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Annual "Let's Write!" Literary Contest Now Accepting Entries!

Contest opens -- January 15, 2010
Entries must be postmarked no later than -- April 15, 2010

All categories--Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction are open to all writers, published or unpublished. We will accept most genres, except pornography, erotica, graphic violence/horror, or anything racial or biased toward any religious or moral preference.

LITERARY RULES:

* Maximum entry length: 36 lines (poetry), 2500 words (fiction and non-fiction).
* All entries must be original, unpublished, and no...

Children's Books With a Message

This inspiring video shows the power of reading to connect, inspire and empower. Thanks to DarynKagan.com for the link.

(Warning: grab the tissues!)

Book Bites for Kids

It was such a pleasure to be a guest on the radio show "Book Bites for Kids." You can listen to my interview here:

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Also be sure to check out The National Writing for Children Center:
http://www.writingforchildrencenter.com

Contest for Young Writers in Arizona

Thanks to Amara Edblad for informing me of this contest for young writers!

Children's Fiction Contest, Arizona Consortium on the Arts

Submission deadline: January 31, 2010
For more information, or to mail submissions, please contact:
Writing Contest
Attn: Melanie Tighe
16428 N. 32nd Street
Suite 111
Phoenix, AZ 85032.

This contest is open to writers residing in Arizona. All submissions must be appropriate for children, 5000 words or less. Poetry or Short Stories with or without illustrations. Multiple...

Glass Woman Prize

An amazing woman named Beatte Sigriddaughter is making a difference in the world by giving women writers an opportunity to support each other and share their work. How? She created the Glass Woman Prize, an award she funds with 10% of her own income.

As she says in her own words, "I want to help along the cause of women expressing themselves authentically and fearlessly and passionately. It has something to do with a contribution to justice and soul growing in the world. One of my...

"Boysenberry Jam" Published in Debut Issue of New Literary Magazine Eclectic Flash!

I am thrilled and honored to announce that my flash fiction story "Boysenberry Jam" has been published in the debut issue of the wonderful new lit magazine Eclectic Flash.

Here is the opening:

A place for everything, and everything in its place – though her rationale behind the placement of each item was a mystery to him. It all seemed haphazard, random. Cans of tomatoes and corn and peas stretched back into the darkness. Cereal boxes stood guard beside the Ritz crackers and hot chocolate mix. ...

Listen to My Interview on SFSU's Radio Show "The Word" with Jon Becker

Lately I've been frequenting the airwaves, which has been absolutely delightful. To continue with this theme: a few weeks ago, I was fortunate to be a guest on the popular San Francisco State University radio show "The Word" hosted by Jon Becker. He was kind enough to upload the show online as a podcast, so it is available for anyone to listen to.



And here is the link for you to download the podcast: http...

Guest on "A Book and a Chat" Radio Show

On December 28th, I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the radio show "A Book and a Chat" with Storyheart, a.k.a. Barry Eva, who himself is the author of the wonderful book Across the Pond. It was such a pleasure to chat with Barry about the writing process, finding inspiration, and giving back. You can listen to my show here.

January is Young Adult Literature Month on "A Book and a Chat" -- Barry has lined up all sorts of wonderful YA authors to come on the show! You can find a complete sc...

Happy New Year!

Wow, I can't believe it's already 2010 -- not just a new year, but also a new decade! It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the new millennium. Who knows what joy, hope, creativity and new connections the next ten years will bring?

I celebrate each new year by reviewing what I accomplished in the past year and setting new goals for the upcoming year. I've found that writing down my goals is a rewarding way for me to take steps towards leading my best life and becoming my best self. ...

2009 Holiday Book Drive a Huge Success!!!

Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you to everyone who donated books to Write On's Holiday Book Drive for showing what Christmas is really about -- the joy of giving.

This year, we donated 923 new books to charities including the Boys & Girls Club, Casa Pacifica, and schools including Haycox School in Port Hueneme, California and 93rd Street School in Los Angeles.

Special thanks to the following generous people for donating beautiful boxes of books:


* Andrea Spence Accinelli and the Write On! Canad...