John Simmons Short Fiction Award

The Iowa Short Fiction Award has been conducted annually by the Iowa Writers' Workshop since 1969. In 1988 the University of Iowa Press instituted the John Simmons Short Fiction Award--named after the first director of the Press--to complement the ongoing award series; this competition is also conducted by the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Serious critical consideration is guaranteed by such judges as Alison Lurie, Raymond Carver, Marilynne Robinson, James Salter, Joy Williams, and Ethan Canin.

Chetkovich, Kathryn. Friendly Fire.

Harleman, Ann. Happiness.

Harris, Elizabeth. The Ant Generator.

Lenzo, Lisa. Within the Lighted City.

Mates, Susan Onthank. The Good Doctor.

McNett, Molly. One Dog Happy.

Nissen, Thisbe. Out of the Girls' Room and into the Night.

Pritchett, Michael. The Venus Tree.

Shomer, Enid. Imaginary Men.

Wilson, Miles. Line of Fall.

Wyatt, Charles. Listening To Mozart.

Zancanella, Don. Western Electric.