The Mormon Lit Lab Podcast

This episode contains all twelve finalists for the Holiday Lit Blitz held in December 2024. 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. Voting is open from Monday, December 16 until the end of the day on Saturday, December 21 The winners of the Audience Choice and Judge's Choice Prizes will be announced on Monday, December 23. 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. Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "The Celebration" by Mario Montani. Read the print version on our website. 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. Translator: Gabriel González Narrator: Mario Montani Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "La Celebracion" by Mario Montani. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Mario Montani Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Vlad Tidings" by Lee Allred. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: James Goldberg Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Viewing Christmas Displays as a Family, Post-Divorce" by Micah Cozzens. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Micah Cozzens Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Three Saints Days" by Michelle Graabek-Wallace. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Michelle Graabek-Wallace Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "d. 11 April 1847 Winter Quarters" by Ali Benson Moulton. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Ali Benson Moulton Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Multiversal Mother's Day" by Annaliese Lemmon. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Annaliese Lemmon Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Tastes of Hope and Sorrow" by James Goldberg. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: James Goldberg Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "A Wolfenoot Carol" by Jeanna Mason Stay. 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. Narrator: Jeanna Mason Stay Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Easter Morning" by Merrijane Rice. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Merrijane Rice Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "The History of a Christmas Carol" by Jeanine Bee. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Jeanine Bee Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is "Twenty-five Valentine's Days Ago" by Lara Niedermeyer. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Lara Niedermeyer Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “A Christmas in Orderville” by Scott Hales. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Avery Dall-Hilton and Scott Hales Audio Editing: Liz Busby

This episode contains all twelve finalists for the 13th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz held in May 2024. 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.  Voting is open from Monday, May 20th until the end of the day on Sunday, May 26th. The winners of the Audience Choice and Judge's Choice Prizes will be announced on Monday, May 27th. To hear the original Spanish version of “Three Mormon Microstories” by Mario Montani, please listen to ⁠this episode⁠. To hear the original Spanish version of “The Gift” by R. de la Lanza, 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. Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy and "Deck the Halls" by White Records Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “El Don” by R. de la Lanza. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Orion Welling Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Gift” by R. de la Lanza. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Noah Hickman Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Collapse” by Greg Brooks. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Greg Brooks Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Parable of the 10 Virgins” by Michelle Graabek. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Michelle Graabek Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Marriage” by Michael Hicks. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Michael Hicks Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Happy Enough” by Amanda Erdmann. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Amanda Erdmann Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Things Which Are Not of Worth” by Jeanine Bee. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Jeanine Bee Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Laban's Funeral” by Chris Bissett. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Chris Bissett Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Three Mormon Microstories” by Mario Montani, translated by Jessie Christensen. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Liz Busby Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Tres Microcuentas Mormones” by Mario Montani. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Mario Montani Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Bundling Up” by Lara Niedermeyer. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Lara Niedermeyer Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Abrahamic Sacrifice” by Annaliese Lemmon. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Annaliese Lemmon Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “His Mother Knew It” by Sarah Chow. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Sarah Chow Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Building an Ark” by Merrijane Rice. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Merrijane Rice Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Get ready to vote in the 12th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz by listening to this compilation of all twelve finalists. Vote for your four favorites by visiting our website. 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. Narrators: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong, Arisael Rivera, and Mariah Proctor Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Nine Sunsets” by Chanel Earl. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Mariah Proctor Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Future Genealogists” by Madison Beckstrand. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Cost” by Liz Busby. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Mariah Proctor Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Antelife” by Dan Mabee. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Creatures from the Back Lagoon” by Lee Allred. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Arisael Rivera Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Earthworm Lore” by Stan Absher. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “A Young Mother's Sacrament” by Emily Harris Adams. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Pear Tree” by Stan Absher. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “This Time and This Season” by Chanel Earl. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Mariah Proctor Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Second Coming” by Michael Hicks. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Refried Dreams” by Cristie Cowles Charles. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Arisael Rivera Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Nexus of Everything” by Merrijane Rice. Read the print version on our website. 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. Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby

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. Music: "One Day More" by Brandon Wilkes Audio editing by Liz Busby