Short Story Library

*** SSL News
As we approach the end of the year I wanted to take this week and just update everyone on all the new stuff going on in and around SSL magazine. To start with we brought on two new associate editors to help read through all of the amazing submissions we are getting. We receive a little over 100 submissions a month so it is great to have some people to help out with all of the reading. Thanks Daryl and Allen! Also, to keep the forum active and growing we have added another moderator Josie to the crew to make sure everyone stays in line at all times and crack the whip when she needs to.

*** Night Falls on Everyone – Horror Collection
The horror collection is coming along and we are about ready to go to print! The artwork is all done and looks amazing. We also have six interior illustrations that are spread throughout the book. All of the stories have been edited and formatted, all set to go. We are hoping to have the proof in our hands in the next week or two and then have it available for everyone as soon as we accept the proof. I will make sure to keep everyone updated. The horror collection “Night Falls On Everyone” is really a great collection. I have read the stories over and over and am impressed with the publication and excited to bring it to print shortly.

*** SSL Anthology
In other ReadMe Publishing news, the SSL first six month print anthology is starting to pick up momentum now that the horror collection is winding down. We have the illustrator at work coming up with the cover art and we are in the process of editing the stories now to get them ready for print. We are shooting for a January 2009 release of the collection.

*** New Poetry Contest
With the horror collection over, the next contest has begun! If you’re a poet, keep reading!
ReadMe Publishing is offering a FREE writing contest for all poets where winning poems will receive cash prizes and the top entries will be published in a print collection.

Details:

Everyday Musings

Everyday something around you happens that is poetic if you notice. We want your best poems (up to 6 entries) covering life in a daily setting. All forms and styles of poetry will be considered.

Schedule: Submissions will be accepted between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009. Winners will be selected by March 31, 2009

Prizes: Winning poem will be paid $50.00, Second place $25.00, Third Place $10.00. The top 35 – 50 poems will be published in a poetry chapbook to be published in June of 2009.

Entry Fee: FREE!

For More information: http://www.readme.us.com/contest.html

*** SSL Pushcart Prize Nominations
SSL has announced its Pushcart Prize nominations and they are:

• Why We Need Peach Trees & Kids By Usiku
• Coffee and Biscuits By Roger Young
• while taking a leak today By John Yamrus
• On The Train By Melonie Magruder
• Apple Cheeks Girl By Emily-Jo Hopson
• Portland By Derek Eyring

Please congratulate all of them and wish them the best of luck with the next round!

*** 2nd Annual Micro Award
Last but not least, SSL has announced its nomination for the 2nd annual micro award:

Daryl Baldwin – Father’s Day!

Congrats Daryl and best of luck with the contest!

Thanks everyone for reading our weekly magazine. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. If you have not already, please consider signing up for the free weekly subscription to make sure you never miss an issue.

Casey Quinn
Editor