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Winter of 2022 ~~ Contests and Markets

Special thanks to Kotobee Blog  for most of these submission suggestions in January and the first part of February. They deal with e-books, publishing, and everything in between.  January Deadlines STEINBECK FELLOWS PROGRAM Deadline: January 3. “Offers emerging writers of any age and background the opportunity to pursue a significant writing project while in residence

Winter of 2022 ~~ Hooked on Books

“Every problem comes with a baggage of solutions.”   ~~Wiley Cash   WHEN GHOSTS COME HOME Written by Wiley Cash and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN # 978-0062312662 Published by William Morrow (September 21, 2021) The Lengths Men Will Go To  When do we have trouble seeing the big picture? Often it happens when

2021 — Flash Prose Contest Winners

The Flash Prose Contest Winners Are 2021 Flash Prose Winners It’s never easy to pick winners. All of the finalists submitted wonderful pieces. So did those who were long-listed. Our judges felt these pieces are winners and I agree. We hope you’ll enjoy them. As always, if you’d like to send a message to any

Fall 2021 ~~ Author Interviews

“Write about things that you’re afraid to speak. . . ”  ~~Linda Hoye   The Presence of Absence: A Story About Busyness, Brokenness, and Being Beloved The Presence of Absence sounds like an oxymoron at first. Far from it. It’s a story that encompasses philosophy, spirituality, and a fascinating journey of self-discovery. Author Linda Hoye

2021 Flash Fiction Winners

2021 Flash Fiction Winners “It took one hundred and four seconds but felt longer. She knew something was wrong within twenty-five.”   –Máiréad Hurley The quality of the writing was high. We had some wonderful stories from both experienced and emerging writers. Good job! We are proud of our winners, finalists, and everyone who had the

Fall 2021 ~~ Building a Marketing Support System Without Selling Anything

“Can you look in their books and see if they list a publicist or two?”   If you Google “Tips for Book Marketing in 2021,” you’ll find plenty of openings, opportunities, and sites with promises that seem too good to be true. Use discretion if you go that route. Use the same intelligence you brought

Fall 2021 ~~ Hooked on Wonderful Books

WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS Written by Stacey Abrams and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN #: 978-0385546577 Doubleday (May 11, 2021)   When Medical Science and Ethics Collide “Science is the greatest trick the Devil ever played on man!” Justice Wynn screams at a graduation ceremony where audience members worry about his sanity. Has paranoia become

Fall 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets

“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. “That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler FALL 2021–CONTESTS AND MARKETS   Do you run a writing contest with or without

Fall 2021~~Writing Advice

“Write from the heart.”   ~~B. Lynn Goodwin A Smorgasbord of Writing Advice One day when I felt stuck, I went searching for new advice. I sought something that would raise my writing to the next level. Here are 3 good articles I found   8 Writing Tips From Nobel Prize Winners: https://www.nownovel.com/blog/writing...   There’s

Summer 2021 ~~ Interviews

“I wrote on with a strong belief that my writing skills could transition from one genre to another if I just kept at it.”  ~~ Jennifer Smith Turner Rethinking Her Approach Jennifer Smith Turner won several awards for her debut Child Bride, the story of a woman who defied her expected destiny in a time when