| | Last Updated May 29, 2008 The Seacoast Writers Association has announced the winners in its 2008 Writers Contest at our recent spring conference. For Poetry, the first place winner was Meg Petersen, Plymouth; second. Ginna Wilkerson, Tampa, Fla; third, Jennifer Van Cor, Effingham. Honorable mentions were Clair Keyes, Marblehead, Mass.; Jacqueline Lapidus, Brighton, Mass.; and Amy Dengler, Gloucester, Mass. The Poetry judge was poet and children's author Maren Tirabassi. For Fiction, the first place winner was Peggy Newland, Kingston; second, Tate Conlon, Derry; and third, Bette Lischke, Newburyport, Mass. Honorable mentions were Michael Wade, Stratham; Cathy Eaton, Bedford; and Ron Thimot. Haverhill, Mass. The Fiction judge was mystery and suspense author Brendon DuBois. For Non-Fiction: Personal Essay, the first place winner was Patricia Fowler, Derry; second, Krista Jackman, Eliot, Maine; and third, Meg Petersen., Plymouth. Jane Lauder King, Kennebunk, Maine, received an honorable mention. The Non-fiction judge was newspaper writer and columnist Tammi Truax. Winning authors received checks of $100. $75, and $50. Entry forms for the 2009 writing contest will be available in October, 2008. Winning entries for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 contests to be published in October in the Seacoast Writers anthology. "Currents VI."  Lots of good things happening in our area for writers. Check out new additions to Events for Writers II and Jazzmouth Festival - both in index at left.
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Help Wanted!
Time for a changing of the guard! 
SWA is seeking a replacement for long-time President Chuck Grosky who is resigning his position due to health concerns. The President is responsible, with the Board of Directors, for carrying out the organization’s mission and for ensuring the organization’s growth, relevance and stability. Interested individuals should be energetic and enthusiastic and have a sincere interest in writing and in providing resources to area writers and the community.
Webmaster: We are also seeking an individual who has both a technical bent and a good bit of literary flair to take over the operation of our SWA website (http://seacoastwritersassociation.org) and our e-mail program for electronic mailing of our quarterly newsletter and any special announcements.
These are both volunteer positions, but do come with the perq. of attending SWA conferences without charge. The best kind of payment is a chance to support our writing community, make a difference, and work with a great board of directors.
Interested individuals should contact SWA Secretary Joan Castro by e-mail at joanandcarlos@yahoo.com. Please include “SWA” in the subject line. Feel free to nominate someone if you feel they would be a good candidate. Provide contact information. |