The Association for Mormon Letters has been around for 40 years, fulfilling its mission to promote and study literature “by, for, and about Mormons.” I honestly have no expectation of winning (and as nice as it would to attend the awards ceremony in Hawaii, I probably won't be able to go anyway). Being nominated is reward enough for me, as the inclusion of my book on this shortlist speaks volumes to the organization's willingness to push the boundaries of Mormon literature to include works that try to honestly address all aspects of the Mormon experience, even ones that may not be faith-affirming.
Thanks, AML! Best of luck to all the nominees.
Crossposted from Inhuman Swill