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Contents
Editorial
Your Letters
Latest Market needs
Competitions
Markets & Guidelines--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Editorial
Everybody is very excited at Regent Publications this week. The first
ebook of Roy Gaveston-Knight's ten volume collection is nearing completion.
It should be released in about 10 days, with the others following at roughly
two week intervals.
You can read below in our exclusive interview about his fascinating life which
has spawned over 1000 published poems - many of them prize winning - and
there will be a chance for three lucky readers to win a copy of "Wagon Trails",
(Book 1).
On the writing side of things, we have made a number of useful contacts over the
past week who will be providing lots of useful information to boost you writing.
Don't forget to send us your comments or questions about art, writing,photography
or any aspect of the freelancing business or just tell us about your latest success
so we can pass it on. The following message from Angela Chambers raises an
interesting question you might like to comment on.
Her poetry was recently accepted for publication, but when she enquired about
whether she would receive a contributors complementary copy her work was
returned with these comment from Editor Elizabeth Boyd."I produce this
magazine to make money and have no intention of letting it go the same way
as many others by giving away copies".
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2-Your Letters
I wanted to thank you for the insightful, and very helpful, comments you
have made on several earlier submissions. I truly do appreciate the
feedback. I also wanted to thank you for your Writer's Open Workshop. I have
received three issues so far and enjoyed them all. I subscribe to several
writing related newletters, and yours is without a doubt one of the best.Sincerely;
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Thanks, I've received a copy Halloween VOYAGE and MANSION is really lucky to
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3- Latest Market Information
BOOKLOCKER JR.
If your child is a writer, we'd love to publish their book
on Booklocker! You'll have to fill in the forms, but the
writing is up to them. Be sure to list the author's age
when signing up. Booklocker Jr. was Ali's idea.
Cute, huh? As soon as we have ten books authored
by children, we will add a Booklocker Jr. page to
feature their books (should take about a week).
If you have a scanner, your child can even illustrate
their own book. Scan the pictures they draw and
then copy and paste them into the appropriate page
in the book. We have a sample ebook available
in MSWord (so you can manipulate it). Download here:
http://www.booklocker.com/sampleebook.zip
Getting list on Booklocker is free, of course.
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What is Stark Raving Sanity?
Stark Raving Sanity is an electronic literary journal showcasing
anything literary, artistic, or interesting. This includes poems,
short stories, theoretical works and critical essays. SRS will be
published semiannually.What to submit?
All pieces must not have been previously published and cannot be a
simultaneous submission.Poetry:
Poetry should be submitted in poem or pose form. While pieces relating
to any topic or theme are acceptable, remember SRS looks for original
and somewhat offbeat pieces. There is no true length limit, but please
refrain from pieces exceeding 20 pages.Fiction:
Fiction works should be well-crafted, cutting edge, off the wall,
eclectic, and most importantly original. Pieces should not exceed 20
pages and should be submitted in standard format.Non-fiction:
Non-fiction pieces should be well written and original pieces. Things
such as critical essays and theoretical works are acceptable. Pieces
can be based on any theme or topic and cannot exceed 20 pages.Artwork:
Looking for cover art. Artwork should be sent as .jpg or .gif files.
It should stay true to the ideas presented by SRS (off-beat, eclectic,
etc.) and should be original work.How to submit?
Submissions are preferred via e-mail with the work within the body of
the e-mail message. However, attachments, such as Word 6.0 (.doc) or
text (.txt) are accepted as well. Also, submissions can be sent by
postal mail as hard copy works or on disk (to have your disk returned,
a SASE must be included). All submissions must include a bio
containing the author's name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail
address and the title of the work. Send works to:E-mail:
mailto:submit@StarkRavingSanity.com, with "SRS submission" in
the subject line.Postal Mail:
Stark Raving Sanity
Submissions
Digital Images Publishing Studios
P O Box 44894
Columbus, Ohio 43204
USARights:
Stark Raving Sanity acquires one-time electronic publication rights to
all accepted works. No previously published works will be accepted.
Upon publication, all rights revert back to the author. Once a work
has appeared in SRS, the author may republish the work elsewhere.
However, please provide credit to Stark Raving Sanity.Compensation:
At this time SRS cannot pay its contributors. However, the authors
submitted bio will be published.Reply Time:
SRS will attempt to reply within 120 days.Contact Information:
SRS can be contacted at the addresses listed below if you have any
questions or concerns.E-mail:
mailto:comments@StarkRavingSanity.comPostal Mail:
Stark Raving Sanity
Digital Images Publishing Studios
P O Box 44894
Columbus, Ohio 43204
USA
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James Fusco fusco@computan.on.caNew Writers
Market [Monthly - Paying]701 Niagara, a news and lifestyle Internet site
premiering in March, will have a monthly place for fiction called
Niagara Stories. Writers are invited to submit short stories of
1,000 words or less for consideration. There is only one requirement:
the story can be in any genre, any time period, any subject, but
MUST be set in Niagara. Examples - any honeymoon story set in
Niagara Falls, anything set in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake or other
area city or town, during the War of 1812, upon a Great Lakes freighter
in or near Niagara ports or canal system, during the mid 1800's when the
Underground Railroad for southern slaves passed through Niagara,
during Marilyn Monroe's filming of 'Niagara' [1952], etc. One selection
will be made monthly for publication on the 701 Niagara site. Writers
whose work is chosen will be paid $50 [CDN].Please submit via mail to James Vincent Fusco, Editor,
701 Niagara,P.O. Box 670, 91 Geneva St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 4M9, via
emailto fusco@computan.on.ca, or
via FAX to 905-688-4820
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Conversely, a web publication geared toward relationships,
is looking for freelance writers. They seek essays, stories,
and articles. Payment is $50-$150 per article. For detailed
guidelines: http://www.conversely.com/write.htm.
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Colonies Scifi magazine
Urgently needs short stories 1000 - 4000 words. Poems upto 60 lines.
Guidelines: Based around 2300 AD, within the solar sytem, no transporters,
warp drives or jump gates. People who lead in technology and discovery
are important, but don't forget the ordinary man and woman in the street -
although that street may be on any planet, moon, asteriod or space station.
Don't create fictional planets, your science must be right, or easily extrapolated
or we can't use it. Illustrations on spec. There are several serialised stories
which artists might be able to produce artwork for. Payment on Publication
Editor John Dunne
e-mail submissions only. voyagemag@zyworld.com
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Bonjour
A new magazine for francophiles is looking for articles (1000 - 1500 words)
and photos about France. Aimed at English speaking people who either
live in or regularly visit France it will look at people mainly but no subject is
out. Pay $160 for articles, photos variable. Occassional use of artwork.
payment negotiable.
Editor Susan Mayfield
Postal Submissions only to PO Box 196, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 9GG.
Tel: 01843 570381
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Independent & Self Publishers News (ISPN)
A new FREE ezine launching in April needs your articles, comments,
news and personal success stories about Independent or self
publishing of books, magazines, artwork, postcards, ezines etc.
This is the place to share your knowledge with others, ask
questions and learn everything you need to know about getting
your own publication to the top of the best seller list.
Subscribe at voyagemag@zyworld.com?subject=ISPN
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The Editor of SCI-FRIGHT, Sian Ross (probably one of the few female science-fiction
magazine editors) is announcing the new format and layout of the anthology.
Although a small press publication, SCI-FRIGHT is now being printed professionally,
and several changes have been made to layout and typesetting.
Every twice-yearly issue is filled with over twenty short stories from the fantasy genre
plus features, artwork and poetry.
CURRENT NEEDS: We still are seeking sci-fi features and articles, perhaps of SF
figures/biographies. Although we do accept fiction, we are currently overstocked
and won’t be reading until winter 2000. Artwork is also sought - black & white only.
To see fully the many changes in both editorial and appearance, the editor
advises you see the latest issue (#6). £4.00 – UK/Ireland. Please make cheques
payable to Springbeach Press. Editorial Address: SCI-FRIGHT, Springbeach Press,
11 Vernon Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6AN. Email (queries only):
sian@springbeachpress.freeserve.co.uk.
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PROTOONER magazine P.O. Box 2270, Daly City, CA 94017-2270 PH (650)755-4827/FAX (650)994-4131E-mail: protooner@earthlink.net
ATTN: Ladd A. Miller/Art DirectorSeeking freelance writers who can reflect their writing in a humorous content.
LENGTH: 500-2,000 words. Accompanied with B&W illustration (optional).Typed, double-spaced No e-mail submissions, please. SASE an absolute must, if expected reply.Subject must pertain to the cartooning or gagwriting field, or humorously themed.AVOID: Politics, celebrity or wife-bashing themes.PAYS = Negotiated/On Acceptance.
Joyce Miller, EditorPROTOONER magazineCONTACTS:PROTOONERP.O. Box 2270Daly City, CA 94017-2270PH: (650)755-4827E-mail:< protooner@earthlink.net>WEB SITE: <http://protooner.lookscool.com>
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The Pigasus Press website has just been redesigned and updated!
http://freespace.virgin.net/pigasus.press/index.htmPlease note: a new issue of dragon's breath newsletter is now available.
If you want to see the all-singing all-dancing version of DB#65,
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http://freespace.virgin.net/pigasus.press/page27.htmThere's a ListBot if you want to subscribe to DB, and receive Pigasus Press'
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Clocktower Fiction
http://www.clocktowerfiction.comSubmission Guidelines
Who We Are: Deep Outside SFFH is a paying professional magazine of SF
and dark imaginative fiction, aimed at people who love to read well-plotted,
character-driven genre fiction. We are interested in fiction that transcends
the limitations and ventures outside the stereotypes of genre fiction.What We Publish: short (1500-4000 words) Science Fiction, Horror,
and darkly imaginative fiction. We seek well-written, professionally executed
fiction, with attention to basics - grammar, punctuation, usage. We do not
accept Sword & Sorcery, pornography, or excessive violence and gore beyond
the legitimate needs of a story.Also no derivative works (e.g., emulating TV
shows and movies - no Star Trek stories, for example).
Clocktower Fiction
6549 Mission Gorge Road
PMB 260
San Diego, California 92120
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Exclusive Interview with Roy Gaveston-Knight
"The Warwickshire Poet" on the Wagon Trails
Today Roy Gaveston-Knight, 78, lives in retirement with wife Mary
in a small south Wales town not far from Swansea. Still fit and very
active his appearance gives away no clue to the remarkable events
of his life which have lead to hundreds of awards, over 1000
published poems, and friendships with Royalty, several Lords and
some of the top names in the world of poetry.
Born In Nottingham, England he moved to Kenilworth in Warwickshire
at 3 years-old when his father opened a garage there. He first displayed
signs of his developing talents at school but world events took hold when
he enlisted as a radar operator in the Royal Navy during the war.
"I had already decided by the time I was 14 that I wanted to devote my life
to the Lord. I went on to study at Oxford and it was there that I entered
the ministry. In many ways the ministry has both helped and been helped
by my love of poetry, which I feel is a God-given gift".
"Over the years I have had poems published in about 450 different publications,
written sonnets for the Queen and Princess Diana, read my poetry for Lords
and read on the BBC and many American radio Stations. Mary and I have just
returned from a tour of the United States where we met many wonderful people
and my poem Catrina's Harp was read a great many stations."
"There is an atmosphere in all things American. It is not so much the well-known
southern drawl.. or in that quickfired lingo, as that which is realised in one's
knowledge of their marvellous achievements. We enjoyed this experience on our
visit and in Wagon Trails I have tried to share our sense of wonder and the sheer
beauty seen in all the States, be it the high range or vast vista over the plains
and valleys. This anthology is our salute to the great American tradition, to its
people and to its culture, successes and our vital friendships".
Wagon Trails is dedicated to the late Dr Sudhakar Joshi, a member of the
original Board of Directors of the National Association for Multicultural
Education. His wife Aida Alcala Joshi, Professor of International and
Multicultural Education at the University of San Francisco tells of her first
meeting with Roy at the 1995 annual conference of the International Society of
Poets in the Washington Hilton in the Foreword of Wagon Trails.
"It was one of those casual meetings at the lobby of the hotel and although I did
make the acquaintances of other poets from the U.S. and other countries, Roy
and Mary turned out to be my most regular correspondents. It was a delight
receiving poems from Roy to match occasions such as significant family celebrations.
Each exchange of letter including poetry, narrowed down the distance between Wales
and California. Roy's new anthology is an impressive collection that immortalises the
United States of America. It embodies themes of every conceivable feature that glorify
the grandeur that is the United States - its historic symbols, its awesome natural wonders.
Wagon Trails is a monument in poetry, a tribute to the United States of America. We
salute The Warwickshire Poet for this marvellous collection."
Rare and magnificent praise for any writer. If this were just another collection from a
well-known poet it would be a note worthy event, but when that poets work has been
read and enjoyed by president Ronald Regan and First lady Nancy it has to be
something rather special. Wagon Trails Book II is dedicated to President Regan
having been written in demand for a further collection.
Roy continues. "Many of the poems have been read individually or in small groups
and always received with enthusiasm. I have been told by several teachers and
lecturers that beside their poetic quality they would be an invaluable educational
tool for historians and geographers."
Being a soughtafter poet would be enough for most people, but many of the poems
in these two 60 piece anthologies are illustrated with Roy's own illustrations, making
them a visual masterpiece also.
But what makes a successful 78 year-old internationally know poet who has only
just graduated from his trusty old typewriter to a word processor, and who has
never used the Internet decide to publish his award winning life's work in ebook
format?
Roy will answer this question and tell us more about his amazing life, including
the tale of his fishing trip, the Lord and the fox in next weeks edition.
Wagon Trails (60 poems & 20 illustrations) will be available for download
or on 3 1/2 in disc from March 21 from Regent Publications for $9 or you
can order Wagon Trails I & II for $16. There is a further $2 discount off
the price of both for orders received before the end of March.
Payment can be made by cheque, International Money order or credit card.
For details of how to order send an email to
mailto:voyagemag@zyworld.co?subject=wagontrails
or see our website http://welcome.to/Regentbooks
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Competitions
CHERRYBITE PUBLICATIONS
OPEN SHORT STORY COMPETITION
1st Prize: £200
2nd prize: £100
3rd prize: £50
Entry fee: £5
Closing date: June 15th 2000
The top three stories will be published in the July issue of Peninsular magazine
and the readers will vote for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
For competition rules, send SAE to:
Short Story Comp Rules (June)
Cherrybite Publications,
Linden Cottage,
45 Burton Road,
Little Neston,
Cheshire, CH64 4AE
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Volume 1 Issue 3, March 2000 Out this week
New FREE e-mail newsletter providing news of upto 50
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COMPETITION
Armagh City and District is hosting a year of arts events to celebrate the
opening of its new theatre. As part of these the council is sponsoring a
short story competition in conjunction with a writers weekend to be held
in the new theatre 12/14 May when the results will be announced. The
prize money is a generous £800 for first place, £100 for second and $50
for third. The short story competition is open to all. No entry form is
required, entry implies acceptance of the rules. Maximum length 3,000
words, closing date 31 March, 2000. Entry fee: £5 for each of one or two
stories, £12 for three. Cheques (Sterling only) to be made out to: The
Armagh Writers Group. Name, address, phone number and number of words
should not appear on the text but on a separate sheet. No entries will be
returned but enclose sae for results. Entries to: THE MARKET PLACE SHORT
STORY COMPETITION THE ARMAGH WRITERS GROUP
C/o Patricia McAllister, 11 Killuney Crest ARMAGH BT61 9EY
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Gallery212
Lee Center, NY USA United States of AmericaCall For Entries: to be shown May1-May28 in Gallery212.
Open to all artists in all media, Gallery212 a nonprofit
online art gallery. Submissions: must be photographs of
the artwork (sorry no slides), standard 3x5 (up to) 8x10
color or b/w. (up to) 7 works, 2-D or 3 views of (up to) 4,
3-D works. Mail entries to: Jared Sturtevant, 10131
Sulphur Springs Rd., Lee Center, NY 13363.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND EXACT DATES:
http://absolutearts.com/cgi-bin/news/elaborate.cgi?find=1227
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PLAYCRAFT PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
Deadline: April 1
Open to: All
Genre: One-act play
Subject/theme: Open
Length: One act
Prizes: 1st £250; 2nd £100; 3rd £25
Fee: £5 per playNo E-mail entries
Contact: Playcraft Playwriting Competition, 84 Rough Common Rd.,
Rough Common, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9DE, UK;
+44 (0)1227 767-580
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PAGITICA 1ST ANNUAL LITERARY COMPETITION
Deadline: April 2
Open to: All
Genre: Short fiction, nonfiction, poetry (June 1, 2000)
Subject/theme: Open
Length: 5,000 words
Prizes: Short fiction: 1st $1,000 (CDN); Nonfiction: 1st $750
Fee: $15 (CDN) per entry (includes 1-year subscription to
Pagitica)NoE-mail entries
Contact: Pagitica Literary Competition, Pagitica, 45 Strathmore
Blvd., Toronto ON M4J 1P1, Canada
URL: http://www.pagitica.com
e-mail: editor@pagitica.com
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POETS-OF-THE-YEAR COMPETITION
Deadline: April 2000 (see website for exact date)
Open to: All
Genres: Poetry
Subject/theme: Open; collections must have a unifying theme
Length: 10 pages maximum; 40 lines maximum per page
Prizes: £1,000 (distributed at judges' discretion), plus
publication, plus reading
Fee: £3 for entries up to 60 lines, £6 if over; six entries
maximum per writerNo E-mail entries
Contact: Blue Nose Poets-of-the-Year Competition, 204 Horsenden
Lane South, Greenford, UB6 7NU, England; +44 (0)958 402-657
URL: http://www.netkonect.co.uk/~athelstan/comprules.html
e-mail: bluenose@athelstan.netkonect.co.uk*********************************************************
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The Rejection Slip - resources for the hopeful writer
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The Daisy Chain - Even more writing links
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sorry, No more room for anymore this week. Back next week.
Don't forget to check out the new website http://welcome.to/Regentbooks
and please send us your comments, news and success/horror stories.
John Dunne
Regent Publications
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