We’re thrilled to announce Variant Lit’s 2026 Best of the Net nominees!
Michael Agunbiade — “the new testament”
Erica Dawson — “On Craft”
griffin epstein — “well-adjusted”
Isaiah Gardner — “To the Gay Man at My Little Brother’s High School Graduation”
Mara Lee Grayson — “How to be the Mother of a Missing Daughter”
E. Peregrine — “High Noon”
Ron Riekki — “The Opposite of Dusk”
Emily Rinkema — “The Interview”
Thank you to each of these writers for trusting us with your work.