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Awards, Accolades, Publication

First Short Story published! - A Candle in the Window - in Deep Overstock Issue 18

Shortlisted for the Perito Prize 2022! - for a short story addressing accessibility and/or inclusivity.

First Prize in the Dancing Poetry Competition 2020

My first cash prize was in the Dancing Poetry contest through Artists Embassy International.

Had I won Grand Prize I would have had my poem set to dance by Poetic Dance Theatre Company. However, I was thrilled with my first place prize and lovely certificate.

SHORT LISTED for the Hysteria Writing Competition

My poem has been published in Hysteria 6 in November, 2017 along with other shortlisted entrants!

As a bonus, proceeds help support the Hysterectomy Association; a social enterprise providing information and support to women worldwide

Long Listed for the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year! August 2016

Once more I am pleased to be long listed in the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year 2016 competition

Long Listed for the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year! August 2015

I was long listed in the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year 2015 competition
Still a bridesmaid. Is this the year I finally become a bride (i.e win a competition and/or get published)?

I've moved up to the SHORT LIST for the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year! August 2014

I was long listed in August Over the Edge New Writer of the Year 2014 competition
It's for poetry, no less! Listed under my real name this time.

Long Listed for the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year! August 2012

I was long listed in the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year 2014 competition
I entered both poetry and prose and was surprised that I made the long list in the poetry category. I don't consider poetry my strong point, but all those workshops must be paying off.
Since this one actually appeared under my pseudonym, you'll need to look for Marie Dolores

Long Listed at Fish Publishing! May 2012

I was long listed in the Fish Publishing Flash Fiction 2012 competition for a story called "Amputee"
For those who may not know, flash fiction is very short stories. This particular competition had a 300 word limit!

My first Accolade! August 2011

Whispering Prairie Press 2011 Writing Awards contest

I received an Honorable Mention in Flash Fiction for a piece called "The Critic" which is about the sometimes difficult process of writing



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