Short Story Winner: ‘Immaculate’
Nellie Downer’s story checks every box on the list of attributes guest judge Bryan Washington appreciates in short fiction: “stories with distinct voices, a keen sense of place, and a palpable intimacy.”
Since 1954
Nellie Downer is a writer from Houston, Texas. Her story "Immaculate" is an excerpt from a novel in progress entitled The Law of Parties. Learn more about her work at nelliedowner.com.
Nellie Downer’s story checks every box on the list of attributes guest judge Bryan Washington appreciates in short fiction: “stories with distinct voices, a keen sense of place, and a palpable intimacy.”