FEATURE WRITING, LONG FORM

Judged by Paula Bock, staff writer for Pacific Northwest, the Sunday magazine of the Seattle Times.

First Place
Barbara Yost, The Arizona Republic, "The First Family of Higley"

"Without melodrama, romanticism or judgement, the writer of "Royal Family of Higley" tells an incredible tale of a man living in one world who is called upon to rule another. The writing is crisp, the story fresh, the voices authentic."

Second Place
Paul Rubin, Phoenix New Times, "Suspects of Convenience"

"Exhaustive research and a strong narrative combine to tell the story of an immigrant couple trapped in a bizarre police sting. It's refreshing to read a story that cuts through police bureaucracy and exposes the impact of institutional ego on ordinary people."

Third Place
Amy Silverman, Phoenix New Times, "Framing Marilyn Zeitlin"

"Strong character portraits paint the real story behind the allegations against an influential art museum director. Excellent story structure. Good example of an alternative weekly digging deeper than mainstream headlines to uncover the good, the bad and the weird. Wonderful use of detail (especially the art in Feavel and Zeitlin's homes) to reveal and contrast characters."