Open Calls for Submissions: Fiction
A list of open calls for fiction submissions compiled from across the country and worldwide, updated weekly.
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.
“GI Blues” by Dean Goldberg
It's 1946, Johnny Stone is back in Brooklyn, out of job, in trouble with the woman he was planning to marry, and knee deep in a mystery that may very well be more dangerous than the bullets he dodged during the war.
“Voluptuous Breakdown” by Shannon O’Neill
A prose poem - "Voluptuous Breakdown" - about body positivity and acceptance by former NYC English Teacher Shannon O’Neill.
“Neighbors” by Dari Reynolds
"Neighbors," a personal essay about a black wife and her white husband who leave their apartment in the city and purchase their first home in a nearby suburb, by Dari Reynolds.
“The Force of Atoms in an Imperfect World” by Charlene Langfur
"The Force of Atoms in an Imperfect World" - a love story about a trip two women take to Newport for a holiday weekend - by Charlene Langfur.
Empowered by Poetry
Howdunnits Mystery Writers Group
Salon Salvage
Howe Monday Memoir Writing Group (In Person)
Poetic Vibe
Upcoming Literary Events: September 21-27, 2023
There are a lot of great events this week in our regional literary community, including the Albany Book Festival, the Caffe Lena Poetry Festival, and so much more.
Upcoming Literary Events: September 14-20, 2023
Seven full days and nights of events in our regional literary community. Here’s a quick look at the book discussions, readings, open mics, and workshops coming up.
Mini-Essays and Short Stories with Jane Seitel
Writers in the Mountains presents "Mini-Essays and Short Stories," a six-week workshop with Expressive Arts Therapist, writer, and teacher Jane Seitel.
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.
The Flying Monkey: Hybrids and Other Readings
Cheryl A. Rice comments on the pros and cons of the hybrid poetry open mic model as she navigates in this new, post-COVID world.
The Half-Dead Poet Review: It’s Time To Move Forward. NOW.
Albany poet and writer R.M. Engelhardt is back with another edition of "The Half-Dead Poet Review" talking all about moving forward.
The Flying Monkey: My Thing
In this latest edition of The Flying Monkey, Cheryl A. Rice discusses how important it is for her to get out to poetry readings and open mics.
How Many Books Are Too Many?
Don Levy loves books and he really enjoys going to book sales to stock his shelves. In this edition of "The Next Chapter," he asks, how much is too much?
Call for Art: Poetic License – Albany
The poems have been selected and now we want your artwork! HVWG & UAG are excited to work together again on this collaboration of regional poets and visual artists.
Open Calls for Submissions: Poetry
A list of open calls for poetry submissions compiled from across the country and worldwide, updated weekly.
Open Calls for Submissions: Fiction
A list of open calls for fiction submissions compiled from across the country and worldwide, updated weekly.
2023 HVWG Short Fiction Contest
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild is happy to announce that submissions are now open for the 2023 HVWG Short Fiction Contest.