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Open Mic Added to Anniversary Reading

As an added incentive to those of you who might be on the fence about attending the Wild Violet 10th Anniversary Reading, we're going to add an open mic portion to the end of the event. So if you're a writer but not a Wild Violet contributor, please consider bringing some of your work! You can find more information in the original post on the [...]

10th Anniversary Reading

In celebration of Wild Violet's 10th anniversary, we are holding a special reading and celebration. The event will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at Milkboy Coffee, 2 East Lancaster Ave. (U.S. Highway 30), Ardmore, Pennsylvania. There will be a $5 cover charge. For those who need to take public [...]

Blog Tour Contest Extended

I've decided to extend my Blog Tour Contest to May 31. Check out the original post on my personal blog for information on how to enter a contest to win a free copy of my book!

Blog Tour & Contest

Spring is almost here, and I'm kicking off my "blog tour." Just like a book tour, that means making appearances in other people's blogs. As an extra incentive, I'm going to hold a contest. Anyone who includes a mention of my book, "The Art of Life," (with the links below) in his or her blog will be entered into a contest to win a free, autographed [...]

Book Giveaway, “The Art of Life”

On Goodreads right now, Wild Violet editor Alyce Wilson is giving away three copies of her book of columns and essays, The Art of Life. All you have to do is join Goodreads (if you're not already a member), and then click on "Enter to win" on the book's contest page.

Summer Issue Underway

Now that my husband and I are adjusting to our newborn, I am  beginning to work in earnest on the summer issue. Look for it to appear in late August, barring any unforeseen difficulties.

Borok Wins Fiction Contest

Frequent Wild Violet contributor Dean Borok has won the New York Magazine political fiction writing contest, winning a weekend for two at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Dean Borok's story appears on the magazine's site. Here's what the magazine said about the contest winners in a December 13, 2009 article: Three weeks ago, we [...]

Erin O’Riordan Book Trailer

The trailer for Beltane and Midsummer Night by Erin O'Riordan has debuted on YouTube. Erin's story, "I Did Not Break Up Claire and Jeremy," appeared in Vol. VII Issue 3. Erin's home page