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DECEMBER 2010 E-NOTES:

E-Notes is your monthly electronic newsletter full of the latest news about the literary world. Our newsletter is a PNWA Member Benefit.

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PNWA NEWS:

No Member Meeting this month

In lieu of a December meeting, we invite you to join us at our annual holiday party (details below).

 

 

PNWA Holiday Party

Thank you for your support this year!  Please join us on Saturday, December 11 from 3-6pm for our annual holiday party and author book signing.  Whether you are a current member of the organization, a fan of bestselling local authors, or just curious about some of the things we do, we invite you to enjoy an evening of books and warm conversation.

 

Complimentary wine and refreshments will be provided. 

 

Looking for a great gift idea?  An autographed copy from your favorite bestselling author makes the perfect holiday present.  The following authors will be available to sign books during the party:


Robert Dugoni, the New York Times bestselling author of the David Sloane series, has been called "
the undisputed king of the legal thriller" (Providence Journal).  His latest novel is Bodily Harm. www.robertdugoni.com

Susan Wingate is the award-winning author of the novels Easy as Pie, Bobby's Diner, and many others.  She writes in a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, noir mystery, memoir, short stories, plays, and poetry.  www.susanwingate.com 

Marcella Burnard,a member of Romance Writers of America's fantasy, futuristic, and paranormal special-interest chapter, writes a unique combination of science fiction and romance.  Her latest book is Enemy Within.  www.marcellaburnard.com

 

Elizabeth Boyle is the New York Times bestselling author of such fast-paced romance titles as Love Letters from a Duke, Confessions of a Little Black Gown, and How I Met My Countess.  www.elizabethboyle.com

 

Come visit with authors, PNWA members, and guests in the relaxed atmosphere of the Writers' Cottage in Gilman Village (317 NW Gilman Blvd, space #8, Issaquah, WA 98027). 

Members and non-members alike are all invited to attend!

 

 

 

Writers' Cottage Book Signing Dec. 4

On Saturday, December 4, from 12 noon to 2pm, three PNWA members will be signing copies of their latest books:

Carolyn Schott is the author of Yes You! Yes Now! Visiting Your Ancestral Town and several travel essays.  Ed Lincoln is the author of Life Through the Rearview Mirror, a memoir of his time driving Seattle's infamous Pink Toe Truck.  Ilene Birkwood is the author of The Second Torpedo, a true story of her survival as a child of a torpedoed ocean liner during World War II. 

All three will be selling and signing copies at our Writers' Cottage location in Issaquah's Gilman Village.  We hope to see you there!

MEMBER NEWS:

PNWA member Patrick Corbiere announces the release of his novel, Dragon's Breath: A Firestorm.  Two paramedic firefighters in crisis--one of marriage and love, the other of faith--move in a timeline toward a lethal disaster and fate. (Reviewed positively by Kirkus Discoveries)  www.dragonsbreathafirestorm.com

 

PNWA member Kathleen McFall was recently featured in an article in The Oregonian.  In an interview with her and her husband/co-author Clark Hays, she discusses life, love, publishing rights, and vampires.  Read the article at http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2010/11/the_cowboy_and_the_vampire_get.html

 

PNWA member Marilee Brothers' book Moon Rise has been announced as a finalist in the YA fiction category of the EPIC Award e-book contest, sponsored by the Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) organization.  Moon Rise is the second book in the Unbidden Magic series, of which there will be five.  www.marileebrothers.com/


CONTESTS/SUBMISSIONS:


PNWA 2011 Literary Contest

Our 2011 contest is an opportunity for you to showcase your unpublished work.  Submit entries in any of twelve categories:

1. Mainstream

2. Historical

3. Romance (this year accepting electronic submissions only) 

4. Mystery / Thriller

5. Science Fiction / Fantasy / Horror

6. Young Adult

7. Nonfiction / Memoir

8. Screenwriting

9. Poetry

10. Short Story

11. Children's Picture / Chapter Book / Middle Grade

12. Adult Short Topics: Article / Essay / Short Memoir

 

Finalists are judged by an agent/editor/industry professional to determine the top two in each category.  $700 First Prize per category; $300 Second Prize. 

Entries are $35 per entry for current PNWA members and $50 per entry for non-members.  Simultaneous entries are accepted ONLY in different categories; that is, you may not submit more than one entry to a single category.  All entries must be received by February 18, 2011.

 

Entry forms and detailed guidelines are available at www.pnwa.org.

 

 

Submissions for Prole, Poetry and Prose

Prose submissions:

Short story and creative non-fiction submissions are welcome. We are open to most themes, although we do not accept fan fiction. There is an upper word limit of 7500 words, but pieces of a shorter length are more likely to be accepted if the quality is right.  All submissions should be contained within the body of an email. You should include your legal name, contact details, word count and a short, third person author bio of no more than one hundred words.

To save time: all prose should be single spaced; plain Arial font should be used; paragraphs should be single spaced unless you want to indicate a significant break; single speech marks should be used.

Send all prose submissions to: [email protected]

Please type 'submission' in the subject line.

Any email with an attachment will be deleted without being read.

 

Poetry submissions.

We are open to all forms of poetry whether it be structured or free, rhymed or blank, light or serious; we consider content and quality over form. Patience Strong inspired verse is discouraged. Individual poems are accepted, but we would prefer to see a small collection of up to five pieces. If you are submitting more than three poems, please limit the number of lines to sixty per poem. If you wish to submit longer poems, please limit yourself to a maximum of three pieces.  All submissions should be contained within the body of an email. You should include your legal name, contact details, word count and a short, third person author bio of no more than one hundred words.

To save time: all poetry should be single spaced unless you want to indicate a significant break; plain Arial font should be used; single speech marks should be used.

Send all poetry submissions to: [email protected]

Please type submission in the subject line.

Any email with an attachment will be deleted without being read. 

www.prolebooks.co.uk




CLASSES/WORKSHOPS:


Critique.org

Having a hard time finding a critique group?  Check out www.critique.org.

 

Critique.org is for serious authors who wish to improve their craft - those who seek to gain professional stature within their field or increase it. Critique.org workshops focus on in-depth critiques of your works, a process which helps both the recipient and the reviewer to grow. In addition to depth of analysis, much of critique.org's secret is our emphasis on respectful and diplomatic critiques.

 

How it works: You get your work critiqued in exchange for critiquing the work of others, both of which are invaluable ways to improve your craft. The workshops are run by the Critter Captain, Dr. Andrew Burt (founder of the world's first Internet service provider and former vice-president of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.), along with his army of software minions. We also have forums to discuss your craft and the critiquing process, as well as many other useful and fun resources. Critique.org is free (except for the work of doing critiques!) and funded by donations; if you find the workshop useful, donations are appreciated.


 
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