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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Meridian </span></font></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Editors' Prizes </span></b><br>
Two prizes of $1,000 each and publication in <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Meridian</span></i>'s
Spring/Summer issue are given annually for a single poem and a short story.
Entries must be submitted electronically. Using the online submission system,
submit up to four poems of no more than two pages each or a story of up to
10,000 words with a $15 entry fee, which includes a one-year subscription to <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Meridian</span></i>, by December 20. Visit the Web
site for complete guidelines. (<a
href="http://pw.org/mag/0711/recentwinners.htm">See Recent Winners</a>.)<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Meridian</span></i>, Editors' Prizes, P.O.
Box 400145, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4145. Jeb
Livingood, Faculty Adviser.<br>
<a href="http://www.readmeridian.org/" eudora=autourl>meridianUVA@yahoo.com<br>
</a><a href="http://www.readmeridian.org/" eudora=autourl>www.readmeridian.org</a><br>
<br>
WINTERHAWK PRESS (formerly Calypso) seeks poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama,
etc., which bring myth, fairy tale, and legend into the 21st century.
We’re especially interested in works that suggest solutions to
today’s problems. Send manuscripts with SASE to Susan Richardson, WP, P.O.
Box 44810, Boise, ID 83711.<br>
<br>
THE BROOME Review seeks poems, fiction, and creative nonfiction for its
inaugural May 2008 issue. Send 3–5 poems; up to 15 pages of prose.
Submissions accepted through January 2008. Visual artists, please query first
at <a href="mailto:thebroomereview@aol.com">thebroomereview@aol.com</a>. Send
cover, bio, and SASE to the Broome Review, P.O. Box 900, Vestal, NY 13851.<br>
<br>
BRYANT LITERARY Review, a journal of poetry and fiction, seeks quality
submissions for its May 2008 issue. Work may be of any style or subject matter.
Deadline: December 31. Send submission with cover letter, brief bio, and SASE,
to <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Bryant Literary Review</span></i>, Faculty
Ste. F, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI 02917. See poetry samples at <a
href="http://web.bryant.edu/~blr">web.bryant.edu/~blr</a>.<br>
<br>
CALIFORNIA Quarterly (California State Poetry Society) seeks submissions from
poets anywhere. Preferably brief, up to 6 poems. <i><span style='font-style:
italic'>CQ</span></i> is open to all styles, subjects. Must include name and
address on all pages. Payment: one contributor’s copy. Mail with SASE to
Editors, <i><span style='font-style:italic'>CQ</span></i>/CSPS, Box 7126, Orange,
CA 92863. Web site: californiaquarterly.blogspot.com.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Puffin Foundation </span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Artist Grants</span></b><br>
Grants of $1,000 to $2,500 each are given annually to emerging poets, fic tion
writers, creative nonfiction writers, and other artists "whose works due
to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficulty being
aired." U.S. residents may submit an application form, project
description, project goals, budget, biographical information, and either a
small work sample or references by December 30. There is no entry fee. Send an
SASE for the required application and complete guidelines.<br>
Puffin Foundation, Artist Grants, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ 07666-4111. (201)
836-8923. Gladys Miller-Rosenstein, Executive Director.<br>
<a href="http://www.puffinfoundation.org/" eudora=autourl>puffingrant@mindspring.com<br>
</a><a href="http://www.puffinfoundation.org/" eudora=autourl>www.puffinfoundation.org</a><br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Merton Institute for Contemplative Living</span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Thomas Merton Poetry of the Sacred Award</span></b><br>
A prize of $500 and publication in <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Merton
Seasonal</span></i> is given annually for a single poem. Submit a poem of no
more than 100 lines by December 31. There is no entry fee. Send an SASE, call,
e-mail,or visit the Web site for complete guidelines.<br>
Merton Institute for Contemplative Living, Thomas Merton Poetry of the Sacred
Award, 2117 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206. (502) 899-1991. Vanessa Hurst,
Assistant Director.<br>
<a href="http://www.mertoninstitute.org/" eudora=autourl>vhurst@mertoninstitute.org<br>
</a><a href="http://www.mertoninstitute.org/" eudora=autourl>www.mertoninstitute.org</a><br>
<br>
Potomac Review announces the return of the annual poetry contest. 1st place =
$250; 2nd place = $150. Guidelines: Send up to 3 poems along with $20 reading
fee payable to Potomac Review. All entrants will receive a one-year (2 issues)
subscription to the Potomac Review. Put author's name and address on the cover
letter only. Include a cover letter (including contact info and names of
poems), and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for contest results.
Entries will not be returned. All poems must be typed and previously
unpublished; no name or address should appear on the poems themselves. Simultaneous
submissions are acceptable, but please note this in your cover letter and
notify us immediately of acceptance elsewhere. Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2008. Winners announced April 15th, 2008. The winning poem will appear in the
summer 2008 issue (#44) of Potomac Review. Note: Only the 1st prize entry will
be published in the journal. The second place poem will be published on the
Potomac Review website. Semifinalists will be listed on the website.
Manuscripts that do not follow contest guidelines will be disqualified. Please
direct all contest questions to the Managing Editor: <a
href="mailto:cemery1%40jhu.edu">cemery1@jhu.edu</a> <<a
href="mailto:cemery1@jhu.edu" eudora=autourl>mailto:cemery1@jhu.edu</a>> .
Check website for submission address and updates: <a
href="http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/potomacreview/pcsubmissionguidelines.html">http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/potomacreview/pcsubmissionguidelines.html</a><br>
The 2008 North Carolina Poetry Society<br>
<br>
Poet Laureate and Adult Contest Awards<br>
<br>
All entries must be postmarked by January 10, 2008<br>
<br>
All category judges will be distinguished poets residing outside North Carolina.<br>
All winning poems will be published in the NCPS poetry contest anthology
Pinesong.<br>
Winning poets will be invited to read their winning poems at Awards Day on May 17, 2008. <br>
<br>
More details can be found at <a href="http://www.ncpoetrysociety.org/">http://www.ncpoetrysociety.org/</a>
On the left hand side of the page under Awards / Contests click Adult Poem
Contests<br>
<br>
Also a reminder to be thinking about something for our next anthology, Southern
Mist. See <a href="http://www.oldmp.com/anthology/southern.htm">http://www.oldmp.com/anthology/southern.htm</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.peripheryonline.com/">PERIPHERY.ONLINE</a> ANNUAL CONTEST<br>
• CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS <br>
2008 Periphery.Online International Contest <br>
for Magical Realist Flash Fiction/Prose Poetry<br>
<br>
|| Theme: "Funny Bone" ||<br>
<br>
Prize: $50 and publication at the new <a href="http://www.peripheryonline.com/"><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Periphery.Online</span></b></a>.<br>
<br>
Winner and selected honorable mentions published in April 2008. <br>
<br>
Postmark deadline: March 28, 2008.<br>
<br>
Entry fee: Free entry for MRCentral.net members; for nonmembers, $5 per story
or poem. Submissions of 4 or more entries by any one writer awards them a
lifetime membership at MRCentral.net, which guarantees free entry fees for all
future contests.<br>
<br>
Checks payable to: MRCentral, or send fee via PayPal at the payment portal.<br>
<br>
Proceeds go to MRCentral.net operating expenses and to pay the prize. Judged by
MRCentral director, Tamara Kaye Sellman.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Boulevard </span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Short Fiction Contest for Emerging Writers</span></b><br>
A prize of $1,500 and publication in <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Boulevard</span></i>
is given annually for a short story by a writer who has not published a
nationally distributed book. The editors of <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Boulevard</span></i>
will judge. Submit a story of any length with a $15 entry fee, which includes a
one-year subscription to <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Boulevard</span></i>,
by December 15. Send an SASE, call, or visit the Web site for complete
guidelines. (<a href="http://pw.org/mag/0711/recentwinners.htm">See Recent
Winners</a>.)<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Boulevard</span></i>, Short Fiction Contest
for Emerging Writers, P.O. Box 325, 6614 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, MO
63117. (314) 862-2643. Richard Burgin, Editor. <br>
<a href="http://www.richardburgin.net/boulevard">www.richardburgin.net/boulevard</a><br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Colorado</span></b><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> Review </span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Colorado</span></b><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> Prize </span></b><br>
A prize of $1,500 and publication by the Center for Literary Publishing is
given annually for a poetry collection. Martha Ronk will judge. Submit a
manuscript of 40 to 100 pages with a $25 entry fee, which includes a one-year
subscription to <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Colorado Review</span></i>,
by January 11, 2008. Send an SASE, e-mail, or visit the Web site for complete
guidelines.<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Colorado Review</span></i>, Colorado Prize,
Center for Literary Publishing, 9105 Campus Delivery, Department of English,
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523. (970) 491-5449. Stephanie
G'Schwind, Editor.<br>
<a href="mailto:creview@colostate.edu">creview@colostate.edu<br>
</a><a href="http://coloradoreview.colostate.edu/">coloradoreview.colostate.edu</a><br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Literal Latté </span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>K. Margaret Grossman Fiction Award</span></b><br>
A prize of $1,000 and publication in <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Literal
Latté</span></i> is given annually for a short story. The editors of <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Literal Latté</span></i> will judge. All entries are
considered for publication. Submit a story of up to 6,000 words with a $10
entry fee by January 15, 2008. E-mail or visit the Web site for complete
guidelines. <br>
(<a href="http://pw.org/mag/0711/recentwinners.htm">See Recent Winners</a>.)<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Literal Latté</span></i>, K. Margaret
Grossman Fiction Award, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 240, New York, NY 10003.
(212) 260-5532. Jenine Gordon Bockman, Editor.<br>
<a href="http://www.literal-latte.com/" eudora=autourl>litlatte@aol.com<br>
</a><a href="http://www.literal-latte.com/" eudora=autourl>www.literal-latte.com</a><br>
<br>
THE LITERATURE of Place, local or exotic, will comprise part of an upcoming
issue of <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Natural Bridge</span></i>, a
journal of contemporary literature, along with work on any topic. Simultaneous
submissions accepted. Payment: contributor’s copies plus one-year
subscription. Deadline: November 1–December 31. Submit poems, stories,
personal essays, and translations with SASE to: Steven Schreiner, Guest Editor,
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Natural Bridge</span></i>, Dept. of English,
Universityof Missouri-St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO,
63121. Web site: <a href="http://www.umsl.edu/~natural">www.umsl.edu/~natural</a>.<br>
<br>
WOULD YOU LIKE to be published? Submit 200–300 words about traditions,
heirloom recipes, practical suggestions, parenting tips, clubs, and projects
(include origins, stories surrounding the event and the recipe). If chosen you
will receive a free copy of our book. Due out in Summer 2008. Submit today to <a
href="mailto:traditionsus@yahoo.com">traditionsus@yahoo.com</a>.<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.i-park.org/index.html">I-Park</a> is accepting applications
for its <a href="http://www.i-park.org/residency.html">Artist in Residency</a>
program. I-Park is a 450-acre woodland retreat in rural East Haddam, CT.
Residencies are offered from May-November to visual artists (including digital
and environmental), composers, landscape and garden designers, writers and
architects. There is a $20 processing fee and artists are responsible for
transportation to and from the area as well as food and work materials.
International applicants are welcome, and a $1,000 grant will be offered to two
international artists whose work is held in high regard by the selection
committee. Deadline: 12/31/07<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.artisttrust.org/">Artist Trust</a> is currently accepting <a
href="http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/GAP">GAP (Grants for Artist Projects)
Applications</a>. The program provides support for individual artist projects
by awarding up to $1,500 for projects including (but not limited to) the
development, completion or presentation of new work. Additionally, nominations
are now being accepted for the <a href="http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/THA">Twining
Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement</a>. The annual award of $10,000
is given to a Washington State female visual artist, age 60 or over, who has
dedicated 25 years of her life to creating art. GAP Deadline: 02/22/08. Award
Deadline: 01/25/0<br>
<br>
An International Journal of Student Writing<br>
<br>
Sponsored by <i><span style='font-style:italic'>The Literary Review<br>
</span></i>Edited by Students in the BA Creative Writing Program<br>
at Fairleigh Dickinson University<br>
Fiction • Poetry • Essays<br>
First online issue scheduled for spring 2008<br>
For fifty years <i><span style='font-style:italic'>The Literary Review</span></i>
at Fairleigh Dickinson University has published writing from authors throughout
the world in English originals or in translation. <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Sphere</span></i> will follow in that tradition by
offering an outlet to student voices from many countries and regions.
Work in English and in English translation will be considered. <br>
More than ever before, especially with the access offered by the Internet, the
world’s authors are transcending physical and linguistic borders to
become a truly international literary community. <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Sphere</span></i> will allow student writers to
become part of that community.<br>
<a href="http://www.spheretlr.org/">www.spheretlr.org</a>
• <a href="http://www.theliteraryreview.org/" eudora=autourl>www.theliteraryreview.org</a><br>
<br>
FABULIST and New Wave Fabulist short stories sought by Omnidawn Publishing for <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Paraspheres-2: Extending Beyond the Spheres of
Literary and Genre Fiction</span></i>. Also seeking novellas and full-length
manuscripts. No fees. Paid royalties. For submission guidelines, mailing
address, and royalty amounts, go to <a href="http://www.omnidawn.com/">www.omnidawn.com</a>.
No electronic submissions.<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From Cynthia R. Pratt, OPN Board Member:<br>
The Olympia Poetry Network announces the fifth annual Lohmann Poetry Event</span></b>
with awards of $200 to each of three co-winners. Contest begins: December 1,
2007 and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>postmark deadline: January 31, 2008</span></b>.
Guidelines: Current resident of Washington State. Limit one poem per author, up
to 2 pages in length, double-spaced. Must be original work submitted by author;
no previously published works or works already accepted for publication.
Author's name must not appear on the poem. Include a cover sheet containing
poem’s title, author's name, full address, phone, & email.
“Lohmann Prize” should be indicated on both the outer envelope and
the cover sheet. Poems will not be returned. Include either your e-mail address
or SASE to acknowledge receipt of the poem. Include either your e-mail address
or SASE to receive a list of winners. Winners will be invited to read their
work at the awards ceremony on June 18, 2008, in Olympia. No fee to enter this
contest. Send poems to OPN, PO Box 1312, Olympia WA 98501.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Seeking Submissions<br>
from U.S. Writers for 3 Proposed Books*<br>
</span></b><br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>1.<br>
<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Women & Poetry: Tips on Writing,
Publishing and Teaching<br>
from American Women Poets<br>
</span></i></span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Foreword by Robin Merrill, Maine Poets
Society President 2006-2007.</span></b> M.F.A. Stonecoast. With hundreds of
poems published, some from her chapbook<i><span style='font-style:italic'>
Laundry & Stories</span></i> (Moon Pie Press) were featured on Garrison
Keillor's "Writers' Almanac."<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> <a
href="http://www.robinmerrill.com/">http://www.robinmerrill.com</a><br>
</span></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Afterword by the editors of<i><span
style='font-style:italic'> Iris Magazine</span></i>,</span></b> an
award-winning publication of 27 years celebrating and empowering young women
through provocative articles, essays, and fiction pieces that are uplifting,
inclusive, and literate.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> <a
href="http://womenscenter.virginia.edu/coreprograms/iris.html">http://womenscenter.virginia.edu/coreprograms/iris.html</a><br>
</span></b><br>
Markets for women, why women write, time management, using life experience,
women's magazines, critique groups, networking, blogs, unique issues women must
overcome, lesbian and bisexual writing, formal education, queries and
proposals, conference participation, family scheduling, feminist writing,
self-publishing, teaching tips, are just a few areas women poets are
interested.<br>
<br>
Practical, concise, how-to articles with bullets/headings have proven the most
helpful. Please avoid writing about "me" and concentrate on what will
most help the reader.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>2.<br>
</span></b><br>
<b><i><span style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Milestones for American
Women: Our Defining Passages<br>
</span></i></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Foreword by Carolyn Lesser,</span></b>
Webster University, St. Louis, MO, nonfiction writing faculty;
natural science children's books published by Harcourt, Alfred A.
Knopf; essayist, poet, photographer, keynote speaker, artist.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Afterword by Dr. Loriene Roy, 2007-2008
President of the American Library Association.</span></b> Professor, University
of Texas at Austin, founder of "If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything," a
national reading club for Native American children.<br>
<br>
Please consider sharing the important milestones, life changing events,
transitions in your life-material that would broadly fit the "Women's
Studies" genre that is highly readable, moving and relatable. Our lives as
women, and indeed as human beings, are full of passages-those we are unaware of
even, at the time--from birth to perhaps taking our first tentative steps. As
adults, there are the passages that<i><span style='font-style:italic'> occur</span></i>
to us (for example, losing a loved one, having to relocate) and then the
passages we<i><span style='font-style:italic'> choose</span></i> (perhaps
getting a degree in mid-life, adopting a child).<br>
<br>
This book celebrates our passages as women, from one moment into another, from
one door to the next. Often it is after the navigation, that in reflection, we
see that some of the most difficult are the ones we have learned the most and
have had lasting effects as well on those around us.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Guidelines for<i><span style='font-style:
italic'> Women and Poetry<br>
</span></i>and/or<i><span style='font-style:italic'> Milestones for American
Women</span></i>:<br>
</span></b><br>
Word total for two or three articles based on your experience, 2,000 words;
maximum 3,000. One article may be 1,000 words, another 1,000 (or three 667 word
articles) to reach the required 2,000 words. Minimum, two articles. Please
submit all contributions at one time.<br>
<br>
No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. Books such as
this can typically take up to a year to compile. Contributors receive a
complimentary copy and contributor's discount on additional copies.<br>
<br>
Please first send topics before writing to avoid duplication, and a 65-70 word
bio with your present position, location, relevant publications, career
highlights for the contributor page; please use POETS or MILESTONES as the
subject line to <a href="mailto:smallwood@wildblue.net">smallwood@wildblue.net</a><br>
<br>
Once your topics have been approved, deadline for e-mailing articles is January
30, 2008. Again, please use POETS or MILESTONES in the subject line to<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> either</span></b> Cynthia at<br>
<a href="mailto:brackett-vincent@encirclepub.com">brackett-vincent@encirclepub.com</a>;<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> or</span></b> Carol at <a
href="mailto:smallwood@wildblue.net">smallwood@wildblue.net</a><br>
in a Word document (.doc format only) using 12-point Times New Roman font.<br>
<br>
Co-editor Cynthia Brackett-Vincent is publisher/editor of the esteemed<i><span
style='font-style:italic'> Aurorean</span></i> poetry journal; poetry
instructor; award-winning poet; author of<i><span style='font-style:italic'>
The 95 Poems</span></i> chapbook (2005) and contributor to<i><span
style='font-style:italic'> Educators as Writers: Publishing for Personal and
Professional Development</span></i>. In 2007, her poems received a citation,
honorable mention and second place in the National Federation of State Poetry
Societies, New England Writers and Maine Poets Society competitions. View
Cynthia's background <a href="http://www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/editor">http://www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/editor</a><br>
<br>
Co-editor, Carol Smallwood has written, co-authored, and edited 18 books such
as<i><span style='font-style:italic'> Michigan Authors</span></i>, for
Scarecrow, Libraries Unlimited. An award-winning writer, her work has appeared
in<i><span style='font-style:italic'> English Journal, Clackamas Literary
Review, Phoebe, The Writer's Chronicle,</span></i> and several others including
anthologies;<i><span style='font-style:italic'> Who's Who in America, Who's Who
of American Women</span></i>. A chapbook is forthcoming from Pudding House. Her
recent book<br>
<a href="http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=68601&vLang=E&vHR=1&">http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=68601&vLang=E&vHR=1&</a>vUR=2&vUUR=1<br>
<br>
3.<br>
<br>
<b><i><span style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Women Writing on Family:<br>
Writing, Publishing, and Teaching Tips by U.S. Women Writers<br>
</span></i></b><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Foreword: Robbi Hess,</span></b> Journalist,
co-author,<i><span style='font-style:italic'> Complete Idiot's Guide to 30,000
Baby Names</span></i> (Penguin Books); Editor,<i><span style='font-style:italic'>
Byline</span></i> Magazine<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Afterword: Suzanne Bunkers</span></b>,
Professor of English, Minnesota State University, editor of<i><span
style='font-style:italic'> Diaries of Girls and Women: a Midwestern American
Sampler</span></i> (University of Wisconsin Press).<br>
<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>This is a book not just on writing but tips
for women writing about family.</span></i> Possible subject areas you might
address include: Markets; why women write about family; using life experience;
critique groups; networking; blogs; unique issues women must overcome; formal
education; queries and proposals; conference participation; family scheduling;
self-publishing; teaching tips; family in creative nonfiction, poetry, short
stories, novels.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Guidelines for<i><span style='font-style:
italic'> Women Writing on Family:<br>
</span></i></span></b><br>
Practical, concise, how-to articles with bullets/headings have proven the most
helpful to readers. Please avoid writing about "me" and concentrate
on what will help the reader. Two or three articles; 2,000 minimum, 3,000 words
max total from each contributor; one article may be 1,000 words, another 1,000
to reach the 2,000 word minimum.<br>
<br>
Deadline: January 30, 2008<br>
No previously published or simultaneously submitted material, please. Please
submit all contributions at one time.<br>
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Contributors receive a complimentary copy and contributor's discount on
additional copies. It is common for compilation of an anthology to take upwards
of a year, but we will be in touch with updates on securing a publisher.<br>
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Please send your topics first before writing (to avoid possible duplication)
along with brief descriptions; a 65-70 word bio with your present position,
relevant publications, awards or honors. Use FAMILY for the subject line and
submit to Rachael at <a href="mailto:rachael_hanel@yahoo.com">rachael_hanel@yahoo.com</a><br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Co-Editor Rachael Hanel</span></b> is a
freelance writer and college instructor in Madison Lake, MN. The first chapter
of her memoir was named runner-up for the 2006 Annie Dillard Award for Creative
Nonfiction at the<i><span style='font-style:italic'> Bellingham Review</span></i>
and appears in the Spring 2007 issue. The chapter was also a semifinalist for
the 2006<i><span style='font-style:italic'> Gulf Coast</span></i> Creative
Nonfiction Award. She teaches personal essay and editing. Her website is <a
href="http://www.rachaelhanel.com/">www.rachaelhanel.com</a><br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Co-Editor Carol Smallwood</span></b> has
written, co-authored, and edited 18 books such as<i><span style='font-style:
italic'> Michigan Authors</span></i>, for Scarecrow, Libraries Unlimited. Her
work has appeared in<i><span style='font-style:italic'> English Journal,
Clackamas Literary Review, Phoebe, The Writer's Chronicle, The Detroit News</span></i>,
several others including anthologies; she's in<i><span style='font-style:italic'>
Who's Who of American Women</span></i>. A co-edited anthology is with an agent.
A recent book is<br>
<a href="http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=68601&vLang=E&vHR=1">http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=68601&vLang=E&vHR=1</a>&vUR=2&vUUR=1</p>
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