Newcastle Short Story Award 2021

<p>When Lorna was fourteen the driver of a white station wagon drifted off to sleep and sailed in a dream along a dimly lit road through the front of her parents' red hatchback and into their seated bodies. ~ Lucy Nelson winner 2021 Newcastle Short Story Award </p><p>The winning stories are noticeably different in style and theme but display flair confidence and a genuine proficiency in the tricky business of short story writing. The diversity exhibited in this year's anthology pleases us enormously. It's a glimpse into the established and emerging talents of Australia's wonderful short story scene.</p><p><br></p>