>Shadow Forest Authors

>I had never heard of Shadow Forest Authors until today, but it looks like it might be worth looking into. If you are a…

>Best Books of 2008

>From it’s list of the 100 Notable Books of 2008, the New York Times has named the Best Books of 2008. The fiction side…

>Indie & Small Press Book Fair

>If I lived anywhere close to NYC, I’d be planning to spend time this weekend at the 21st Annual Indie & Small Press Book…

>Staunton Keeps Getting Cooler

>As much as I like living in the country, part of me thinks (part of the part that thinks, that is) that living in…

>New York Times Notable Books of 2008

>It’s time for the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2008. On the Fiction & Poetry side of the ledger, I’ve read a…

>Thistle at Folly Mills

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>Secret [Literary] Santa

>How does exchanging gifts with complete strangers sound? Nah, I don’t much care for the idea either. Except, here’s the plan: it’s going to…

>Very Short Novels

>Check out this new-to-me blog: David B. Dale’s Very Short Novels. 299 words . . .

>Taubman Museum of Art

>Last Saturday I had the pleasure of visiting the brand new Taubman Museum of Art in downtown Roanoke. Our group got a guided tour…

>Black Friday

>We have read your submission carefully and regret that we do not have a place for it in [the magazine] at this time. Thank…