HVWG Presents the 2024 Word Fest
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild is proud to present the 2024 Word Fest featuring the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York.
Book Review: “River Skin” by Darcy Smith
Robert Harlow reviews Darcy Smith's new collection of poems, "River Skin," which is available now from Fernwood Press.
“HEDGE,” a New Book by Jane Delury
Jane Delury, author of "The Balcony," announces that her new book "HEDGE" is now available from Zibby Books.
Jared Harél Announces the Release of “Let Our Bodies Change the Subject”
Poet Jared Harél has announced the publication of his poetry collection, "Let Our Bodies Change the Subject," from the University of Nebraska Press.
“Sentenced” by Rebecca Schumejda
Rebecca Schumejda announces the release of her latest collection, Sentenced, published by NYQ Books.
Three Poems – Dameien Nathaniel
Three poems - "May Burials of December Bodies," "We're Going to the Store," and "Again, Let Me Tell You What I Know About Breathing" - by Dameien Nathaniel
“Johnny Stone: Printed in Blood. Chapter 4” by Dean Goldberg
The last time we heard from Johnny, he and his ex-girlfriend found out that a childhood friend had been brutally killed in his print shop. Where does Johnny go from here?
Three Poems – Maxine A. Moncrieffe
Three poems - "I AM The Seeds Of Yesterday," "Have We Forgotten?," and "Cycle-Breakers" - by Hudson Valley poet Maxine A. Moncrieffe.
Three Poems – Tobi Alfier
Three poems - Greensleeves Pantoum," "How Many Times," and "Anything But Blue" - by poet and editor Tobi Alfier.
Next Year’s Words: A New Paltz Reader’s Forum
Women’s Issues and the Arts
Afternoon of Poetry with the Poetry Caravan of Columbia County
Novels After Noon Book Group
Julia Alvarez, author of The Cemetery Of Untold Stories
HVWG Presents the 2024 Word Fest
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild is proud to present the 2024 Word Fest featuring the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York.
Upcoming Literary Events: April 11-17, 2024
Here’s a rundown of book discussions, readings, open mics, and workshops coming up this week all around the region.
Historical Fiction Writing Workshop with Sheila Myers
Writers in the Mountains presents Historical Fiction, a six-week creative writing workshop with Sheila Myers, May 20 – June 24, 2024.
The Flying Monkey: How The Creative Mind Does or Does Not Work
Join Cheryl A. Rice on a journey as she recounts the comedic yet heartfelt quest to find her elusive bathing suit in her latest blog post.
A Book Coming to a Theater Near You: Book Adaptations
Don Levy discusses upcoming book adaptations, including "The Nightingale," "Klara and The Sun," and "Hot Milk."
The Flying Monkey: When Is Too Soon?
In the latest edition of "The Flying Monkey," Cheryl A. Rice asks how soon is too soon to start writing after the sudden loss of a loved one.
My 2024 Clearance Sale TBR
Don Levy has gone through his bookshelves and found the books that he has never opened so her can make his 2024 TBR (To Be Read) list.
The Bookshop Hunter: Evolution of a Hometown Bookstore
James H Duncan visits his hometown bookstore, Braveheart Books in Stephentown, as it prepares for its 8 year anniversary on September 23.
Mid Reading Year Look Back
It's almost the end of June, and it's the perfect time for Don Levy to look back at his reading year so far.
Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize
The Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize is administered by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The prize is awarded for a first full-length book of poems.
Bridport Prize – Short Story Competition
This prize is awarded for short stories of up to 5,000 words. Entries can be on any subject in any style or form. Stories written for children are not recommended.
Bridport Prize – Flash Fiction
This prize is awarded for works of flash fiction of up to 250 words. Entries can be on any subject in any style or form.
Curt Johnson Prose Awards
December magazine offers the annual Curt Johnson Prose Awards to recognize collections of fiction and non-fiction.
The Richard Snyder Memorial Publication Prize
The Richard Snyder Memorial Prize is awarded annually for a manuscript of original poetry by any poet writing in English.
Frederick Douglass Book Prize
The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History announce the twenty-fifth annual Frederick Douglass Book Prize.
