m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

i've been holding onto this incredible news for a few weeks now but today i am thrilled to announce that my piece "siphonophore" was selected as the winner of the @kenyonreview's 2022 short fiction contest!

... and i made karen russell laugh out loud 🤯: https://t.co/6SD9wvT007

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@WeldinKim @kenyonreview thank you for the kind words, kim! i'm so glad you enjoyed it 💖

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@bysonjathomas huge congrats, sonja! 💖

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@RGerberAgent i'm screaming crying throwing up

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@cajunsparkle_ 💖!!!

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

kenyon college's magical "upside-down tree" 💚

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@artingdarling i'd be happy to share the notes i take down 💖

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

heading to ohio tonight for the @kenyonreview writers workshop! lots of nervous energy right now but so grateful for the opportunity to attend. see y'all on the other side! 💖

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

"He loved being smothered. He loved levitating. He loved another bump please. He loved his best friend’s fingertips on his lips in blue lights."

i'm obsessed with this gorgeous flash by @daniel_derock holy shit 💖

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

went camping and hiking in washington to escape the portland heat this weekend ✨ can't beat that view of mt. adams!!!

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

this year's dreary, seemingly endless PNW winter was such a drag, man. it felt so good to finally get out and spend the day in nature again ( ꈍᴗꈍ) 💖

[cory @coolmathgame_]

this is unbelievable

[nathan2hardy @nathan2hardy]

Sub Pop implies the existence of Dom Mom

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

the front of our house always looks so magical this time of year 🌹

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@noreenlekhak congrats, noreen! 🎉

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@horsegirlonmain @wehohank_ @shroomious i couldn't believe that's how the show ended!! so beautiful tbh 🥹

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@Taylortac 👀 want want want omg

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@suzannf 😭💖

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

i've read and revered the kenyon review since my eleventh grade english teacher handed me an issue and encouraged me to pursue creative writing. now my first ever print publication will be in the pages of this stunning journal. my heart is so full, y'all 💖

[Kenyon Review @kenyonreview]

Congratulations to Michelle Webber, whose story “Siphonophore” won our 2022 Short Fiction Contest, judged by Karen Russell! Webber's story will be published in an issue of KR.
Read Russell's comments about the winner, runners-up, and honorable mention:
https://t.co/jZ19MCZvEl

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@munckish huge congratulations, alexandra! karen's notes on your piece are 👀✨🤌🏻

[m.w. brooke (michelle) • see you, space cowboy 👋 @mwbrooke]

@EllenRhudy full circle moments like these are so special 😭 thank you so much!