THE BROKEN SPINE: Best of the Net (BOTN) 2023

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 Exciting News!  The Broken Spine is thrilled to announce our Best of the Net (BOTN) nominations for 2023! 

 These outstanding pieces have captured our hearts and exemplify the exceptional talent we're proud to publish:

"I Hate You" by Sue Finch
"Desert Streets" by Regine Ebner
"Anne Neville" by Bex Hainsworth
"That Snarl Amongst the Goddesses" by Damien B. Donnelly
"Sheltered" by Jen Feroze
"I've been wanting to write to you about the trampolines" by Susie Wild

 These nominations are a testament to the incredible poets and writers who entrust us with their words. We are immensely proud of their work and the profound impact they've made in the world of literature and poetry.

Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions to the literary world by using #BOTN and #Nominations. 

Let's continue to champion the power of words together!  #TheBrokenSpine #LiteraryExcellence #BOTN2023 #Nominations #Poetry #FlashFiction

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