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SUMMARY:Thirteen Bridges Review Poetry Submissions Open Sept. 13- Dec 1\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:At Thirteen Bridges Review\, we are currently featuring new poetry\, fiction\, and creative non-fiction as a monthly feature on our website\, and we’d love the chance to consider your work. \nPlease send us your best poetry\, up to three poems. We are open to all forms and styles. \nWe are happy to accept simultaneous submissions. Just let us know if your work is accepted elsewhere. \nPlease do not submit previously published work. \nPlease submit as Microsoft Word documents. \nWe look forward to reading your work. \nAll accepted submissions will be published on our website and will be considered for publication in our first print issue this spring. \nThirteen Bridges Review Submission Manager – Call for Poetry – Thirteen Bridges Online (submittable.com)
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/thirteen-bridges-review-poetry-submissions-open-sept-13-dec-1-2024/
LOCATION:AUM\, 7400 East Drive\, Montgomery\, AL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thirteen Bridges Review":MAILTO:kquaney@aum.edu
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SUMMARY:Thirteen Bridges Review Short Fiction Submissions Open Sept. 13-Dec. 1\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:At Thirteen Bridges Review we are looking for beautifully written\, character-driven fiction pieces for our online monthly story feature and are open to all forms and styles. \nStories should be readable in one sitting\, so we’ll consider anything from flash/micro up to about eight pages double spaced. \nWe are happy to accept simultaneous submissions. Just let us know if your work is accepted elsewhere. \nPlease do not submit previously published work. \nPlease submit only one short story or up to three flash/micro pieces. \nPlease submit as Microsoft Word document only. \nWe look forward to reading your work. \nAccepted submissions will be published on our website as a monthly story feature and will also be considered for publication in our print journal this spring. \nThirteen Bridges Review Submission Manager – Call for Short Fiction – Thirteen Bridges Online (submittable.com)
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/thirteen-bridges-review-short-fiction-submissions-open-sept-13-dec-1-2024/
LOCATION:AUM\, 7400 East Drive\, Montgomery\, AL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thirteen Bridges Review":MAILTO:kquaney@aum.edu
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, December 8 at 3pm: A NewSouth Bookstore Holiday Special with John Martello and Friends
DESCRIPTION:The NewSouth Bookstore officially kicks off the 2024 holiday season with a very special event on Sunday\, December 8 at 3pm. Enjoy an afternoon of short holiday-themed readings — from the works of Moss Hart\, Groucho Marx\, Damon Runyon\, and others — with musical interlude. The talented cast includes Wanda Battle\, Rodney Clark\, Greta Lambert\, Maire Martello\, Greg Thornton\, and the producer himself\, John Martello. The NewSouth Bookstore loves a holiday tradition. Ringing in the holidays with Martello and friends is fast becoming a wonderful such tradition. Don’t miss the fun!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/sunday-december-8-at-3pm-a-newsouth-bookstore-holiday-special-with-john-martello-and-friends/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:A Perfectly Southern Afternoon with Lynn Oldshue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “A Perfectly Southern Afternoon with Lynn Oldshue” on December 8th\, at The Haunted Book Shop\, where we’ll be celebrating the release of Our Southern Souls\, Vol. II. \nAuthor Lynn Oldshue invites us into the heart of the South with her fantastic collection ‘Our Southern Souls\, Vol. II’. This compelling anthology presents narratives that are humorous\, gut-wrenching\, inspiring\, and deeply connected with history. The stories act as reminders of the trials and tribulations we humans conquer daily\, offering intimate glimpses into the dualistic nature of mankind\, tearing at the fabric of the broken and the beautiful within all of us. \nLynn Oldshue’s acute observations immersed in Southern charm offer a window into diverse and resilient souls\, encouraging readers to turn inward and reflect upon their own stories. \nAttendees will be treated to an in-conversation with Lynn featuring Mobile’s own Kelly Finley. Afterwards\, patrons will have an opportunity to engage with the author during the book signing. \nWe welcome all literary enthusiasts to immerse in an afternoon of authentic southern storytelling and help celebrate Lynn’s latest offering. Reserve your copy and spot today. \nTo enter the signing line\, we kindly ask attendees to purchase a copy of Our Southern Souls\, Vol II from The Haunted Book Shop.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/a-perfectly-southern-afternoon-with-lynn-oldshue/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tuesday\, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. at The NewSouth Bookstore: Patrick Parr presents on Malcolm Before X
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome to the store Patrick Parr\, whose new biography about Malcolm X is already considered the definitive story of the youth and adulthood of one of our most controversial civil rights leaders. Michael Eric Dyson calls Malcolm Before X a “breathtaking act of intellectual reconstruction and sublime literary achievement.” Parr comes all the way from Japan to visit at The NewSouth Bookstore with his brilliant new work. Join us for his talk about Malcolm Before X on Tuesday\, December 10 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/tuesday-december-10-at-530-p-m-at-the-newsouth-bookstore-patrick-parr-presents-on-malcolm-before-x/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:Brooke Champagne and Jason McCall read from new work at The NewSouth Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:A lovely evening awaits us with readings from new work by Brooke Champagne and Jason McCall\, scheduled on Thursday\, December 12 at 5:30pm. Champagne’s newest book\, Nola Face\, is a collection of essays that explore topics of family\, identity\, memory\, and the complicated ways in which we relate to each other. McCall’s Razed by TV Sets\, also a book of essays\, plumbs the ways in which depictions of race and masculinity have shaped how the author sees himself and others. Both smart writers\, Champagne and McCall find meaning in the everyday — in our activities\, our culture\, our bonds.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/brooke-champagne-and-jason-mccall-read-from-new-work-at-the-newsouth-bookstore/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:Poets Across Lines Virtual Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:On December 12\, 2024 at 7:00pm CST the four poets of the inaugural cohort of Poets Across Lines will read poems created during the program. These poems center around the themes of housing\, immigration\, and LGBTQIA+ identity\, amplifying poetry and poets from communities underserved by the traditional literary establishment. \nFeaturing introductions and readings by program Mentors Erika Wade and Gabriel Dozal\, and poems by Advisors Salaam Green and Ofelia Montelongo! \nPoets: Arlo Pate and Kevin L. Tarver in Birmingham\, AL; Kevin Sanchez and RuthAnn in Tucson\, AZ. \nPoems from this evening will be available in Watching for the Moon Above: Poets Across Lines (Community Poetry from Birmingham & Tucson) a collaborative zine produced by Pansy Press. The zine can be downloaded for free at the end of the reading. Register here for free: https://pen.org/event/poets-across-lines-final-reading-2024/ \nFree and open to the public with registration! The Zoom link will be provided the day of the event.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/poets-across-lines-virtual-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="PEN America Birmingham Chapter":MAILTO:info@maggicitypoetryfestival.org
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds\, Dec. 15\, 3 p.m.\, at the Haunted Book Shop in Mobile
DESCRIPTION:Tired of complicated? Matthew Bounds of Your Barefoot Neighbor is coming to Mobile to help you keep it simple! Join us for “An Afternoon with Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds” at The Haunted Book Shop on December 15\, 3-5pm. This special event features cookbook author and social media creator\, Matthew Bounds\, discussing his new book “Keep It Simple\, Y’all” with local author & foodie influencer Amanda Gibson. With these two on board\, the conversation is guaranteed to be hilarious. \nIn “Keep It Simple\, Y’all\,” Bounds shares sixty of his most popular dishes\, each designed for ease and efficiency without sacrificing flavor or quality. From comforting slow-cooked meals like Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff to quick sheet pan dinners such as Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry or Cajun Ranch Chicken Breasts\, these recipes cater to a range of skill levels and provide a flexible template\, encouraging readers to swap in what they have on hand and make the recipes their own. \nWith his laid-back approach to cooking\, Bounds is well-established as the go-to source for delicious\, no-fuss meals. His dedication to demystifying the world of home cooking has earned him a loyal following\, and this book serves as a testament to his philosophy that preparing and enjoying good food should be simple and stress-free. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear from Matthew Bounds firsthand\, when he joins author and foodie Amanda Gibson in conversation inside our shop. Hold the stress and pass the simplicity\, please. I’ll take seconds!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-afternoon-with-your-barefoot-neighbor-matthew-bounds-dec-15-3-p-m-at-the-haunted-book-shop-in-mobile/
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SUMMARY:Alabama State Poetry Society Online Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for online poetry open mics the 4th Monday of each month! \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693609367\nMeeting ID: 856 9360 9367
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/alabama-state-poetry-society-online-open-mic/2024-12-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Geminga Contest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of micro poetry\, prose\, and art. Opens January 1\, closes January 31. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/316621/geminga-2025-100-for-tiny-fiction-cnf-poetry-graphic-novel-art.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/geminga-contest-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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