“Keybones” has been named a Notable Story for 2006 by StorySouth’s Million Writers Award. Finalists will be announced on May 23, at which point everyone can vote for their favorite stories.

I really like the concept of this award. Anyone can nominate a story, but in exchange you’re supposed to help publicize the winners. So when this award catches on, it’s because people like the idea — not because it’s been promoted by a particular organization. Very appealing to my sense of semi-anarchy.