Review of From the Caves at EcoLit Books

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 ~ Thea Prieto

The words "EcoLit Books" in white text on a dark blue background. — “*From the Caves* is a powerful novella that is undaunted in its pursuit of meaning in darkness. Its haunting poetry is sure to leave its own memorable imprint on any reader searching for the connection that only words can bring.” A thoughtful review of my novella was recently published by EcoLit Books. Click here to read Lillie Gardner’s review.

From the Caves at Electric Literature

September 16, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

The September installment of “Booktails from the Potions Library” at Electric Literature features a cocktail inspired by my novella From the Caves. To read Lindsay Merbaum’s book review and booktail recipe, which includes apple-infused vodka, beet shrub, hibiscus syrup, and honey liqueur, please click here.

From the Caves in The Southeast Examiner

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

Portland Community College’s article about my novella From the Caves, which was originally featured by PCC’s Art & Communications Academic Pathways program, recently appeared in Portland’s The Southeast Examiner. To read more about From the Caves and my creative work, please click here.

From the Caves at Portland Community College

August 1, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves and its recent book awards were featured on Portland Community College’s website. To read more about From the Caves, my creative writing practices, and my teaching practices, as well as PCC’s Art & Communications Academic Pathways program, please click here.

Winner in the INDIES Book of the Year Awards

June 16, 2022December 22, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves won the silver award in the 2021 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. The awards recognize the best books published in 2021 from small, independent, and university presses, including university-based publishers. To view all of this year’s award-winning titles in the literary fiction category, please click here.

The 2022 LAR Literary Awards

June 9, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

This summer, I will participate in the 2022 LAR Literary Awards, hosted by The Los Angeles Review, as the flash fiction judge. Submissions are open until June 30th. Click here for the complete guidelines.

Winner of the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award

May 13, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves won the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award in the small press category, as well as the 2022 First Horizon Award, which honors works by debut authors. To view all of this year’s award-winning titles, please click here.

Finalist for the 2022 First Horizon Award

April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves is a finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award, which honors works by debut authors. To view this year’s list of finalists, please click here.