Michael R. Ritt Wins 14th Annual Peacemaker Award for Best Short Fiction

POY SIPPI, WI – June 15, 2024 – Western Fictioneers is thrilled to announce that Michael R. Ritt, a renowned author from Poy Sippi, Wisconsin, has been honored with the prestigious 14th Annual Peacemaker Award for Best Short Fiction.

Ritt’s captivating storytelling and unique narrative style have earned him this esteemed recognition in the literary world. His winning piece, The Would-Be Bounty Hunters, is a testament to his exceptional talent and ability to tell a great story.

Western Fictioneers is the only professional writers organization composed entirely of authors who have written Western fiction, the classic American genre. The Peacemaker Award, given annually, recognizes outstanding fiction works promoting excellence in the literature of the Old West.

“I am deeply honored to receive this award,” said Ritt. “Writing, particularly historical fiction and stories of the American West, has always been my passion; being recognized this way is truly humbling. I hope my stories continue to inspire readers and help keep the Western genre alive.”

Ritt’s award-winning short fiction piece, The Would-Be Bounty Hunters, is published in the anthology Fortitude: Stories of Revenge, Sacrifice, and Endurance on the American Frontier, published by Five Star, and is available anywhere books are sold. For more information about Michael R. Ritt and his works, please visit MichaelRRitt.com.