June 19, 2010 – Lexington, KY. American Horse Publications announced the winners of the Excellence in Writing Awards. The industry-wide competition is for magazine articles published in 2009. Three of my articles were chosen as finalists.
“Up Snake River” (Western Horseman, February 2009) – 3rd, Service to the Reader
Judge Review: “This story reminds me of the mom who cuts her kid’s veggies into dinosaur shapes – you enjoy it so much, you don’t realize how much mental nutrition you’re receiving. Part travelogue, part history lesson, this isn’t as much a “how to” (although there is good info) as an article that shows how careful planning can make a ride like this possible. Flowed from beginning to end, with a satisfying kicker.”
“La Pialada“ (Western Horseman, July 200) – Honorable Mention, Feature Article
Judge Review: “Really like the emphasis on culture and a glimpse of how it’s done through how equipment is made. Great angle.”
“Catch the Train to Elko” (Western Horseman, January 2009) - Honorable Mention, Feature Article
Judge Review: “What a unique piece. Never knew such an event existed.”
Ryan Bell last won an AHP Award in 2008 for “In Search of the Last Cowboy” (Western Horseman, March 2007) - 1st Place, Feature Article
Judge Review: “This is writing, not reporting; sharing intimacies, not a meaningless peck on the cheek. More than learning what Jahiel does - interesting in itself – we learn why he does it through the world the author paints for the reader. You get done reading this, you want to see Jahiel’s photos. More than that, you want to go visit the ranches and cowboys and see them as Jahiel does. The brush strokes of prose are elegant, measured, carefully chosen. The use of information and quotes is masterful. This is the clear winner.”
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