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Congrats National Book Award Finalists (in particular…)

Congrats to Issue #5 and #4 contributor Reginald Gibbons for the nomination of his book of poems Creatures of a Day (Louisiana State University Press)

And to Issue #4 interviewee Aleksandar Hemon for the nomination of his novel The Lazarus Project (Riverhead)

Chicago. 

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KB Dixon and the Oregon Book Awards

Many people have moved to Portland, but few can claim to be a finalist in the Oregon Book Awards.  Issue 2 contributor (short story, Andrew (A-Z) is a 2008 finalist for his book The Sum of His Syndromes

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 ”Syndromes is funny; it’s insightful; it’s gonzo” –Willamette Week  The book will be available February, 2009.

The novel Andrew (A-Z), grown from the short story will be available this November.  More on that soon.

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Issue 6 contributor Amy Leach is on her way.

“We are pleased to announce that Evanston essayist AMY LEACH will receive a 2008 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s Award, which is given annually to six women writers who demonstrate excellence and promise in the early stages of their careers. Now in its 14th year, the Rona Jaffe Awards have helped many women build successful writing careers by offering encouragement and financial support at a critical time. The Awards will be presented to the six recipients on September 18th in New York City.”  

www.ronajaffefoundation.org

 

 

 

 

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