1455 books Contest Winner: Melanie S. Hatter
Novelist Melanie S. Hatter's newest book will be released by 1455 later this year.
We are thrilled to announce that Melanie S. Hatter is the winner of the 2026 1455 books Contest for her novel, All The Pain We Endure.
From the moment we read Melanie’s manuscript, we knew it was something special. We are honored to welcome her to the growing family of 1455 books authors.
All The Pain We Endure will be published by 1455 books later this year. We look forward to sharing more about the novel—including its cover, release date, and preorder information—in the months ahead.
This year’s contest drew an overwhelming number of thoughtful and powerful submissions from writers around the world. The depth of talent made selecting a single winner extraordinarily difficult. As writers and editors ourselves, we know the courage it takes to share creative work, and we are deeply grateful to every author who entrusted us with their manuscripts. We were inspired by the quality of the writing and humbled by the opportunity to read so many remarkable stories.
To everyone who entered, thank you. We hope you’ll continue to be part of the 1455 community by following us on social media, subscribing to our Substack, and keeping in touch about future opportunities.
Please join us in congratulating Melanie S. Hatter on this well-deserved achievement. We can’t wait for readers to discover All The Pain We Endure later this year.
About Melanie Hatter
Melanie S. Hatter is the author of Malawi’s Sisters, which was selected by Edwidge Danticat as the winner of the inaugural Kimbilio National Fiction Prize and was published by Four Way Books in 2019. Her debut novel, The Color of My Soul, won the 2011 Washington Writers’ Publishing House Fiction Prize, and Let No One Weep for Me, Stories of Love and Loss was released in 2015.
Website: melanieshatter.com
Instagram: @melanie_hatter
Facebook: facebook.com/melanieshatter
About the 1455 books Contest
The 1455 books Contest is an annual opportunity for writers to have a full-length manuscript considered for publication by 1455 books. Each year, we will seek exceptional writers that demonstrate literary excellence, compelling storytelling, and fresh perspectives. The winning manuscript receives publication through 1455 books, and every submission is read with the care, respect, and consideration it deserves. Subscribe to us on Substack and follow @1455litarts to stay up to date on next year’s contest.