Discussing the Lit Blitz: J.S. Absher's "Mad Poet Passes"

Voting Compilation for the 15th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz

This episode contains all twelve finalists for the 15th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz held in June and July 2026. Each year, we give out a small cash prize to the writer of the audience’s favorite piece. To vote, please listen to all twelve pieces, then visit our website and rank your favorite four [https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/voting-instructions-for-the-15th-mormon-lit-blitz].  Voting is open from Monday, July 6th, until the end of the day on Sunday, July 12th. The winners of the Audience Choice and Judge's Choice Prizes will be announced on Monday, July 13th.  The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org [http://mormonlitlab.org]. Audio Editing: Liz Busby

“Lucy & Ida at the End Times” by William Morris

Today’s piece is “Lucy & Ida at the End Times” by William Morris. Read the print version on our website [https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/lucy-ida-at-the-end-times-by-william-morris]. The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org [http://mormonlitlab.org]. Narrator: William Morris Audio Editing: Liz Busby

“Parables by the Sea” by Michelle Graabek-Wallace

Today’s piece is “Parables by the Sea” by Michelle Graabek-Wallace. Read the print version on our website [https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/parables-by-the-sea-by-michelle-graabek-wallace]. The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org [http://mormonlitlab.org]. Narrator: Michelle Graabek-Wallace Audio Editing: Liz Busby

"Of Sheep and Shepherds" by R. de la Lanza

Today’s piece is "Of Sheep and Shepherds" by R. de la Lanza. Read the print version on our website [https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/of-sheep-and-shepherds-by-r-de-la-lanza]. This piece is presented in translation. To hear the original Spanish version, please listen to this episode. The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org [http://mormonlitlab.org]. Translator: James Goldberg Narrator: Liz Busby Audio Editing: Liz Busby

“De Ovejas y Pastores” by R. de la Lanza

Today’s piece is “De Ovejas y Pastores” by R. de la Lanza. Read the print version on our website [https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/de-ovejas-y-pastores-by-r-de-la-lanza]. This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this episode. The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org [http://mormonlitlab.org]. Narrator: Damaris Nelson Audio Editing: Liz Busby