Writing Awards

Lucy’s short story writing has won a number of prizes and awards in the UK and internationally. Her most recent prize is the 2024 Rubery Book Award for Short Fiction which was won by Ultramarine. Adjudicators called it:

‘A brilliantly written collection of stories…Poignant and captivating…from a writer who knows which secrets to keep.’

2021 Lorian Hemingway Short Story competition (USA) – 3rd place

2021 Bridport Short Story Prize – shortlisted

2021 Cinnamon Press Literature Award - longlisted

2021 Aurora Prize for Short Fiction – shortlisted

2021 1000 words for the Scottish Refugee Council – bronze award

2020 A3 Review – shortlisted

2020 1000 words for INARA – shortlisted

2020 Writer’s Retreat Short Story Competition – shortlisted

2019 Tillie Olsen Short Story Award (USA) – semi finalist