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.
“Sentenced” by Rebecca Schumejda
Rebecca Schumejda announces the release of her latest collection, Sentenced, published by NYQ Books.
Catherine Arra Announces the Release of “Solitude, Tarot & the Corona Blues”
Poet Catherine Arra has announced the publication of her poetry collection, "Solitude, Tarot & the Corona Blues," from Kelsay Books.
“Before I Forget,” a New Book from Howard Kogan
Local poet and retired psychotherapist Howard J. Kogan announces his fourth solo collection of poetry, "Before I Forget."
“To Live Again: Overcoming the Armenian Genocide” by David Kherdian
David Kherdian is proud to announce the publication of his new book, "To Live Again: Overcoming the Armenian Genocide."
“Daniel Fisher, Part 1” by Dean Goldberg
Dean Goldberg begins a new short fiction series with his latest, "Daniel Fisher."
Three Poems – Kate McNairy
Three poems - "The AA Meeting," "Fresh Laundry," and "Pulse" - by Kate McNairy
Three Poems – Michael Lee Johnson
Three poems - "I Age," "Crypt in the Sky," and "Priscilla, Let’s Dance" - by poet and Best of the Net & Pushcart Prize nominee Michael Lee Johnson.
Three Poems – Dan Hubbs
Three poems - "A Steve Reich Walk," "Towards a New American Poetics," and "Raspberry Yogurt Love Poem" - by poet & librarian Dan Hubbs.
Half Moon Morning Writing Retreat
Karen DeBonis Author Talk
Author Event: Jane Delury’s HEDGE at Montgomery Place
2023 June Self-Edit and Query Workshops
Upcoming Literary Events: June 8-14, 2023
So much is happening in the regional literary community it's sometimes hard to keep up. Here's a look at some of the lit events, readings, open mics, and workshops coming up this week.
Upcoming Literary Events: June 1-7, 2023
June is here, and things are heating up in our literary community. Here's a look at some of the events, readings, open mics, and workshops coming up this week.
Writers in the Mountains Presents Modern Love II with Elizabeth Koster
Register today for "Modern Love II," a six-week creative writing workshop with Elizabeth Koster, June 13 – July 18, 2023.
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?
TBR Time: Reading Plan for 2023
The wait is over! Don Levy lets us know what is on his To Be Read list for 2023 in the latest edition of "The Next Chapter."
The Flying Monkey: The Golden Lotus, and her Tin Admirers
Cheryl A. Rice is back with a new "Flying Monkey," looking back at Sylvia Plath's impact and her own long-running "Sylvia Plath Bake-Off."
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.
Call for Submissions: Pride Month Mural Poems
The Troy Architectural Program, Inc. (TAP, Inc.) and Café Euphoria request poetry submissions for use as a mural during the month of June.
Spencertown Academy Young Writers’ Contest
Spencertown Academy Arts Center announces its eighth annual Young Writers’ Contest in conjunction with the Academy’s Festival of Books.
