News! Shalla is now on SAVOY Online Feb. 2007 Issue; Meet Zondra Hughes; SHALLA CHATS with Prolific Writer and Editor, Richard Peabody

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What are Editors looking for?

What kind of stories do they like?

SHALLA CHATS with Editor Richard Peabody

only at shalladeguzman.com

Who is Rirchard Peabody?

Richard Peabody, a prolific poet, fiction writer and editor, is an experienced teacher and important activist in the Washington , D.C. community of letters.

He is the founder and co-editor of Gargoyle magazine and editor (or co-editor) of fourteen anthologies including Mondo Barbie, Conversations with Gore Vidal...

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FLASH FICTION MARKETS

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Thereby Hangs a Tale explores stories that form around an idea, an object, an image, a place, an experience. So, go ahead. Tell us your tale.

We're pleased to announce that submissions are now open for Issue Three! The theme is Stolen — as in stolen youth, stolen identity, stolen hearts, stolen elections . . . as always, the interpretation is up to you!

Margaret Foley and Tiffany Talbott, Editors

So get writing! We're looking forward to hearing from you! Thereby Hangs a Tale plans to publish twice a year.

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From the Asylum Books and Press

Confusing People Since 1994

We are now accepting submissions for: Flash Fiction and Poetry at this time. We are not looking for longer pieces right now, but keep checking back.

From The Asylum is currently looking for:
Flash Fiction (1,000 words or less)

Poetry (no length requirements)

Flash fiction and short fiction should be some form of speculative fiction - science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange. Humor is a definite plus.

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Static Movement is a monthly online magazine.

Word limit on short stories 5,000 words. Flash 1,000
Fifty (50) line limit for poetry.
Non-Fiction is slice of life.

Let us know if it's a reprint.

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WRITING CONTESTS

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First annual Big Bucks writing contest to discover and publish authors of How-to titles and Guides. Awards: $75 and $50 and have work published. No entry fees.

Deadline: February 26, 2007 postmark. For more Information please visit www.bantapub.com/id5.html

First Annual Frances Fabri Literary Prize for Fiction to discover and publish deserving novelists. The only criteria for winning are beauty and style. Issues of genre, length, and other commercial considerations will not affect the judging. There are no entry fees.

Winner receives: Publishing contract with a $10,000 advance and a guaranteed $5,000 budget for publicity and marketing. The winner's novel will be published in hard cover by Boaz Publishing Company and distributed to the trade by New Harbinger Publications.

Deadline: Feburary 28, 2007. Info: http://www.boazpublishing.com/ and www.boazpublishing.com/Francisfabriprize.htm

READING WRITERS FLASH FICTION

Sure, anyone can write a 200,000-word novel, but a 500-word story with a beginning, a middle and an ending? Now that requires skill. No dawdling. Every word counts. Yep. Every. Single. Word. So send those adjectives packing and kick those adverbs to the curb. Oh, and while you're at it, gaze upon the drawing for inspiration because at some point in your short short journey, you have to mention a bridge.

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Any B. Publishing

How tight can you write? Create a story of 300 words or fewer, on any subject, with a discernible beginning, middle and end.

First Prize: $150 ¨ Second Prize: $100 ¨ Third Prize: $50
Eight notable entries will receive $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Cards

Entry Fee: $5.00

Deadline: March 31, 2007

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Did you know?

Ploughshares, the Literary Journal at Emmerson College, BLOGS

(ramblings, gossip, and disinformation about the literary world from the staff readers and editors of Ploughshares blog editors: Elisa Gabbert, Simeon Berry, Chris Tonelli, Laura van den Berg, and Kathleen Rooney)

Pshares Blog

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NEWS!

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Shalla is now on SAVOY Magazine's

February 2007 Issue

Find Shalla on SAVOY's Noir Notebook

(Literati Section)

Literati: Special contributor Shalla de Guzman. Of the Shalla de Guzman Writer’s Group. Shalla’s community connects new writers with editors, literary agents and each other. www.shalladeguzman.com

Also, meet SAVOY's Editorial Director, Zondra Hughes

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Zondra Hughes wrote the sizzling new novel, The M.O.O.D. Lounge

How low will women go for ‘love’?

Some women will hit rock bottom; but others will continue to dig. This is a tale about the diggers—and their ultimate redemption.

Three emotionally wounded women: Eva James, an entertainment publicist in love with her only client; Fawn LaFollette, an accidental porn star; and Drusilla Vidal a prosecutor in lust with a convict; share an embarrassing secret: Their men are literally sexing them stupid. Time and again the women get entangled in compromising positions, erotic mishaps and sexual indiscretions, that is, until a renegade sex therapist offers the ultimate plot for revenge: Sexual independence. Armed with their battery operated boyfriends in tow, the women join forces to create Multiple Orgasms On Demand, and their official playhouse, The M.O.O.D. Lounge, is born. Part group therapy, part adult toy party, The M.O.O.D. Lounge offers a first-class tour of decadence and delight. Welcome to The M.O.O.D. Lounge.