Biography

Vicki Riley Biography

Vicki Riley is an award winning writer recognized for short stories and poetry and now her debut book Cayo Hueso Literary Writings And Artwork From Cayo Hueso. She grew up in Key West and is a member of the Key West Writers Guild and Authors Guild. Vicki’s past writing and teaching experience includes leading a Florida Writers Association (FWA) writing and critique group for over a decade and a career as a high school educator specializing in British and American literature, TV production, cinematography, and creative writing. She founded her school’s first literary magazine, Visions.

Awards

2021 Royal Palm Literary Awards – Runner up Published Book of the Year (Published book of the year is highest category honor in competition.)

‍Eric Hoffer Book Awards – Short Story Collection Honorable Mention (3rd Place)

‍Living Now Awards – Gift/Specialty/Novelty Book

‍2022 IPPY Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Finalist  – Novella; Short Story Collection

‍Regional Medal – Southeast Fiction – tied for First Place

‍Top Shelf Awards – Short Story Collection/Novella Honorable Mention