Mykyta Ryzhykh, tombboy (Lost Telegram Press)

Mykyta Ryzhykh is the author of the poetry collection tombboy (Lost Telegram Press). Mykyta’s poetry has also appeared in The Gravity of the Thing’s Summer 2025 issue, Winter 2024 issue, and Winter 2023 issue.

Adam Strong, Bella Vista (Running Wild Press)

Adam Strong is the author of Bella Vista, which will be published by Running Wild Press in March, 2026. Adam’s flash nonfiction writing also appeared in The Gravity of the Thing’s Spring 2017 issue.

2025 Nominations: Best of the Net, Best American Anthologies, and More

The Gravity of the Thing’s editors are excited to share our 2025 nominations for the Best of the Net anthology, the Best American anthologies, and the Pushcart Prize.

Annie Fay Meitchik, The Little Book of Sleep Meditations (Hachette UK)

Annie Fay Meitchik is the author of The Little Book of Sleep Meditations, which was published by Hachette UK on June 12th and will be released in the United States on November 4th. Annie’s short fiction also appeared in The Gravity of the Thing’s Summer 2023 issue.

Joseph Harms, Taps (Todos Contentos Y Yo También Press)

Joseph Harms is the author of Taps, an unabridged collection of his poetry collections Bel, Nous, Goety, Youel, and Funest. Joseph’s poetry also appeared in The Gravity of the Thing’s Spring 2016 issue.

Rosalind Goldsmith, Inside the House Inside (Ronsdale Press)

Rosalind Goldsmith is the author of the forthcoming flash fiction collection Inside the House Inside (Ronsdale Press). Her collection includes "Swing", which first appeared in The Gravity of the Thing’s Fall 2021 issue.