by Lorinda Boyer | Jan 31, 2026 | Anthologies, Award, Published, Substack
Some news I’m holding gently—and proudly—today. I was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. For one piece of writing. From a small press. In the company of women whose words I deeply admire. The nomination comes from Story Circle Network, which in 2025 celebrated its 28th... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Nov 20, 2025 | Award, Published, Substack
Second Place Winner of the 2025 Story Circle Network Lifewriting Competition I put the baby down and tell my husband I’m going for a walk. He doesn’t look up from the screen. His thumbs fly rapidly from button to button, lost in a world of video games. The glow from... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Nov 7, 2025 | Anthologies, Award, Published, Substack
Every once in a while, a piece of writing circles back and taps you on the shoulder.Hey, it whispers, I’m still here. That happened this week when I found out my essay “The Turning Point” earned Second Place in the Story Circle... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Dec 18, 2024 | Award, Published
I’m honored to announce that Straight Enough has been chosen as a finalists of the Eyelands Book Awards 2024. Thank you, Eyelands! Eyelands Book Awards The one and only international books contest based in Greece! We launched our contest for the seventh... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Nov 19, 2024 | Award, Video
Straight Enough won Best Screenplay Genre Winner for LGBT category in the Page Turner Awards, (based in the UK.) Thank you for the honor! Straight Enough was chosen as a finalist for the Page Turner Awards Cover Award. Many thanks to Andrea Gabriel for her exceptional... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Sep 3, 2024 | Award, Poem
Thank you again to the Story Circle Journal for awarding me first place in the poetry contest.
