The Writers Guild of Virginia has announced the winners of the annual Elizabeth Stokes Writing Contest, which recognizes excellence in literary craft by members, with submissions spanning poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. The contest is a cornerstone of the guild’s mission to support and celebrate the diverse voices in Virginia’s writing community, said a press release, adding, “The depth of talent showcased this year is a testament to the vibrant literary culture in our region.” In the category of poetry, the first-place winner was Reyn Kinzey of Gloucester for “The Great Migration.” Second place went to David Brown for “Hospice” and third place to Eric Pound for “The Mighty Eighth.” First place for fiction went to Jessica Harvey for “Mortimer or the Yeller Corn,” while second place was won by Denise DeVries for “The Box Man,” and third place by Sally Parrott for “In My Defense.” Non-fiction winners were Kathy Kasunich, first place for “Echoes of a Journey”; Sharon Canfield Dorsey, se...