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Event Description Board the train. Find your story. Become a published author. What if your writing retreat began the moment you stepped onto the platform? This one-of-a-kind weekend event combines the romance of rail travel with the creative energy of the beloved Short Storyathon. You’ll board Amtrak’s Southwest Chief — consistently ranked one of the […]
Thought you all might be interested. Find out more here at Tucson Festival of Books. I’ve included some info here: Submission Guidelines:
Become a Published Author in Just One Weekend! Are you ready to bring your story to life and see it published on Amazon? This fast-paced, hands-on virtual event will guide you from idea creation on Friday night to hitting the “publish” button on Sunday! Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned storyteller, this workshop […]
Vision: A New Mexico where statewide literary and writing talent has the same visibility, support, and career pathways as authors and writers from elsewhere, anchored by a permanent festival and, eventually, a year-round literary hub. Come see us there!
Come meet CEO, Sonja Dewing, at this writer conference in Las Vegas, NV. Find out more information about this conference here: https://www.authornation.live/
Check out what F(r)iction is looking for here: https://frictionlit.org/what-we-look-for/ Scroll down on this page to find more about the contest: https://frictionlit.org/about/submit/
Printers Row Lit Fest will be September 2027. I have no other details right now.
A physician uncovers a hospital’s dark secrets in this debut medical thriller in the tradition of Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter. An OB-GYN in rural Appalachia, Dr. Randi Jewell had built her life around saving others. She never considered who might be watching.Still reeling from her husband’s murder and her sister’s unexplained disappearance, Randi buries […]
Members only! Submit a short story featuring a strong female character in an international travel thriller. I prefer something close to 10,000 words, but shorter is okay. All stories are reviewed – if there’s anything that needs work, we can work on making it better. 🙂 Sales of our anthologies continue to grow. Authors – […]
The Austin, TX Book Fest is in November 2027 – I don’t know yet when an exhibitor application is due. If you’re interested in sharing the table, please comment and I’ll get you more info. The table is $900.
The fourth installment in the ThrillHers anthologies from the Women’s Thriller Writers Association: fearless women stranded on hostile coastlines, unearthing dangerous secrets, or cornered by villains who underestimated them—told by the genre’s sharpest voices. From unfamiliar places to unexpected challenges, these stories celebrate women who meet uncertainty with courage, resilience, and determination—and when necessary, a […]
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