The 2006 InnermoonLit Award for Best Short-Short Story
First prize: "The Last American in Baghdad" by Jerry Kalman
Mr. Kalman's story is a wry, behind-the-scenes glimpse into a sleazy television reporter's last day.
Mr. Kalman's story is a wry, behind-the-scenes glimpse into a sleazy television reporter's last day.
Jerry Kalman has written and published more than 20 short stories. In
2003, Kalman shifted from non-fiction to fiction and since then has
written four novels set in the American Southwest in the period from
1895 to 1905: Trail Dust (142,000 words), Catch and Release
(81,000 words), The Land That Lies Hidden (209,000 words), and
Water Rights (221,000 words).
He also co-authored Internet Commerce Metrics and Models…
published by Prentice Hall PTR in 2001. He edited The
Entrepreneur’s Handbook for Raising Capital and wrote the lead
article, “The Entrepreneur’s Gestalt: Ten Tips for the Fund Raiser.”
The handbook was published in 2000 by Mentus, a San Diego
marketing firm. A third non-fiction effort: Way of the Concierge: A
Customer Service Guide is with publishers for consideration. In
addition to these three trade/business books, he produced and
placed hundreds of magazine/newspaper articles as a public
relations professional and free-lance writer.
Kalman lives in North San Diego County, the setting for his novels.
He is a journalism graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-
Urbana.
2003, Kalman shifted from non-fiction to fiction and since then has
written four novels set in the American Southwest in the period from
1895 to 1905: Trail Dust (142,000 words), Catch and Release
(81,000 words), The Land That Lies Hidden (209,000 words), and
Water Rights (221,000 words).
He also co-authored Internet Commerce Metrics and Models…
published by Prentice Hall PTR in 2001. He edited The
Entrepreneur’s Handbook for Raising Capital and wrote the lead
article, “The Entrepreneur’s Gestalt: Ten Tips for the Fund Raiser.”
The handbook was published in 2000 by Mentus, a San Diego
marketing firm. A third non-fiction effort: Way of the Concierge: A
Customer Service Guide is with publishers for consideration. In
addition to these three trade/business books, he produced and
placed hundreds of magazine/newspaper articles as a public
relations professional and free-lance writer.
Kalman lives in North San Diego County, the setting for his novels.
He is a journalism graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-
Urbana.
Jerry Kalman
Marcia is a teacher, wife and mother by day and a writer by night. Her writing credits include a story in the
newly released anthology Aleatory's Junction, a second story and two poems accepted in two anthologies, a
story in the November issue of Poetica Magazine and an article accepted by Highlights Magazine. In
addition, she is the bi-monthly Science columnist for Cecil Child Magazine. Additional information about her
can be found on her website: www.freewebs.com/marciab
newly released anthology Aleatory's Junction, a second story and two poems accepted in two anthologies, a
story in the November issue of Poetica Magazine and an article accepted by Highlights Magazine. In
addition, she is the bi-monthly Science columnist for Cecil Child Magazine. Additional information about her
can be found on her website: www.freewebs.com/marciab
Third prize: "Luck Rode My Shoulder" by Carol Carpenter
The kind of ATM snafu we'd all appreciate leads to a life of crime in this snappily-written noir piece.
The kind of ATM snafu we'd all appreciate leads to a life of crime in this snappily-written noir piece.
Carol Carpenter‘s stories and poems have appeared or are
forthcoming in Connecticut Review, Margie, Stickman Review, Snow
Monkey, America, The Pedestal Magazine, Cape Rock, Sulphur
River Literary Review, Karamu and various anthologies. Recently, her
short-short story, “Disappearing Act,” appeared in the October-
November issue of the Bound Off short story podcast.
Carol has received various awards for her writing, including the Richard
Eberhart Prize for Poetry and the Judith Siegel Pearson Award for
Poetry. Formerly a college writing instructor, journalist and trainer,
she now writes full time at her home in Livonia, MI.
forthcoming in Connecticut Review, Margie, Stickman Review, Snow
Monkey, America, The Pedestal Magazine, Cape Rock, Sulphur
River Literary Review, Karamu and various anthologies. Recently, her
short-short story, “Disappearing Act,” appeared in the October-
November issue of the Bound Off short story podcast.
Carol has received various awards for her writing, including the Richard
Eberhart Prize for Poetry and the Judith Siegel Pearson Award for
Poetry. Formerly a college writing instructor, journalist and trainer,
she now writes full time at her home in Livonia, MI.
The 2006 InnermoonLit Award for Best First Chapter of a Novel
First prize: "The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up" by Jacob M. Appel
Mr. Appel's submission features a child- and baseball-hating curmudgeon who finds himself attending a
game with his young nephew, where he comes face to face with PATRIOT Act-era mob mentality. Appel has
the makings of a fine novel here, filled with insight and wit, expertly crafted prose, and a storyline bursting with
promise.
Mr. Appel's submission features a child- and baseball-hating curmudgeon who finds himself attending a
game with his young nephew, where he comes face to face with PATRIOT Act-era mob mentality. Appel has
the makings of a fine novel here, filled with insight and wit, expertly crafted prose, and a storyline bursting with
promise.
Jacob M. Appel
Second prize: "Crystal" by Linda Oatman High
Ms. High's entry is a bittersweet look at a 9/11 widow who forces herself to attend the 2003 New Year's Eve
festivities in Times Square. "Crystal" is driven by a fresh, authentic protagonist and by Ms. High's
compelling writing, which contains well-placed and unexpected dabs of humor.
Ms. High's entry is a bittersweet look at a 9/11 widow who forces herself to attend the 2003 New Year's Eve
festivities in Times Square. "Crystal" is driven by a fresh, authentic protagonist and by Ms. High's
compelling writing, which contains well-placed and unexpected dabs of humor.
Third prize: "Casimir's Mazurka" by Angela Williams
Ms. Williams's entry features a young woman studying violin who funds her college education by performing
as a street musician. This elegantly-written excerpt takes an intriguing turn when the protagonist is
confronted by a mysterious fan.
Ms. Williams's entry features a young woman studying violin who funds her college education by performing
as a street musician. This elegantly-written excerpt takes an intriguing turn when the protagonist is
confronted by a mysterious fan.
Angela Williams
The 2006 InnermoonLit Award for Young Fiction Writers
First prize: "The Redemptive Powers of Turkey and Mashed Potatoes"
by Laura Cox
Ms. Cox's story is about a young woman's Thanksgiving homecoming. The writing is polished, the irony is
dead on, the pauses and noises are right on cue.
by Laura Cox
Ms. Cox's story is about a young woman's Thanksgiving homecoming. The writing is polished, the irony is
dead on, the pauses and noises are right on cue.
Laura Cox loves reading (especially the classics--Jane Eyre is her current favorite), writing, and pretty much
everything that includes ink and paper. She is fourteen years old and has wanted to be a published writer
since she was eight. Laura lives in Los Angeles and also enjoys movies and television and plays soccer.
everything that includes ink and paper. She is fourteen years old and has wanted to be a published writer
since she was eight. Laura lives in Los Angeles and also enjoys movies and television and plays soccer.
Second prize: "Shoes" by Edmund Brown
Mr. Brown's story is a heartfelt look at poverty and privilege that conveys a sense of hope and joy about the
power of giving.
Mr. Brown's story is a heartfelt look at poverty and privilege that conveys a sense of hope and joy about the
power of giving.
Linda Oatman High (www.lindaoatmanhigh.com) is an author/poet/journalist/songwriter who teaches writing
workshops. She'll be teaching in Tuscany on July 8-15 and will also serve on the faculty of Writing by the
Seaside (www.writingbytheseaside.com) in Ocean Grove, NJ, on August 21-23. She may be emailed for
more information on these or any other workshops at lohigh@frontiernet.net.
workshops. She'll be teaching in Tuscany on July 8-15 and will also serve on the faculty of Writing by the
Seaside (www.writingbytheseaside.com) in Ocean Grove, NJ, on August 21-23. She may be emailed for
more information on these or any other workshops at lohigh@frontiernet.net.
Angela Williams was born in Shropshire, England. She
worked in publishing with Robert Maxwell before going to
Exeter University and getting a degree in English literature.
After that, Angela trained to be a teacher and obtained an MA
in education from the Open University. She is now a head
teacher of a primary school in Colchester.
Angela's husband is a doctor, and they have two adult
children. With the close collaboration of her husband, Angela
has written a dozen unpublished novels covering most genres
from humor to historical fiction, and she is currently
concentrating on crime fiction.
worked in publishing with Robert Maxwell before going to
Exeter University and getting a degree in English literature.
After that, Angela trained to be a teacher and obtained an MA
in education from the Open University. She is now a head
teacher of a primary school in Colchester.
Angela's husband is a doctor, and they have two adult
children. With the close collaboration of her husband, Angela
has written a dozen unpublished novels covering most genres
from humor to historical fiction, and she is currently
concentrating on crime fiction.
Edmund Brown is a fourteen-year-old military dependent who was born in England and has lived in many
other locations, including Virginia, where he now resides. He has always enjoyed writing and won a speech
writing contest in fourth grade. He currently has a fantasy novel underway. In his spare time, Edmund plays
tennis and soccer and enjoys music and reading. He hopes to continue creative writing in college.
other locations, including Virginia, where he now resides. He has always enjoyed writing and won a speech
writing contest in fourth grade. He currently has a fantasy novel underway. In his spare time, Edmund plays
tennis and soccer and enjoys music and reading. He hopes to continue creative writing in college.
Second prize: "The Flight" by Marcia Berneger
A story about a woman's fear of flying with a delightful O. Henry twist at the end.
A story about a woman's fear of flying with a delightful O. Henry twist at the end.
Carol Carpenter
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:: 2006 Contest Winners ::
Jacob M. Appel has published short fiction in more than fifty leading literary
journals including Agni, Beloit Fiction Journal, Colorado Review, Florida
Review, Green Mountains Review, Gulf Stream, Louisiana Literature,
Nebraska Review, North Dakota Quarterly, Raritan, Seattle Review, South
Dakota Review, Southern Humanities Review, Southwest Review,
StoryQuarterly and West Branch. He is a previous winner of the Boston
Review Short Fiction Competition, the William Faulkner-William Wisdom
Award for the Short Story, the Dana Award, the Arts & Letters Prize for
Fiction, the North American Review’s Kurt Vonnegut Prize, and a
Sherwood Anderson Foundation Writers Grant. His story about two census
takers, “Counting,” was short-listed for the O. Henry Award in 2001.
Another story, “Fallout,” received “special mention” for the 2006 Pushcart
Prize.
journals including Agni, Beloit Fiction Journal, Colorado Review, Florida
Review, Green Mountains Review, Gulf Stream, Louisiana Literature,
Nebraska Review, North Dakota Quarterly, Raritan, Seattle Review, South
Dakota Review, Southern Humanities Review, Southwest Review,
StoryQuarterly and West Branch. He is a previous winner of the Boston
Review Short Fiction Competition, the William Faulkner-William Wisdom
Award for the Short Story, the Dana Award, the Arts & Letters Prize for
Fiction, the North American Review’s Kurt Vonnegut Prize, and a
Sherwood Anderson Foundation Writers Grant. His story about two census
takers, “Counting,” was short-listed for the O. Henry Award in 2001.
Another story, “Fallout,” received “special mention” for the 2006 Pushcart
Prize.
Excellence in Teaching in 2003. He formerly held academic appointments at Pace University, Hunter
College, William Paterson University, Manhattan College, Columbia University and New York University.
Jacob holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Brown, an M.A. and an M.Phil. from Columbia, an M.F.A. in creative
writing from N.Y.U, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He also publishes in the field of bioethics and
contributes regularly to such publications as the Journal of Clinical Ethics, the Journal of Law, Medicine &
Ethics, the Hastings Center Report and the Bulletin of the History of Medicine.
College, William Paterson University, Manhattan College, Columbia University and New York University.
Jacob holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Brown, an M.A. and an M.Phil. from Columbia, an M.F.A. in creative
writing from N.Y.U, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He also publishes in the field of bioethics and
contributes regularly to such publications as the Journal of Clinical Ethics, the Journal of Law, Medicine &
Ethics, the Hastings Center Report and the Bulletin of the History of Medicine.