2014 January 25-31 Edition Welcome to the PEIWG Weekly! I’ve introduced a new section in the Weekly, called “Meet the Author.” As with everything else in the Weekly, this is for you, so if you want subscribers to know a little more about you, send in a mini bio. I’m hoping to introduce a…
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THE ISLAND HOLIDAY READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF WRITING CALL
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: DEADLINE – JANUARY 31, 2014 PUBLISHER: THE ACORN PRESS The Acorn Press invites submissions for an anthology of holiday writing with a focus on the Christmas season or comparable celebrations, e.g., Hannukah, Eid, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa. There is no requirement for “Island” content: stories may be set in any locale….
Acorn Press Launches Kira’s Secret by Orysia Dawydiak
What would you do if you found out you were a mermaid? Twelve-year-old Kira loves to swim. But her parents, who adopted her as a baby, have forbidden her to go near the sea where they live on the north Atlantic coast. Frustrated by their rules, Kira decides to rebel and jumps into the icy…
Laurie Brinklow featured reader at Haviland Club Open Mic Nov. 12
Laurie Brinklow featured reader at Haviland Club Open Mic Nov. 12 Host Dianne Hicks Morrow, PEI poet laureate, invites readers and listeners to the 2nd Open Mic event at the Haviland Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. Readers can sign up at 7 p.m. to read their poetry or prose for anywhere from two minutes…
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS to ACORN PRESS: THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION
Prince Edward Island’s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant Prince Edward Island connection, for example: born or raised in Prince Edward Island, lived in Prince Edward Island for six months of…
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION Prince Edward Island’s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant Prince Edward Island connection, for example: born or raised in Prince Edward Island,…
THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION
Prince Edward Island’s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant Prince Edward Island connection, for example: born or raised in Prince Edward Island, lived in Prince Edward Island for six months of the past two years; or another strong…
Island Book Wins National Award: CBC’s “Best Mystery”
It’s a “Bookie” for “Revenge of the Lobster Lover” published by The Acorn Press, Charlottetown. It’s a mystery set on the island, published on the island, and written by Hilary MacLeod, who considers the island “home.” The CBC Book Club, an online entity, has launched the “Bookies” contest to celebrate the genres of…
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION Prince Edward Island‘s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant Prince Edward Island connection, for example: born or raised in …
Call for Submissions to The Island Fiction Reader: An Anthology of New Fiction
Welcome to the Acorn Press NEWS FROM THE ACORN PRESS! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION Prince Edward Island’s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant…
Acorn launches LOOKBOOK! A Children’s Guide to Prince Edward Island
If you’re looking for something to do with your children this Sunday afternoon, join us for the launch of LOOKBOOK! A Children’s Guide to Prince Edward Island, written by Jordan McIntyre, and illustrated with paper collage by Catherine Miller. The launch is at the Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street (please use the West…
Acadian Mi-Carême: Masks and Merrymaking by Georges Arsenault
WHAT: Acorn Press invites everyone to the launch of Acadian Mi-Carême: Masks and Merrymaking by Georges Arsenault; translated by Sally Ross. WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Beaconsfield Carriage House corner of Kent and West Streets, Charlottetown Features: Reading and slide show by the author; Refreshments; A special appearance by La Mi-Carême!
The Writing Pool 