Please join Flash the Court in congratulating this year’s nominees for
Best American Essays
Read the nominated writers below:
“Transitions” by Jennifer Braunfels
https://flashthecourt.com/…/transitions-by-jennifer…/
“Liturgist of the Land: A Single Work Completed” by Gregory Ormson
https://flashthecourt.com/…/liturgist-of-the-land-a…/
“Lucky” by Nate Methot
https://flashthecourt.com/2026/07/03/lucky-by-nate-methot/
“Balance Exercises” by Brian McNely
https://flashthecourt.com/…/balance-exercises-by-brian…/
“On the Anniversary of My Mother’s Death” by Amy L. Bernstein
https://flashthecourt.com/…/on-the-anniversary-of-my…/
My essay appeared in the March 6 issue of Flash the Court. This feels like a strong affirmation of my work, and I’m grateful to Court and the editors and readers who helped it find its way.
What did you notice here? I welcome your thoughts.