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Published by zentao7.com writers group in their June 29, 2005 newsletter
The Word in Writing by B.J. Muntain
Vol 2, Issue 47, June 29, 2005
A new home for Wildside Press, a slight 'oops' at Fantasy & Science Fiction, and a sad time for Hundred Acre Wood... .
I do not guarantee any markets
New Markets:
Penwomanship is a new woman's art and literary magazine, looking for short stories, poetry and personal essays "by and about women who have faced cancer" for their premiere issue. CLICK HERE
Market Changes:
Scrybe Press is looking for submissions of short horror, science fiction or fantasy stories. Right now, they only accept "submissions from authors with at least 1 published sale or membership in either the HWA or SFWA." Authors without these qualifications must get permission first. CLICK HERE
Wildside Press has a new address:
Wildside Press, LLC
9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234
Rockville, MD 20850.
Though Bethany House does not accept unsolicited submissions, they will consider one-page queries for Christian fiction sent to their fax line. CLICK HERE (Guidelines can be found under 'About Us', at the bottom of their FAQs.)
Publisher Caroline Michel is leaving HarperPress to become the new managing director of the London-based part of William Morris Associates. CLICK HERE
Kregel Publications no longer accepts unsolicited material. CLICK HERE
Mytholog has new guidelines. CLICK HERE
Maggie McKernan is leaving her position as Publishing Director of Weidenfeld’s Phoenix House imprint. CLICK HERE
Continuum Science Fiction will now be published in both print and on-line versions. CLICK HERE
Natalie Jerome, Commissioning Editor of Boxtree, is leaving to become Editorial Director of Virgin Books.
Anya Serota will be moving up from her position as Senior Editor to Publisher of John Murray.
Closed Markets:
The Arkham Tales anthology is now filled and closed to submissions. CLICK HERE
The Pedestal Magazine is closed to all fiction but flash fiction under 1000 words until the end of August. CLICK HERE
Lenox Avenue's theme issue is filled, and they will not accept submissions again until August 1, 2005.
Dated Markets (Anthologies, Contests, Special and Themed Issues):
Book of Dark Wisdom is holding a Bookmark Contest -- they are looking for artwork and prose/poetry/quotes to put on bookmarks. Entry fee: None. Deadline: August 10, 2005. CLICK HERE
The Historical Novel Society is holding a competition for The Historical Short Fiction Prize 2005. 'Historical' includes certain types of speculative histories. Entry fee: varies around 30 Euro. Deadline: August 31, 2005. CLICK HERE
The St. Lawrence Book Award is offered annually by Black Lawrence Press "for a first collection of poems or short stories." Entry fee: $25. Deadline: August 31, 2005. CLICK HERE (Click on link in the list on the right of the page.)
The Creative Writing Program in the English Department of the University of Louisville sponsors The Calvino Prize, an annual competition for fiction in the style of Italo Calvino. Entry fee: $15. Deadline: October 15, 2005. CLICK HERE
Writer's Digest is holding a new contest for short fiction in five genre categories: the WD Popular Fiction Awards. Entry fee: $12.50. Deadline: November 1, 2005. CLICK HERE
A Woman's Write's current quarterly contest is themed 'Tell it like it is, Woman!' Entry fee: $10. Deadline: November 30, 2005. CLICK HERE
News:
Gordon Van Gelder reports that since Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction changed companies to send out renewals, a few glitches have occurred: some people didn't receive their renewal in time, others received more than one invoice. If you're one of the former, you can quickly renew on the website: CLICK HERE. If you've received two invoices, throw the second away.
Our Losses:
Paul Winchell (December 21, 1922 - June 24, 2005) Originally the ventriloquist for dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead, Winchell also voiced several other characters, including Winnie-the-Pooh's Tigger. An inventor, Winchell invented the artificial heart.
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John Fiedler (1925 - June 25, 2005) Fiedler was a well-known actor, appearing in such diverse productions as Star Trek, The Bob Newhart Show, Twelve Angry Men, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Get Smart. He also provided the voice for Winnie-the-Pooh's Piglet. CLICK HERE
Howard Morris (September 4, 1919 - May 21, 2005) A varied actor and director, Morris was known for work on such projects as The Nutty Professor, The Andy Griffith Show and Archie. He was also the voice for Winnie-the-Pooh's Gopher. CLICK HERE
Jack St. Clair Kilby (November 8, 1923 - June 20, 2005) Kilby invented the microchip.
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Paul Cassidy (1910 - May 15, 2005) Cassidy was one of the original Superman artists. CLICK HERE
Sam Kweskin (1924 - June 23, 2005) Kweskin was an artist for Atlas and for Marvel Comics.
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Donald Buchanan (died June 13, 2005 at 82) Buchanan led the team that designed the 'crawlers' that carry NASA rockets to their launch pads. CLICK HERE
Shelby Foote (November 7, 1916 - June 27, 2005) A novelist and historian, Foote was known for such works as The Civil War: A Narrative and September, September.
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Author's Note
Wow. Tigger, Piglet and Gopher, all gone in little more than a month. It does seem a little creepy that they all passed away about the same time -- until you realize that they were all in their 80's. Still, the older I get, the younger 80 seems... . You can find me hanging to youth with all my strength HERE.
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