The Dashiell Hammett Writing Contest Winners Are:
Overall winner: Andrea Rochat, Penn State MFA student
Alternative category: Jared Rosello, Penn State MFA student
Best Parody: Daniel Story, Penn State MFA student; honorable mention, Steven Deutch, Penn State Emeritus scientist
Best Short Fiction: "Eastman Wise" (a pseudonym), Centre County resident
Best under-18 entry: a tie, between Alaina Symanovich and Jessie Li, both State College High juniors
Thank you to every one who participated.