[CW-Grad] James D. Houston Legacy Award

[Michael Jayme]

Hi All,

Wasn't sure if this prize was mentioned here yet, but with the amount of great work coming out of the program, it's worth mentioning again.  Also, last year's winner, Mariah Young, is a former MFA too.

All best,

Michael Jayme


CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Heyday Books is looking for first-rate fiction or nonfiction written by an emerging author.

Friends and family of the late Santa Cruz author James D. Houston have established a fund
to honor his memory and further his legacy. Known as a masterful writer in both fiction and
nonfiction genres, Houston was also a dedicated teacher and passionate promoter of
emerging authors. The James D. Houston Legacy Award will support publication of books
by writers who reflect Houston’s humane values, his thoughtful engagement with life, and
his literary exploration of California, Hawaii, and the West.

The James D. Houston Award–winning manuscript will be published by Heyday, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit publisher, in the fall of 2013, and the writer whose manuscript is chosen will
receive a $5,000 advance.

The following are examples of the types of manuscripts we are looking for: novels, literary
memoirs, creative nonfiction (book length or collection of essays), and short story
collections. Manuscripts must be finished; no in-progress work will be accepted (however,
please consider submitting in the future). The editorial committee especially favors works
by emerging writers (this would be his or her first or second published book). Works with a
California focus would play best to Heyday’s strengths.

To submit a manuscript for consideration, please include the following:

 a cover letter (concrete ideas and opportunities for the promotion of your book
would be appreciated);

 a summary and outline (especially for collections of shorter pieces) of the project,
including estimated word count(s);

 a CV, especially listing previous publications;

 a full manuscript (double-spaced, standard font and font size).

Please send materials as a single PDF file with the subject “Houston Award submission” to
sylvia at heydaybooks.com.

Submissions are due by June 1, 2012. There is no entry fee. Finalists will be notified by
September 1, 2012. Decisions on publications will be made collegially by Heyday’s publisher,
Malcolm Margolin, by the Houston family represented by Houston’s wife Jeanne Wakatsuki
Houston, and by friends of the late author.
Please, no phone calls.
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