*This is an older issue, but I loved it 'cause, well, it's Marilyn reading. I just received the newest issue of Poets & Writers magazine. It's only the second issue I've read and I'm loving it. Low and behold, this month's issue is all about writing contests! If you're interested, here's a link to the… Continue reading Poets & Writers Magazine Lists 100s of Writing Contests!

*Please note: I will not be including any contact information about the agent and/or agency in this blog for privacy. On Monday, February 18th I received an email from an agent. Back in December, I had submitted the first 250 words to a contest called: 2012 YA Novel Discovery Contest. I submitted on a whim.… Continue reading Brush with an Agent – Part I – THIS ONE!

(photo credit: Marty Gervais (i think!)) This is me on the day that I first held Whisky Sour City in my hands. I think my GIANT smile clearly shows how thrilled I am with the anthology! This is the Editing & Publishing Practicum class that worked on both Whisky Sour City and Talking Derby over the last… Continue reading Whisky Sour City & Talking Derby Book Launch a Giant Success!