I just stumbled across a well done book review site and some strong opinions on the state of the publsihing industry. Well worth the read and a join in the conversation.

Turning a Page for the Economy 

” We’re inundated right now with  stories about the death of publishing, the demise of the book, and the woes of the author. Print publishing is suffering, and no amount of DRM (digital-rights management, for the happily uninitiated) can bring us back…’”  

Here’s the full link: http://bethannethebookmaven.typepad.com/stilllifewithbookmaven/2009/02/tk.html

-Laura

Anyone I know going to throw a hat in the ring?

A few details from the website: 

Welcome to the 7th SFWP Literary Awards Program. 

1st prize: $1,750
2nd prize: $1,000
3rd prize: $1,000

Welcome to the 7th SFWP Literary Awards Program, offering $3750 in cash awards and the opportunity to be considered for representation by the Irene Goodman Agency. The 2009 Program will run from January 1st, 2009 through July 15th, 2009. The grand prize is $1,750, with two runner-up prizes of $1,000 each. Winners will be featured on our online literary journal. 

Heres the link to the website:

http://www.sfwpawards.com/

Good luck and good writing!

Laura