Neshaminy Journal Nominates Bucks County Writers For Pushcart Prize

DOYLESTOWN, PA — "Neshaminy: the Bucks County Historical and Literary Journal" has nominated the work of six Bucks County writers for the prestigious Pushcart Prize.

Since 1976, the Pushcart Prize is awarded annually for works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction published by literary magazines or small presses during the current year. Editors may nominate up to six poems, short stories, memoirs, or essays published, or scheduled to be published, in each year.

The Pushcart Prize was named among the most influential projects in the history of American publishing by Publishers Weekly.

For 2023, Neshaminy’s nominated works are:

• “Banned! The Culture Wars Come to Bucks County” by Daniel Dorian, Spring/Summer 2023.
• “Odd Ducks” by Jill Lupine, Spring/Summer 2023.
• “A Portrait of the Artist: Ben Soloway” by Jennifer Lin, Spring/Summer 2023.
• “Purdy and Me: Don’t Feed Him Because He Might Get Nasty” by Don Swaim, Fall/Winter 2023.
• “How to Build a Castle” by Hayden Saunier, Fall/Winter 2023.
• “The Devil Sings in Millbrook’s Ear” by William J. Donahue, Fall/Winter 2023.

This year is the first time Neshaminy has nominated work for Pushcart consideration. All nominated work is available in the 2023 Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter issues of Neshaminy.

“We were so lucky to have such depth of literary work to choose from, in our issues and in our artistic community,” says Melissa D. Sullivan, publisher. “We look forward to continuing to find ways to honor and support local Bucks County artists.”

Neshaminy Journal is a co-publication of the Doylestown Historical Society and the Bucks County Writers Workshop. Published twice yearly, Neshaminy is available for purchase at Bucks County indie bookstores and art galleries. For more information, visit neshaminyjournal.org and doylestownhistorical.org.