The Women’s West in Short Fiction
Volume 16 – 2025
The LAURA Short Fiction Awards, named in honor of Laura Ingalls Wilder, are sponsored by Women Writing the West (WWW) and open to its members. WWW is proud to publish the winners in the LAURA Journal.
Women Writing the West is a nonprofit organization of writers and other professionals writing and promoting the Women’s West. Membership is open to all interested persons worldwide.
Table of Contents
First Place
“The Homeplace” by Michelle Ferrer
Second Place
“William’s Cup” by Betsy Randolph
Third Place (Tie)
“The Gamble” by Pamela Redcliff
Third Place (Tie)
“Forest Dark” by Bonnie Hobbs
2025 LAURA Committee
Vicki Felmlee
WWW President
Suzi Minor, Chair
WWW President Elect
Gayle Gresham
WWW Past President
Women Writing the West Thanks
Kate McCusker
2025 Final Judge
