Co-Ed

Tsunami Caryh-Averlyn was awarded an Honorable Mention in Nonfiction Memoir in the 2022 Prison Writing Contest. Every year, hundreds of imprisoned people from around the country submit poetry, fiction,… More

A Texas Prisoner Remembers

Steven Perez was awarded the Fielding Dawson Prize in Nonfiction Memoir in the 2022 Prison Writing Contest. Every year, hundreds of imprisoned people from around the country submit poetry, fiction,… More

The Hard Part

Geneva Phillips was awarded 3rd Place in Nonfiction Memoir in the 2022 Prison Writing Contest. Every year, hundreds of imprisoned people from around the country submit poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and… More

Convict Chronicles: Cooking

Leo Cardez was awarded 2nd Place in Nonfiction Memoir in the 2022 Prison Writing Contest. Every year, hundreds of imprisoned people from around the country submit poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and… More

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Pet Cemetery

“But amazingly, each one lies there with what was once its head resting on its paws—just like any ordinary dog would do—and in spite of their ghastly appearance, even… More

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Person on the Porch

“It isn't until the ambulance that I realize that I have no idea what I am doing with my own self. That I am in over my head. What… More

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Burn Baby, Burn

“I doubt I'll ever smell the blaze of a house fire again. Brick doesn't burn and ash away the same as a quilted blanket.” More

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The Anti-Social Social Club

“My writing career began in Green Haven CF, in 2014. My schemes eclipsed my skills. Naturally, I struggled. Editor’s ignored me. But I refused to give up. I kept writing.” More