The inaugural Best in Rural Writing Contest has now come to an end. The Milk House is grateful to the competition’s judge, Gráinne Murphy, our cosponsor AcresUSA, our volunteer editors, as well as to the contestants for their excellent submissions. Gráinne selected “Rural Route One” by Barbara Schmidt as the Best Short Story, and Laura Lewis’ “Leaving” for Best Essay. Each were guaranteed $100 in cash prizes. The decision of the overall contest winner was shared with the contest judge...
