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The Rose & Thorn April 2008 Newsletter
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barbara quinn
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Apr 03, 2008 13:03 PST
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THE ROSE & THORN NEWSLETTER
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From: The Rose & Thorn Literary E-zine
www.theroseandthornezine.com
Volume 10, Issue #13
April 2008
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“To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has
already achieved, but at what he aspires to.” - Kahlil Gibran
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SPONSOR SPOT
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WAR POETRY CONTEST – CLOSING NEXT MONTH
Seventh year. Fifteen cash prizes totaling $5,000. Top prize $2,000.
Submit 1-3 unpublished poems on the theme of war, up to 500 lines in
all. Winning entries published online. Sponsored by Winning Writers. $15
entry fee, payable to Winning Writers. Postmark deadline: May 31. Judge:
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Writers is proud to be one of "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's
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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
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* From the Editor's Pen
* From the Publisher’s Pen
* Special Announcements
* From the Co-Managing Editor
* Of Literary Note
* Markets & Contests
* Author Interviews
* Book Reviews
* The Readers' Mailbag
* What We Are Up To
* Masthead
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FROM THE EDITOR'S PEN-
Kathryn Magendie
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Dear Readers,
The windows are open, as is the front door, and I hear the creek as it
rushes down to join its bigger sister. I saw my first Goldfinch this
morning. On my mountain, there are flowers, new shoots of bright green
grass, and the first budding of trees. In the valley, the process is
further along. I feel spring; I see spring. Beginnings from what has
only remained hidden, waiting.
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about writers. Maybe because there are
some days I want to walk away from this writer’s life and find something
“easy,” something that pays better, something that isn’t so, well, so
rejecting. But then, I remember the days I worked in an office to pay
the bills — long long long days trapped inside four walls taking orders
from someone else. The “easy” days of staring at my paycheck and
thinking, “Is this all I get for all those hours of torture, boredom,
and sometimes abuse from superiors?”
The writer’s life can be lonely, and sometimes seemingly cruel. It can
feel as if I am a beggar on the streets — “Will you take my novel (or
story or essay), please? Will write for food…” My pride is often
bruised, crushed underfoot even. It can leave me with a feeling of
rebellion, one that says, “That’s it! I don’t care if my novels rot!
I’ve had it.” Ah, but then I think of my characters and how they are so
very alive and wanting, waiting for me to find a home for them so that
all of you can know them, too. I think of the words, “Never Give Up,”
and while often those words sound hollow, they are true, they are
necessary, they are what keep me querying (what keeps me writing is that
need, and you writers know what I am talking about.) And yes, I know
that being a writer first makes me a better editor, for perhaps I
understand what needs to be understood.
So readers, read us, wait for us, give us your love for we need and
adore you. And writers, never give up, keep writing, and when you have
that story, poem, essay, send it to us, for we love to hear from you,
love to read you, love to support you. Right now is a beginning. Begin.
Kat
Senior Editor/Senior Newsletter Editor
www.kathrynmagendie.com
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FROM THE PUBLISHER’S PEN-
Barbara Quinn
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Dear Readers,
It's spring at last and the days are longer and the sun stronger. What a
relief it is to get outside again without bundling up.
Our new issue will be along soon. Till then, why don't you try out our
Blog, Roses & Thorns? There's always something happening there. And
don't forget about our YOG . . . our Year of Gratitude blog where four
of us, plus guest authors, are keeping an attitude of gratitude for a
full year. We post each day and it's quite a challenge some days.
By now you may have heard about Amazon's newest policy. I thought I'd
share my opinion on this unfortunate development in which Amazon is
requiring POD publishers to print their books via their arm, Book Surge,
if they want the books to be listed at the site. Should a POD publisher
fail to agree to the new arrangement, Amazon deadens the buy button for
the book. IMHO, the exception Amazon carved out allowing authors to
provide five of their own copies to them is awkward and I hope it
doesn't cut it legally. There are petitions circulating and I urge
everyone to write to Amazon to voice their concerns. jcli-@amazon.com
is an address you can use.
cust.s-@amazon.com is another. Looks to me as if this policy will
result in more money for Amazon and probably eventually fewer royalties
to authors, and may squeeze out the small POD's.
Barnes & Noble is still listing POD books in the usual fashion so I'm
taking my business there whenever possible.
Barb
GOT YOG?: http://barbaraquinnyearofgratitude.blogspot.com/
Roses & Thorns: http://roseandthornreviews.blogspot.com/
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW MASTHEAD
After all these years, you finally get to look upon the roses & thorns
of your favorite online publication. Check out our new masthead page at:
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R&T IS A PAYING MARKET
For each piece of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction The Rose &
Thorn publishes; we will pay $5 via PayPal. Yes, we'd love to pay more.
Donate, take out an ad, and fill our coffers.
Do submit. Guidelines are at the site—
www.theroseandthornezine.com
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HELP WANTED
Seeking strong, upbeat individuals who love all things literary.
Volunteer for a great site. Why? For the experience, for the pleasure of
learning and doing something you love, but most of all, to enhance our
global literary community of which you are an important part. We have
several staff positions available at The Rose & Thorn.
We especially need help with compiling and updating the staffer bios,
and with promotion of the site. Want to do a podcast for us? Or help us
become a presence on youtube?
We need YOU!
Contact Barbara Quinn at BAQu-@aol.com
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BLOG MANAGER WANTED
The Rose & Thorn Literary Ezine http://www.theroseandthornezine.com/ is
looking for a Blog Site Manager for its official blog page, Roses &
Thorns http://roseandthornreviews.blogspot.com/
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Work with blog Co-Administrators to maintain and improve
the Roses & Thorns blog site on Blogger.com by making suggestions on
site design, maintaining and adding new links, podcasts, reader polls,
videos, etc., and keeping abreast of new capabilities as they become
available.
WHO YOU'LL BE: A creative individual with literary inclinations. HTML
and graphic design skills a definite plus. Some familiarity with working
on Blogger.com preferred but not required.
WHAT YOU'LL GET: Truth being that all staff members are volunteers,
eternal gratitude and renown within The Rose & Thorn ranks; this is a
great resume-building opportunity with a literary-nonprofit celebrating
its 10th anniversary of online publication. You'll also have the
opportunity to contribute blog posts of your own on self-selected topics
relevant to the scope and content of the blog, review books, and
possibly conduct interviews with famous authors.
CONTACT: Nannette Croce nb-@wyndham.name
or Cesar Garza caesars-@yahoo.com
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WHY NOT DONATE?
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No amount is too small and all funds are used to keep this site going.
Did you know that we've been listed as one of Writer's Digest's Top 30
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Truly Useful site? (Visit our awards page to see more.)
Please donate by clicking http://tinyurl.com/2zxn63
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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MILLION WRITERS AWARD
The Rose & Thorn wishes to congratulate our three nominees for this
year's Million Writers Award from storySouth.
Adnan Mahmutovic "Integration Under the Midnight Sun"
Brett Rosenblatt "A Night at the Plywood Palace"
Drue Fairlie "Only Dragons Live Forever"
For this award, editors of online publications were asked to nominate up
to three pieces of short fiction, over 1000 words, that appeared in an
online publication in the year 2007. Members of the public can nominate
one story. If you have another favorite story that appeared in The Rose
& Thorn in 2007, you can nominate it there. Check out the Award Website
after April 15. Voting on the 10 most notable stories chosen by
storySouth will be open to public voting on May 1.
http://www.storysouth.com/millionwriters.html
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MICRO AWARD
The Rose & Thorn wishes to congratulate Suzanne LaFetra, author of
Little Earthquakes, our nominee for the 2007 Micro Award.
This award is for short short fiction under 1000 words that appeared
online or in print during 2007. Winners and all nominees will be posted
on the official Micro Awards Website on or about December 15.
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BEST OF THE NET 2007
Rose & Thorn Recognized by "Best of the Net 2007"
For the second year in a row, The Rose & Thorn has been recognized by
Sundress Publications' "Best of the Net" anthology. The following works
were distinguished as finalists in the poetry category:
"Survey Crew" by M. Frost - Fall 2006
"vanitas" by Tim J. Brennan - Winter 2006
For a complete list of winners and finalists, as well as some background
info on the anthology, follow the link:
http://www.sundress.net/bestof/
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PREDITORS & EDITORS 2007
The Preditors & Editors 2007 poll results are in and once again R&T
scored in the top ten for the following categories:
Nonfiction Magazine/ezines 3rd place
Poetry Magazine/ezines 4th place
Fiction Magazine/ezines 7th place
Ranking in the top 15:
Magazine/Ezine Editor 11th place
Book Reviews 15th place
Also, congratulations go to TRACIE MCBRIDE. Her poem, Pierced, published
in the Spring '07 issue of The Rose & Thorn placed 11th in the Poem
category.
Thanks to all our loyal readers who voted for us, and a special thanks
to all of you whose wonderful submissions make us a consistently
high-ranking zine.
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FROM CO-MANAGING EDITOR-
Nannette Croce
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Award Nominations
One of our most difficult jobs at The Rose & Thorn is choosing award
nominations. Each year the list of awards grows ––Pushcart, Best of the
Web, Best of the Net, Million Writers — and each has different
guidelines for length, genres, date of publication, number of
nominations. But the hardest part is choosing "the best" of all the
wonderful work we publish. The fiction, essays, and poems that make it
into the zine have already faced stiff competition having been chosen
from among some 400 submissions per month. So how do we choose the one,
two, or three pieces that represent "the best of the best?"
In addition to congratulating our award nominees, congratulations should
also go to all those whose work has appeared in The Rose & Thorn over
the past 10 years and to those who will be chosen for the next 10 as
well. Just by getting in, you've made it through the first round of
judging.
Nannette
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OF LITERARY NOTE
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JAMES BROWN ANTHOLOGY
Dr. Mary E. Weems invites your submission:
Say it Loud: Poems about James Brown. Edited by: Mary E. Weems, and
Michael Oatman. We grew up on James Brown's hit me! When he danced every
young Black man wanted to love, groove and look like him. Mr. Brown
wasn't called the hardest working man in show business because he
wasn't. Experiencing a James Brown show was like getting your favourite
soul food twice, plus dessert. His songs, like black power fists you
could be proud of and move to at the same time. When Mr. Brown sang make
it funky we sweated even in the wintertime.
Losing him was like losing somebody in our family. This is a shout out
for poems about the impact James Brown had on our lives. Poems that will
help people remember, honour, and celebrate his legacy. Don't be left in
a cold sweat, send us your old and new James Brown poems today.
Submission Guidelines: 3-5 Unpublished and/or published poems with
acknowledgement included. No longer than 73 lines Deadline: April 30,
2008 (Receipt not postmark) Send hard copies along with a Word Document
and short bio on a CD to: Dr. Mary E. Weems / English Department / John
Carroll University /20700 North Park Blvd. / University Hts., Ohio 44118
Send via e-mail attachment (Word Documents Only) to:
mweems at sbcglobal dot net
and
mikeoatman at hotmail dot com
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SUBTLETEA
SubtleTea is an art site leaning toward the written word that is more
about content than frills and glitz.
We prefer to receive submissions via e-mail. Just copy/cut and paste
onto the email field. Additional Word attachments (to preserve format,
etc.) are welcome. Special cases for postal mail should be proposed in a
brief email query.
All material remains in YOUR possession, in YOUR copyright, subject to
YOUR volition. A mention of SubtleTea is appreciated if/when you use
selected pieces in the future. Selected pieces may also reprise in
future editions or appear in an anthology, etc.
There are no rejections. Accepted work receives replies; declined work
does not. SUBMIT/QUERY VIA dooms-@subtletea.com
Visit: http://www.subtletea.com/
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MARKETS AND CONTESTS
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Readers should make sure to check sources carefully and to inquire about
references when appropriate. The Rose & Thorn cannot assume
responsibility for the sites and services mentioned below.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS-CUP OF COMFORT
All Cup of Comfort stories must be original; true; appropriate for
mainstream Americans (adult, primarily women); inspiring, comforting,
and/or uplifting; and 1,000 to 2,000 words.
Creative nonfiction and narrative essays preferred (that is,
incorporating such fictive elements as scene, dialogue, character/plot
development, imagery, and literary word usage). Whether serious or
humorous, the story should be authentic and engaging.
Needs:
A Cup of Comfort for Military Families
A Cup of Comfort for New Mothers
A Cup of Comfort for Adoptive Families
A Cup of Comfort for Fathers
A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Special Needs
A Second Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers
A Cup of Comfort for the Grieving Heart
For guidelines and deadlines, go to:
http://www.cupofcomfort.com/share.htm
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SHIMMER
What to send us: Unusual and beautifully-written speculative fiction
stories with full plots and strong characters. The best way to
understand what we are looking for is to read an issue of the magazine.
We also recommend reading our What We Want page, which describes our
preferences and expectations in detail. Improve your chances of
acceptance by understanding what we’re looking for.
Payment and Rights: Beginning with our Autumn 2006 issue, authors will
be paid 1 cent per word, minimum $10, maximum $30. You’ll also receive a
copy (both print and electronic) of the issue in which your story
appears.
For further guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/2ocafw
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THE TOWN DRUNK
The Town Drunk publishes lighthearted and humorous short stories that
contain an element of science fiction, fantasy, or the supernatural.
Horror tropes are welcome, but they must receive a lighthearted
treatment. Cross-genre work is also welcome. Most importantly, we seek
to offer stories that are fun to read, leaving our readers smiling and
eager to share what they've read. Please note that we only publish short
stories at this time. We do not accept poetry, scripts, or nonfiction.
We pay a flat rate of US$35.
We look forward to seeing your work! For guidelines, go to:
http://www.thetowndrunk.org/guidelines.aspx
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BORDIGHERA POETRY PRIZE
Announcing an Annual Book Publication Poetry Prize, established 1997.
Sponsored by The Sonia Raiziss-Giop Charitable Foundation
The prize, consisting of book publication in bilingual edition by
Bordighera, Inc., is dedicated to finding the best manuscripts of poetry
in English by an American poet of Italian descent and surname or middle
maiden surname, to be translated upon selection by the judges into
quality translations of modern Italian, for the benefit of American
poets of Italian ancestry and the preservation of the Italian language.
Each winning manuscript will be awarded a cash prize of $1,000 to the
winning poet and $1,000 for a commissioned translator. The poet must be
a U.S. Citizen, but the translator may be an Italian native speaker, not
necessarily a U.S. citizen. The poet may translate his/her own work if
bilingually qualified. Submission may be made in English or bilingually
with English followed by Italian mss. No entry fee.
* Submissions must be postmarked by May 31 yearly.
For guidelines and mailing address, click:
http://tinyurl.com/2r9f37
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THE DRUE HEINZ LITERATURE PRIZE
The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short
fiction and makes their work available to readers around the world. The
award is open to writers who have published a book-length collection of
fiction or at least three short stories or novellas in commercial
magazines or literary journals.
Manuscripts are judged anonymously by nationally known writers; past
judges have included Robert Penn Warren, Joyce Carol Oates, Raymond
Carver, Margaret Atwood, Russell Banks, Rick Moody and Joan Didion. The
prize carries a cash award of $15,000 and publication by the University
of Pittsburgh Press under its standard contract.
For more information and guidelines, go to: http://tinyurl.com/33gx6y
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L. RON HUBBARD’S WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST
Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer,
Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant
forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction. The elite
character of the contest is evident from the roster of judges: Kevin J.
Anderson, Doug Beason, Gregory Benford, Algis Budrys, Orson Scott Card,
Sean Williams, Brian Herbert, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Eric Kotani, Anne
McCaffrey, Larry Niven, Frederik Pohl, Jerry Pournelle, Tim Powers,
Robert Silverberg and K.D. Wentworth.
In 1988, Mr. Hubbard's vision inspired a contest for new and aspiring
illustrators seeking to become speculative fiction artists.
For more on the contest, go to: http://www.writersofthefuture.com/
And for rules, go to:
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm
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NOVELLO FESTIVAL AWARD
The contest is open to anyone age 18 or over who is a legal resident of
N.C. or S.C.
Submissions should consist of an original, unpublished work of literary
fiction or literary non-fiction, 200 to 400 pages. Only one manuscript
per author, please. No agent submissions will be accepted. No genre
fiction such as romance, thrillers, sci-fi, etc.
The work must be for a general adult audience. Manuscripts should be
typed, double-spaced, on 8-1/2 x 11” white paper. Good quality
photocopies are acceptable. Pages should be numbered consecutively.
A one-page cover letter should accompany the manuscript, containing the
author's name, address, telephone number, brief bio, and a short summary
of the work. No manuscripts will be returned. If you would like
confirmation of receipt, please enclose a stamped, self-address
postcard. Previously submitted manuscripts will be accepted as long as
the above requirements are met.
Deadline is May 1, 2008. For more information/guidelines, go to:
http://www.novellopress.org/sub.asp
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TOASTED CHEESE LITERARY JOURNAL CONTESTS
Rules apply to all Toasted Cheese contests. There are no entry fees for
any Toasted Cheese contest. Limit of one entry per person per contest.
First, second,* and third* place stories are published in Toasted Cheese
Literary Journal. Honorable mentions may also be awarded. For more
guidelines, visit the website below.
Miscellaneous Contests guidelines, visit:
http://www.toasted-cheese.com/ezine/contest.htm
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AUTHOR INTERVIEWS
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Brent Martin: http://tinyurl.com/3ac8uw
Chris Tusa: http://tinyurl.com/3bvgp9
Tim Sandlin: http://tinyurl.com/3cl2g9
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BOOK REVIEWS
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Rowdy in Paris by Tim Sandlin
With Rowdy in Paris Tim Sandlin has written a rollicking yet often
poignant tale of bull rider Rowdy Talbot who follows two French exchange
students back to Paris to retrieve his stolen belt buckle. The ornate
buckle was his prize for placing first in the Crockett County Rodeo …
http://tinyurl.com/yolrbb
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Earthly Pleasures by Karen Neches
Karen Neches' novel revolves around eight central characters. Skye, a
hospitality greeter, greets souls ("clients" as they are called in
heaven) when they pass away ...
http://tinyurl.com/2yf9pb
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The Expeditions, a Novel by Karl Iagnemma
Like his short story collection On the Nature of Human Romantic
Interaction, Karl Iganemma’s first novel, The Expeditions, also has a
scientific theme. This time it is a “scientifical expedition” into the
wilds of Michigan in the 1840s ...
http://tinyurl.com/yozsz6
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poems from snowhill, A Poetry Chapbook by Brent Martin
Never judge the power of a book by its size or how unassuming its cover
is — “poems from snow hill road” holds just twenty poems, has a plain
black and white cover depicting the title of the book …
http://tinyurl.com/yu6sux
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More reviews by your favorite staffers are available
www.roseandthornreviews.blogspot.com/
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THE READER'S MAIL BAG
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Your feedback is welcome. Letters to the editor should be sent by
clicking "Reply" to this newsletter.
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WHAT WE'RE UP TO
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When the staff of the Rose & Thorn isn't slaving away over prose and
poetry, or at their day jobs, they're scribbling their own musings and
submitting to other worthy publications.
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MFA PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
Assistant Poetry Editor Megan Roth was accepted in the MFA program for
poetry in the Creative Writing department at the University of Miami.
She was offered a full scholarship plus a stipend. As well, she has the
opportunity to be a teaching assistant in one undergraduate creative
writing workshop per semester.
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ON THE RADIO
Barbara Quinn will be discussing The Rose & Thorn and her work on Blog
Talk Radio, Conscious Discussions, hosted by Lillian Brummet, on June
19. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions
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FREELANCE SUCCESS & MORE
Angie Ledbetter sold a few more feature articles to the Piedmont Parent
and other regional parenting pubs, and has a short story in the final
selection round of Adams Media's Christmas Traditions anthology.
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ARTIST’S CREATIONS ON DISPLAY
Senior editor Wil Hough, having recently completed his creation for the
Underground Railroad frescoe for the Racine Heritage Museum, has been
chosen as one of the artists to display his creation "Spring Around the
Rosie" at the Racine Wisconsin "Sphere Madness Celebration" to be held
in May of this year. His design upon a 32-inch diameter globe set atop a
24-inch pyramidal base is, of course, a rose encircled by a garland of
roses with a poem of spring's rebirth imprinted upon its base.
He has qualified for a cash stipend to defray costs and is hoping to win
one of the contest prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Visit: http://tinyurl.com/3bxkfe
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ON STAGE
Kathryn Magendie put down her pen, temporarily, to act on stage for the
first time; playing Clementine in Waynesville’s Hart Theater production
of “Bat Boy the Musical.” In the area? Last weekend to see the play:
April 4, 5, 6.
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VIDEO HELP WANTED
R&T would like to create a video trailer for You Tube, and possibly a
podcast of the zine. If you have the skills to craft something for us
and want to pitch in - to great appreciation and love from all of us -
please email Barbara Quinn at baqu-@aol.com.
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AN INVITE BACK TO THE FORUM!
Dear Readers,
For both readers and writers interested in sharing work and interactive
commentary, be sure to visit our updated Community Forums. There, you
will discover folders for all forms of fiction, personal experiences,
poetry, and more. For those students bogged down with creative or essay
writing, this is the place to ask for help. Of course, the emphasis is
on interactive so, while you are not required to provide commentary, it
is welcomed and encouraged.
Access is available by clicking on the Community Forum hyperlink located
on the Rose & Thorn entry page.
http://forum.uponfurtherreview.com/
Wil Hough
Senior Editor & Community Forum Manager
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YOUR AD CAN BE HERE
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like to share with our sophisticated and talented readers? Why not take
an ad out in The Rose & Thorn? Our ads are most reasonable and start at
$20.
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PURPLE SNOWFLAKE MARKETING
Purple Snowflake Marketing - How To Make Your Book Stand Out In A Crowd
is a reference guide for self-marketing authors who want to stand out in
a snowstorm of published books. With 21 appendices and well over 500
direct links, authors can begin promoting activities with a click of
their mouse. It can be ordered through the publisher at
http://www.twilighttimesbooks.com or through online e-book suppliers
such as booklocker.com or fictionwise.com.
Visit the author’s website at: http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit
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FEEDBACK AND WORD OF MOUSE WELCOME
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As always, thanks! Comments or questions? Email us. We love to hear your
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Until next time. Happy Reading!
The Staff of The Rose & Thorn.
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STAFF
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B.A. Quinn, Managing Editor and Publisher
Nannette Croce, Co-Managing Editor and Newsletter Editor
Kathryn Magendie, Senior Editor and Senior Newsletter Editor
C. Garza, Senior Editor
W. Hough, Senior Editor, Graphics Manager, Community Forum Administrator
Sandra Merz, Poetry Editor and Newsletter Editor
Eric Giere, Chief Webmaster
Nora Radcliffe-Capocy, Prose Editor
Angie Ledbetter, Prose Editor and Newsletter Editor
Dallas D’Angelo-Gary, Editor/Procedures Manager, Newsletter Editor
Karen Reiser, Prose Editor
Andrea Middendorf, Prose Editor
Liam Wilkinson, Cover Commentator
Jason Fryer, Content Producer
Erin McKnight, Assistant Editor
Cathy Biribauer, Assistant Editor
Kim Rush, Assistant Poetry Editor
Apryl Fox, Assistant Poetry Editor
Megan Roth, Assistant Poetry Editor
Laurel Fuller, Assistant Editor, Book Reviews
Maggie Grinnell, Assistant Editor, Blog
Jenn O’Neal, Assistant Editor, Proof-reader, Interviews
Rebecca Oliver, MySpace Manager
Sheri Whitlock, Assistant Editor, Myspace
Samella McClary Brown, Assistant Editor, Community Forum
Deborah Laws, Blog Proof Reader
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