My first-book manuscript, The Grief Committee, has gotten a little love! I’m thrilled.

I learned a few weeks ago that I was a finalist for the Marsh Hawk Poetry Prize, which carries a $1,000 award and book publication. While I didn’t win…I really did, because this is the most meaningful recognition I’ve had yet for this work.

To me it’s a hopeful sign it will soon find its right publishing home.

Congratulations to the winner, Liane Strauss, the other prize winners and the other finalists I find myself in such great company with. Onward!