Help us spread the word! We are looking to expand the reach of these contests to high school students anywhere in the world. The submission period opens August 15, 2026 and runs through September 30, 2026. There are three categories: Poetry (25 lines max); Haiku (3 lines max; limit 3 haiku); and Songwriting (2 versesContinue reading "The High School Writing Contest Opening Soon"
New Release: “Among Canyon Shadows” by Joyce B. Lohse
In 1911, Beatrice Farnham, a popular Eastern artist, traveled by railroad to Western Colorado to paint and draw canyon landscapes. She developed a partnership with John Otto, a quirky trail builder and guide, who was responsible for the promotion and establishment of Colorado National Monument. The couple was soon married in an unusual outdoor weddingContinue reading "New Release: “Among Canyon Shadows” by Joyce B. Lohse"
Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 3)
An Interview by Elizabeth Simmons Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author whose deeply researched historical novels have brought overlooked women and true events to life for decades. In this interview, she reflects on traditional publishing, the diversity of the American West, the changing landscape of Western literature, and the adviceContinue reading "Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 3)"
Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 2)
An Interview by Elizabeth Simmons Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author whose deeply researched historical novels have brought overlooked women and true events to life for decades. In this interview, she reflects on traditional publishing, the diversity of the American West, the changing landscape of Western literature, and the adviceContinue reading "Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 2)"
Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 1)
An Interview by Elizabeth Simmons Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author whose deeply researched historical novels have brought overlooked women and true events to life for decades. In this interview, she reflects on traditional publishing, the diversity of the American West, the changing landscape of Western literature, and the adviceContinue reading "Jane Kirkpatrick on Traditional Publishing and the Stories that Endure (Part 1)"
Going Beyond Google: Library Resources for Writers
By Suzanne Stauffer Last time, I mentioned City Business Directories, and promised to provide information about more reference resources that you can use to give authenticity to your work. These are not for historical fiction authors only. Authors of history and memoirs need historical information, but authors of contemporary fiction often need historical background toContinue reading "Going Beyond Google: Library Resources for Writers"
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