News from March 18, 2008 meeting
We're continuing our post-conference trend of many visitors and many readers. Last night we had seven announced visitors, and we heard over 18 readers in four reading rooms.
The stats:
Rejections: 7
Submissions: Sonja Cassella and Kyle White reported submissions.
Acceptances: Alex Martinez received another offer for his new book, Andy Valentine will have an article on computer crime in the 2008 ABA Handbook; Curtis Bales' English publisher requested two manuscripts; Kyle White had several articles accepted; Shane Gupton had ad revenue for the first time on his blog.
Announcements:
2007 Barbara Wilson Award:
Each year we honor one writer in the DFWWW for having the most published short pieces. To enter, give to Joan McCord a list of all published pieces, with tear sheets showing you name, the publication, and the date. Entries are due by the end of April.
Writer's League of Texas Conference
The DFWWW hopes to send a delegation of our members to the biggest writer's conference in Texas, held in Austin June 20-22. We plan to carpool and some may share rooms. See Sonja Cassella to find out more.
2008 Short Fiction and Poetry Contest
Ally Haldren will be in charge of the 2008 contests. She will need two volunteers to help. If you are interested in being on the committee, see Ally.
DFWWW Conference 2009
We have secured initial officers for next spring's conference. They will be:
Dan Anders, Chair
Jeri Burbage, Co-Chair
Kyle White, Publicity
Paul Lamarre, Sponsorship
Michele Nordahl, Graphic design of program
More committee chairs to be announced.
The stats:
Rejections: 7
Submissions: Sonja Cassella and Kyle White reported submissions.
Acceptances: Alex Martinez received another offer for his new book, Andy Valentine will have an article on computer crime in the 2008 ABA Handbook; Curtis Bales' English publisher requested two manuscripts; Kyle White had several articles accepted; Shane Gupton had ad revenue for the first time on his blog.
Announcements:
2007 Barbara Wilson Award:
Each year we honor one writer in the DFWWW for having the most published short pieces. To enter, give to Joan McCord a list of all published pieces, with tear sheets showing you name, the publication, and the date. Entries are due by the end of April.
Writer's League of Texas Conference
The DFWWW hopes to send a delegation of our members to the biggest writer's conference in Texas, held in Austin June 20-22. We plan to carpool and some may share rooms. See Sonja Cassella to find out more.
2008 Short Fiction and Poetry Contest
Ally Haldren will be in charge of the 2008 contests. She will need two volunteers to help. If you are interested in being on the committee, see Ally.
DFWWW Conference 2009
We have secured initial officers for next spring's conference. They will be:
Dan Anders, Chair
Jeri Burbage, Co-Chair
Kyle White, Publicity
Paul Lamarre, Sponsorship
Michele Nordahl, Graphic design of program
More committee chairs to be announced.
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Paul Lamarre , Sponsorship, Who is this Karl guy?
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