Writing and me . . .

today of all days, with all that's happening, I forgot that I'm at Southern Writers Magazine - embarrassingly late, but stop by, please, if you have a minute - http://southernwritersmagazine.blogspot.com/

Wheeeeeee! Fun News!

Could I get a loud and boisterous Yee Haw from y'all, please? 

I was one of the finalists in this year's Southern Writers Magazine Short Story Contest. 

Link: http://www.southernwritersmagazine.com/2015shortstories.html

Happy News!

I have some news that makes me VERY happy!

I am thrilled to be one of the top 10 runner-ups in the 2015 Short Story Contest. 

You'll be able to read all the stories in October. (and once again, I have to give my pal Earl Staggs a shout out for great editing!! Thank you, Earl!).

If you're not familiar with Southern Writers Magazine, do check it out. It's pretty wonderful and features some top notch writers (in addition to those of us nobody's ever heard of). The latest issue features Tess Gerritsen, so it's not "just" for Southern writers.

Here's their announcement - (squeeeeeeee!)


Southern Writers Magazine


Thank you to all the entrants in our 2015 Short Story Contest. There were so many excellent stories deserving to win that our judges had difficulty narrowing it down!


Southern Writers congratulates the top three winners:

Dee Dee Parker, Bob Strother, Lindsey Bracket

We also congratulate the top 10 runner-ups:

Linda Breeden, Michael Ware, Lin Nielsen Cochren, Kemala Tribe, Claire Fullerton, Christina Ryan Claypool, Leigh Ann Thomas. Kaye Wilkinson Barley and Terry Jones.

Their stories will appear in our special contest publication in October. Stay tuned for details!

Southern Writers Magazine

Are y'all familiar with Southern Writers Magazine?

It's a very, very cool magazine I only just discovered, but have quickly fallen in love with - check it out!


This from their webpage:

Southern Writers–a community for writers and readers everywhere.

In our community, you'll find the exclusive online Southern Writers Bookstore, showcasing releases of all the authors who are in our magazine. Authors offer their newest book--autographed--in our signed book giveaways. 

Scoot right on over - http://www.southernwritersmagazine.com/

Each  month you'll find articles written by and about some of your favorite authors.

Additionally, there are writing contests, ways to promote your work, writing conferences, books about writing and so much more.

But - it's not just for writers, AND it's not just for southerners.  

Here's some of what you can find in 

This month's edition: