The Pushcart Prize is an annual award handed out to short stories, essays and poetry originating from small presses. We here at Midwestern Gothic are so fortunate to read and publish such amazing works from folks all over the country, and while it’s hard to pick only a few to nominate, there were some that stood out as pure excellence.

So, join us in congratulating the following contributors who were nominated:

Kate Graham – “The Godmother” – Issue 12 (Winter 2014)
Chloe Krug Benjamin – “Sparks” – Issue 13 (Spring 2014)
John Counts – “The Skull House” – Issue 14 (Summer 2014)
Amorak Huey – “The Letter X Chooses His Own Adventures” – Issue 14 (Summer 2014)
Michael Czyzniejewski – “The Ventriloquist Tries Her Hand at Fluffing” – Issue 15 (Fall 2014)
Sarah Schantz – “Sister” – Issue 15 (Fall 2014)

Take a closer look at the issues these contributors appear in.

Find more information on the Pushcart Prize.