile detention halls, mental health treatment centers, and homeless youth drop-ins throughout the Seattle area. He is the editor of The Shadow Beside Me (2020) and The Story of My Heart (2021), anthologies of poetry by youth affected by trauma, mental illness, and instability. Over 85 of his works have been published, including the forthcoming short story collection The Wild Familiar (Fall, 2024; CJ Press). Keep up with him at shaunanthonymcmichael.com.
Nominated Poetry: Heavy on The Metaworker website
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