Welcome to the first issue of The Fiction Flyer. We, that is my husband Ray and I, started TRI Studio LLC several years ago to support our writing habit, and as many of you know, this particular habit can be a tenacious one! As the months passed, we discovered a growing interest in communicating and networking with other writers. This newsletter is one outgrowth of that desire.
particular. Though we intend to concentrate our efforts on fiction since we are both fiction writers, we will include news of interest for writers of all genres. For example, in this issue, we have an article about the publishing market in China, and another one on writing contests. Both articles contain information relevant to all writers. In addition, Ray, who writes fiction under the pen name of Ray Grant, will include an article for each issue on finances and investments as it applies to writers. He has worked many years as both an engineer/scientist and a financial advisor and will share his expertise with you.
so that we may better tailor our news to fit your needs.
Email : KGogolewski@sbcglobal.net. We thank you for your support and hope that you will enjoy this issue of The Fiction Flyer as well as many, many more!
Happy Reading! Sincerely,
Kathe Gogolewski
The cursive note scribbled on the letter sent spurts of adrenalin coursing through my veins. Donna, the note read. Check out this poem by Kathe. I think it's exactly what you've been looking for. Get back to me ASAP. Chad The note was written to Donna, but the letter was addressed to me, and it contained a poem I had submitted to a poetry contest.
At the time, I was new to the publishing world and was thrilled to realize that my work was (evidently!) of professional quality. Chad was talking to Donna about my poem! Not only were they accepting it for their anthology, but they also wanted me to attend a conference, and...was I reading this correctly? I had been nominated for Poet of the Year! They wanted me to read my poem with other finalists at the conference. Really? On the merit of one poem? Wow, my poem must be better than I thought!
My consternation grew as I read the instructions for registering and obtaining airfare and hotel accommodations. Nowhere in the letter did I find any mention of monetary compensation, even as a finalist.
I refrained from bellowing out the news to my husband in the next room and returned to the beginning of the letter. On closer inspection, I noticed that the hand-written note was a computer generated ballpoint blue, not real ink from a hand-held pen. My dander went up. Was this a scam?
Well, no, but as I later learned, it was grossly misleading. Thousands of hopefuls would pay the price in more than psychological terms through expensive airfare and hotel accommodations—and let’s not forget the conference fee: $595 at last count—only to arrive and learn that every poet at the conference had also received a Poet of the Year nomination. Attendees are left to discover, one by one, their place within a tight schedule where they will read their poems to each other throughout the long weekend. And the prestigious judges? The poets
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Letter from the Editor
Writing Contests: To Enter or Not to Enter
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Welcome to our inaugural issue
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WRITING CONTESTS
themselves, of course. They get to cast the votes for their favorite poems, after receiving sound advice to vote for themselves, first, of course.
This scenario plays out over and over, conference after conference.
Here’s how they snare writers: the company places ads in magazines and ezines announcing a poetry contest. There are cash prizes for winners with guaranteed publication. Writers can submit any number of poems without charge. Sounds inviting, except a real contest has losers; this has none. Everyone wins, no matter how tasteless or inappropriate the poem. Consider my second entry into the contest, which I wrote deliberately to show case their pitch and delivery:
Words of Praise
O words of praise so freely flowing Oceans of it to keep you glowing! Come On! They say, you must submit Your poetry is such a fit Precise and eloquent you are For this we’ve searched so long and far We’ll publish your prose happily (Just don’t forget our little fee)
Now think what all your friends will say Your enemies will have to pay To get your pearly autograph And you will have a hearty laugh! C’mon you know you have the nerve At last you’ll get what you deserve Submit your work! Do not delay! (Just keep in mind you’ll need to pay)
For we are so impressed with you You’re one of the enlightened few Bookstores everywhere will fight For you to visit at their site The crowds will gather, cheer your name And life will never be the same You’ll grow famous, wait and see (Just remember now—it isn’t free)
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Wouldn’t you expect someone in the organization to catch this? They did not, as I suspect they were far too busy processing thousands of other poems to mind the details for this one. So, without a glance, this, too, made it into their anthology. And for only $50, I was informed that I could purchase the book (more if I wanted my bio included). The anthologies are thick hard-bound books, congested with poems that bump into each other—about fifteen twenty- liners packed into three columns on tissue thin paper. These volumes will never grace a bookstore or library shelf, and industry professionals do not award literary credits for any of the works. Even so, contest officials offer no shortage of ways for you to spend your money: your poem is available.
the site rates. http://www.anotherealm. com/prededitors/ And stay away from contests offered by only one person!
2) Look at the entry fees. Verify the legitimacy of anything over $35. If it’s not a well-known organization, steer clear. The norm for the smaller contests is between $5 and $25. Some are free. Others offer non- monetary prizes, such as publication, books or subscriptions. If publication is the prize, make sure the exposure is wide enough to make it worthwhile. Find out where and how you’ll be published.
3) Look for the number of contests run in a year. The money- makers, those in the business solely to make a fast buck, run contests back-to-back all year long. If you see a lot of contests, ask for more information. Assess the quality of writing in their publications to determine their goals . 4) Before entering, look for a scoring sheet or some kind of assessment about how you will be judged. If they are asking for only $5 or if it’s free, don’t expect too much if anything, but if they’re charging in the $15 to $45 category, feedback is warranted, and this should be noted in the guidelines . 5) Look for judges. What are their credentials? Are they industry professionals? A legitimate contest will provide this information. Some contests will protect the identity of their judges, however, so don’t set this one in stone. (Jello will do). In the least, they should give you the judge’s credentials, such as a senior editor from Simon and Schuster, for example, without giving the name. Again, don’t expect this for the smaller contests.
6) Consider the prize. If it’s too high, be careful – it may be a scam to entice people into spending money on the entrance fee. While a $10,000 prize is likely a scam, even $5,000 and up should be treated suspiciously, though it's worth checking out. Some publishing houses offer publication to winners, which is enticing, but many scam artists offer the same thing, so make sure you have done your homework and found out about the publisher.
7) Look for the Guidelines. Are there any? There should be, and they should be very clear, providing information about eligibility, deadlines, format, fees, and any rights you may be surrendering. If they don’t have them, find another contest. And follow the guidelines closely!
Remember to have fun...and good luck!
for a price on an engraved plaque or an audio tape; you can have it printed on a coffee mug. And of course, there’s always another conference. And, perhaps worst of all, after learning the truth (in case you wanted to forget the experience), you are now on a mailing list that can require the jaws of life to extricate you from it.
So, should a writer avoid contests altogether? Certainly not! An author can build credits from winning legitimate contests, especially prestigious ones, such as the Malice Domestic contest run by St. Martin’s Press, or any contest run by Romance Writers of America, including the Four Seasons Awards or The Golden Heart Award. The Pacific Northwest Writers Association sponsors another good one. Legitimate contests employ industry professional judges, well known in the publishing world, who make careful selections according to rigorous industry standards The competition is brutal, of course, however, you don’t need to win in order to benefit. With the entry fee, many offer thoughtful critiques of your work.
However, not all writers are looking forliterary credits. Small contests can offer a fun and interesting challenge, though they may not impress an agent or big house publisher. Submission is usually easy, and entry fees are either very low, or there’s no charge. For example, the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll, held online once a year in January, invites authors to post links to their books, short stories or poems, and readers may vote on their favorites. It’s simple, fun and free. Other small contests may charge a small fee, such as Long Story Short, an online ezine, however the quality of writing is consistently good, creating a healthy competition for entrants.
Can you assess the value of a contest before entering? The following tip list can help you identify the legitimate ones:
1) Check out the organization offering the contest. Do you recognize it? If not, check it out further and be wary. You can use Preditors and Editors to find out how
We hope to bring you relevant and interesting news about the business of writing in general, and fiction related news in
We hope that you will guide us with your opinions of what you like and don't like in our ezine. We invite you to email us with your thoughts
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WEBSITE OPTIMIZATION
Tips You Can Use
1. Current research says that discussion boards are on the way out, and blogging is in. Google.com provides blogging.without charge.
2. Provide contests, surveys and polls on your site. Publish the results of your polls and surveys - people love it!
3. If your book is fiction, the site should be more personal - it's about the author, so color and flavor play a more vital role. (See Georgia Richardson's site for an example of a site with personality and punch!
If your book is nonfiction, there should be more information, more authority with a focus on the topic. (See www.michelledunn.com).
Writing Flash Fiction By Raymond Gogolewski, Ph.D.
This is the first in a series of articles about the writing of Flash Fiction stories. In future articles, I shall focus on techniques of writing, submissions, publishing sites, and writing contests.
What’s flash fiction all about? Flash fiction is a sub-genre of the short story and is restricted in word count. There is a fuzzy boundary on the upper word limit that separates flash fiction from short story. It’s usually about 2,000 words..
Short stories tend to range from 2,000 to 20,000 words with most written in the 3,000 to 10,000 range. Flash fiction tend to be between 250 to 1,000 words. Micro-flash fiction can be any required word count below 250. Some magazines (ezines) will ask for stories with 99 words or fewer, some exactly 66 words, etc. I read somewhere that Ernest Hemingway once wrote a six word micro-flash: “For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn." So a micro-flash can be quite laconic!
Flash fiction contains the classic elements of a story: protagonist, antagonist, conflict-obstacle- complication, and resolution. Because of the limitation on word length, some of these elements can be either absent or implied. Usually, a flash piece consists of a single scene with one to three characters. A catch-the- reader’s interest first line and a surprise ending bring a flash piece home nicely. I find flash fiction to be the literary equivalent of poetry. Both require tight-structure, careful word selection, imagination, and creativity. Here’s a flash fiction example:
The Cat’s Meow By Raymond Grant
“Here, kitty, kitty, kitty… got a treat for you,” he said, extending his arm and kneeling a distance from the cat.
She was gorgeous. Her tan fur was thick and her tail long swishing. She approached him slowly with outstretched neck.
“Here, kitty...” once again. This time the cat leaped into the air and opened its mouth. When she landed in front of him, she let out a roar and clamped down on the tidbit, his hand, and his arm up to his elbow.
One crunch and it was gone. The zoo closed for the rest of the day.
Try writing a one hundred or fewer word or fewer micro-flash yourself. Start your micro with the following line:
“Help, my cat’s up in that tree, and…”
It’s not as easy as it looks. If you do, and if you’re pleased with what you’ve written, send me a copy in the
body of your message to raygogo@sbcglobal.net. I might ask you if we can publish it in one of our future issues.
Happy writing! Ray
Ray is the author of Flashes in the Pan: Fifty Short Stories for the Impatient available from Double Dragon Publishing
MARKETING TIP Next time you're getting your business cards printed, keep this design trick in mind. If you print on the front some kind of highly recognized shape (a star, a tree, a hand) and have it go off the edge of the card, the recipient of your card will be far more likely to turn it over.
Studies have shown as many as 87% of those handed such a card turn it over. It's based on the psychological design principle of closure (which is of course a human desire in general). The key is to make the shape significant in size, and thus usually as a background image, with about a third of it "hiding" off the edge of the card.
Why is this a marketing tip? Because aside from your business card being a basic marketing tool, you will print on the back of the card some key marketing message that the recipient will now more likely read.
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THE BOOK MARKET IN CHINA
by Kathe Gogolewski
China, touted as the fastest growing market in the world, has indeed enjoyed dramatic economic growth in recent years. The standard of living, especially in the cities, is on the rise, and a rather steep incline it is. Per capita income has nearly quadrupled in the last 15 years, and a few analysts are even predicting that the Chinese economy will be larger than that of the United States in about twenty years.*.
How does this impact the Chinese book publishing industry, and what can we expect of foreign book sales in China in the near and far future?
Like anything in transition, there are ups and downs, and at present, high market volatility in China is the norm. The book publishing industry is no exception, so there’s good and bad news.
First, a little background: More than 50% of all books in China are sold through the state-owned Xinhua Bookstores. Protected by government policy, the bookstores have held the monopoly on the market for 67 years. Until just a few years ago, they set the prices and distributed books through 12,800 bookstores situated all over the country. In October, 2004, a publicly traded US holding company, Xinhua China LTD, was given the right to use the Xinhua Bookstores. Prices, now determined by market demand, have quadrupled business for Xinhua Bookstores.
An antiquated distribution system, no longer equipped to handle the increased demand, was upgraded through the formation of Xinhua C & D (for Circulation and Distribution). Xinhua China held controlling interest in Xinhua C & D, while the Chinese government retained 40% interest through their head office at Xinhua bookstores. In a press release dated January 21, 2006, Xinhua China expressed expectations for a “strong relationship” that would “expedite approvals required to import foreign publications that meet with Chinese government content approval for distribution in China.” In partnership with Xinhua China, Xinhua C & D hatched plans to open distribution centers in Beijing and elsewhere. Xinhua C & D holds the only nationwide wholesale distribution license in China
And then, last month, the unexpected
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happened: Xinhua China, poised to drop 17 million into Xinhua C & D to facilitate the expansion plans, changed its mind at the eleventh hour. Instead, they withdrew the 17 million and announced new plans to concentrate on e-commerce and online publishing. Controlling interest in Xinhua C & D was given to the Chinese government.
Why the sudden switch? According to another press release from Xinhua China, their board of directors viewed the opportunity “for the sale of ebooks in China to be substantial and potentially more profitable, so it is transitioning from the traditional book distribution business to its new online digital content business model.” In part, Xinhua China probably noted the growing number of internet savvy Chinese readers. According to a Chinese national reading survey, (June 2006, Xiang Jiangbo, APPREB correspondent), the cyber-reading rate has increased from 3.7% in 1999 to 18.3% in 2003, then to 27.8% in 2005. The latest annual growth rate boasts 107%. By contrast, the reading rate of traditional media was 60.4% in 1999, and only 51.7% in 2005. Xinhua China’s CEO, Xianping Wang, said, “With China rapidly becoming the most wired country in the world, we are positioning ourselves to take advantage of the trend for online content, particularly foreign content. Internet usage in China by middle class consumers is growing at an annualized rate of 60 percent. There’ s no question China represents a great business opportunity for online content and service providers.”
So was this an isolated decision from Xinhua China, or did they experience a little prodding from the Chinese government? If the latter were the case, as a publicly traded company, they would not necessarily advertise that information – not good news for stockholders. It is possible that the Chinese government was not enjoying a mere 40% control over a distribution system that, historically, has yielded untold benefits for them as a monopoly. It may be that upon
further deliberation, government officials merely changed their minds about allowing foreign control over their market. In addition, recent (July, 2006) regulation in China prohibits foreigners from making investments without a Chinese partner, which bodes ill for foreign investment in general.
Even so, the online publishing industry remains a new and viable frontier, with one caveat: There’s no reason to believe that online books will escape the fate of traditional print books on the Chinese market., where piracy and corruption prevail. In the report “Piracy of US Books and Journals in China is Staggering and Growing, Pat Schroeder Tells Government Panel,” a conservative estimate is given for lost revenue of American publishing companies from piracy: $52 million, and this without factoring in digital piracy on the internet. Mrs. Schroeder, former Congresswoman and President and CEO of the Association of American Publisher (AAP), reported to a US government commission that “help is needed in bringing about meaningful change in the Chinese market place.” She spelled out the details of “market- stifling effects of widespread and systemic piracy” while citing the illegal photocopying of academic works. Even universities turn a blind eye, she tells, allowing students to purchase affordable, yet illegal copies. Other works, such as Grisham novels, political autobiographies and Harry Potter novels, are pirated also, and all without fear of reprisal from the government.
In addition, pirates appropriate the names of well-respected US publishers and use them on their books in acts of trademark counterfeiting. The content of the books usually bears no resemblance to the quality standards of the US publishers.
The Chinese government is undoubtedly realizing lost investment capital from foreign firms who refuse to deal with unreasonable regulations
and endemic piracy. In the final analysis however, capital still drives the train, even in a communist country. The government has started cracking down on pirating activity just this year, though it’s a mere finger in a dike riddled with holes. But the message appears to be getting through.
The rest is good news: There are 1.34 billion people in China. 300 million literate youth will soon graduate from college and enter the market. This, alone, equates to the entire population of the United States. China has a culture that prizes reading as a character- building activity, so there are serious takers in the remaining 1 billion people. Even if half the books in China come from illicit sources, the other half still constitutes a staggering market. And that holds true for both ebooks and traditional books.
While the rules of the game can change upon the whim of a few influential party leaders, the trend is toward increasing decentralization of power. Measured amounts are handed off to party leaders in rural areas. Political unrest drives the agenda in more and more cities and towns. With the explosion of internet use, authorities experience growing difficulty trying to control access to information. Some analysts believe that this eventually will bring down the current dictatorship, replacing it with a more democratic government. Access to information has been cited as pivotal in promoting democratic transitions elsewhere.
While no one knows the exact political fate of China, one thing seems certain: it promises a powerhouse of a market, one way or another. Keep your eyes on China for business opportunities in general, and on Xinhua China LTD, Xinhua C & D and Xinhua Bookstores for the publishing industry. These three bellweather companies will likely tell the story for the rest.
October 9th -13th 2006
The first of its kind, this event should NOT be missed. All writers are invited, published or not, along with our readers, to preregister for:
FREE registration FREE workshops FREE ebook with loads of goodies Random DOOR PRIZES each day of the conference
This is the first of a series of articles. We’ll focus on defining financial concepts and terminology, look at techniques to accumulate liquid assets, and assess the risks and rewards associated with alternative investments and investment strategies.
Saving Off the Top
It may sound simple, but if you want to manage wealth, you have to have some to manage.
How does one accumulate wealth? For most people, the answer is dollar by dollar. Every time revenue reaches your hand, immediately, if not sooner, take a percentage (at least ten percent) of that income and sock it away…put it into an account labeled do not touch under any circumstance until retirement.
What account you say? Depending on the level of assets (savings) you have, you might, for example, put it into an interest-bearing bank savings account, buy a Certificate of Deposit, buy a Treasury Bill, Note, or Bond, or put it into a brokerage account. If you put it into a traditional IRA, some or all of it may be tax deductible. We’ll talk about the alternatives in later articles. Right now, let’s keep our eye on the bouncing ball.
If you don’t save immediately, chances are you won’t save at all. There are those bills that have to be paid, that outfit that has to be bought, that Friday night date that money has to be spent on…yada, yada, yada! If you take that ten percent off the top and save it… you’ll still be able to do almost all of the things you planned on. However, life is full of economic decisions, and, if you haven’t noticed, you make them every day. Should I buy this, that, or the other thing…should I spend money on…should I pay this bill…should I…?
By saving off the top and making it automatic, i.e. doing it without thinking about it (by another
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name…making it a habit)…you can accumulate wealth. Starting from scratch isn’t easy, I know from experience. But it is possible, and you can make it happen. For example, suppose you save $100 a month on average, and you find an investment that pays 6% per annum (historically, there are many long- term investments that do much better than 6%). Guess what, if you save it every month, after ten years you’ll have over $16,000. Better yet, after twenty-five years, you’ll have almost $70,000! Just by saving $100 a month.
By the way, guess what $500 per month in savings amounts to after twenty-five years? Almost $350,000! Now, that’s a BIG step toward wealth!
If you haven’t started, begin today! Start with a percentage you are comfortable with, and once a year increase that percentage. The important thing is to start. Now!
If you have questions or comments, please email them to me at: raygogo@sbcglobal.net.
*** When I was about eleven, I bought my first copy of the Wall Street Journal. I wanted to know what stocks and bonds were. Seemed like not many people knew. I went down to our local bank and talked with the bank manager. She explained it to me.
Within a month, I bought three shares of my first company. The commission I paid was almost as much as the cost of the three shares (this was way before low transaction cost internet trading became available). Needless to say, I never made a profit on those three shares. However, my purchase changed my life forever. I became an investor, and I’ve been one ever since.
While saving of the top, I paid off a couple of mortgages, sent three kids through college, and retired from a career as a program manager and consultant before I reached age 60. So saving off the top and investing really does work.
Do you have a question about this topic? Ask Ray at:
Ray's Ph.D. is in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. During the past ten years, he was a certified Broker’s and Financial Planner’s Representative. He is now fully retired.
AUDIO CLASSES FOR WRITERS
Coming Soon:
Head to Head; A Writers’ Audio Handbook, featuring award-winning authors Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Joyce Faulkner, Allyn Evans and Kathe Gogolewski and published by Double Dragon Publishing.
Listen and learn in the second half of a series of 30 audio classes. The first half includes audios that cover topics such as Choosing Point of View, Frugal Book Promotion, Secrets of Good Dialogue, The Benefits of Group Promotion, Visualization in Writing, Website Optimization and more.
In the second half of the series, soon to be released, look for innovative topics such as: Fury and Destruction; How to Use Violence Effectively in Your Writing, Ghostwriting, The Art of the Interview, How to Write a Book Review, Short Story Writing, Humor Writing, Travel Writing and more.
Expect the first audio class of the new series in September, 2006 from Double Dragon Publishing.
TALL TAILS
Love With the Proper Rancher by Judith Rochelle released by Triskelion Publishing June 1, has received Five Angels from Fallen Angel Review, and strong reviews from EuroReview, Ciar Cullen and Coffee Time Romance (4 cups).
Another book by Judith Rochelle, The Hired Wife due for release in September by Triskelion Publishin.
Common Ground, an inspirational romance written by Rochelle under the pen name, Emily Brevard, will be released by The Wild Rose Press in september.
Love Romance Café named Judith Rochelle as The Rising Star in Publishing for August.
Other books by Judith Rochelle:
Playing With Fire (February 2007) Echoes of the Past (May 2007)
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Author Donna Sundblad’s PUMPING YOUR MUSE hit number one on Fictionwise’s general interest best seller list two weeks after being added to ePress- online’s available selections.
A popular selection for aspiring writers, each chapter extracts elements from the real world to construct a believable fictional realm while giving birth to naturally emerging characters. A must-have for the seasoned author suffering from writer's block or fledgling writers looking for inspiration and guidance.
Available at www.epress-online.com. AUDIO Classes
Gracie C. McKeever would like to announce that her two paranormal titles -- Beneath The Surface released 4/06 and Spells Cast in Shadows released 7/06 -- were both Top Sellers at Siren Publishing, Inc. (http://www.sirenpub.com) for the month of July 2006.
Donna Sunblad
Jennifer Caress and Stone Garden Publishing are proud to announce the release of Jennifer's debut novel, Perverted Realities, a horror/fantasy novel with three short stories involving ghosts, aliens and renegade cartoon characters.
The stories are connected by two amazing characters, Frankie and Sammy. Perverted Realities is available online at Amazon.com or can be specially ordered at bookstores near you.
Alternative-Read.com ~ The "Inside Story" as told by Sassy Brit and her Gang! Lively and spirited alternative reads. Includes review blog, competitions, newsletters and author interviews. Fiction or non-fiction; if it has an alternative theme, you'll read about it here.Click on the logo above to find out more!
A Star is Born! Star Publish Appoints Janet Elaine Smith as Marketing Director
Star Publish is proud to announce that we have appointed Janet Elaine Smith as Marketing Director for Star Publish (http://starpublish.com). Janet will be an invaluable asset to Star Publish and its authors as part of the Star Publish Management Team.
Janet Elaine Smith came onto the book publishing scene in June 2000 with the release of her first book, Dunnottar. With no marketing background and not even knowing an author had to market their own book, she soon proved that hard work, good luck and the right contacts could bring success. The fact that bookstores are now more open to stocking Print-on-Demand books is due in large part to Janet's unique, fun phone calls to bookstores. Janet's book, Promo Paks: Nearly-Free Marketing for Authors, is published in e-book format by Star Publish. In addition to being the publisher for Janet's PromoPaks, Star will soon be re-releasing 14 of her books that were with another publisher.
As Carolyn Howard-Johnson stated, "We have the singular best person in the industry doing this, and that includes me. Bookstore sales have never been my cup of tea (thus my approach to THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER, that we pick and choose what fits our pocketbooks and our personalities). Janet does bookstore sales better than anyone I have heard of."
Subscribers with book news, book reviews, articles or other relevant information, are invited to submit for consideration to publish in The Fiction Flyer. Email Kathe with your submission included in the body of the email. Please do not send attachments, as we do not open them There is no charge for this service..
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WRITING CONTESTS: To Enter or Not to Enter By Kathe Gogolewski
