5 writers make the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize shortlist
Writers Kate Gunn, Miriam Ho Nga Wai, Zilla Jones, Kailash Srinivasan and Carley Thorne have made the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize shortlist.
His work has appeared in publications such as Identity Theory, Midway Journal, Snarl, Hunger, XRAY, Coachella Review, Selkie, Oyster River Pages, Sidereal and Lunch Ticket.Or love them by default?- Kailash Srinivasan Why he wrote The Baby:"I came across a survey that asked its female readers if they would choose to have children again if given a choice."I have been a fan of the CBC Short Story Prize for a long time, having followed many of the shortlisted writers and winners and their incredible journeys.She is a Jack Whyte Storyteller's Award winner and her writing has been shortlisted for the 2023 Federation of BC Writers Contest — Short Fiction.I love characters who are freaks and unhinged weirdos.- Carley Thorne Why she wrote Permission to Pause:"I always find myself intrigued by people and how strange we are.