Coming at the end of this month is a new website (Write Advice)dedicated to writers of both fiction and non-fiction. Featuring a very low-cost critique service, competitions, free advice, tips, links, and much, much more. Come look for yourself. PS In future updates I will be featuring short fiction, articles and tips on writing, so get busy and get your work published. Writers of the best fiction and articles will get free critiques of their work. Send your work as text documents by E-mail.

Marie Williams <writeadvice@freezone.co.uk> <http://www.freezone.co.uk/writeadvice>
- Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 18:28:09 (BST)

If you are interested to receive recent copies of the South African Science Fiction Society's Clubzine 'Probe,' please send me an A5 SAE (39p). They are looking to make contact with sf fans/organisations in the UK.
Nick Wood: 22 Victoria Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4SB

Nick Wood <NikWood@compuserve.com>
- Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 12:41:59 (BST)

Three poetry competitions from Mekler & Deahl ÷
ALL ENTRANTS GET AN ATTRACTIVE BOOK OF FINE POETRY--
SO HOW CAN YOU LOSE?

Contest #1

THE ACORN-RUKEYSER CHAPBOOK CONTEST

First Prize: publication and $100 (US)
Runner-Up: $100 (US)
Rules
Poems may be published or unpublished.
The entry fee is £5/$10 US/$12 CDN. Payment by cheque or money order payable to Mekler & Deahl, Publishers.
An entry will be a poetry manuscript of up to thirty pages.
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable.
Manuscripts must be typed or word-processed.
The authorās name should not appear on the manuscript. The authorās name and address and the title of the manuscript should appear on a separate sheet.
Copyright remains with the author.
All entries will be returned after the winning chapbook is published.
All entrants will receive a copy of the winning chapbook.
The author of the winning manuscript will receive fifty copies of the chapbook.
The winning author and the runner-up will each receive a cash prize of $100 (US).
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by September 30, 1999.
Winner will be notified in spring, 2000.
1998 winner, Walt Peterson (Pittsburgh, USA), In the Waiting Room of the Speedy Muffler King.

Please address entries to:

The Acorn-Rukeyser Chapbook Contest
Mekler & Deahl, Publishers
237 Prospect Street South
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8M 2Z6

Phone: (905) 312-1779
Fax: (905) 312-8285
e-mail: meklerdeahl@globalserve.net
http://www.meklerdeahl.com

For a copy of In the Waiting Room of the Speedy Muffler King, our 1998 winning chapbook, please add $7.
The chapbook may also be ordered separately.

Contest #2

THE SANDBURG-LIVESAY ANTHOLOGY CONTEST

First Prize: $200 (US) and anthology publication
Second Prize: $100 (US) and anthology publication
Third Prize: $50 (US) and anthology publication
Other Prizes: anthology publication

RULES
Poems may be published or unpublished.
Poems may be any length up to 70 lines.
The entry fee is £6/$12 US/$15 CDN. Payment by cheque or money order, payable to Mekler & Deahl, Publishers.
Up to 10 poems may be submitted per entry fee.
All entries must be typed or word-processed.
The authorās name should not appear on the poems. The authorās name and a list of poems submitted should appear on a separate sheet.
Copyright remains with the author.
Poems will be judged individually; more than one poem by a single author may be accepted for publication.
All entrants will receive a copy of the anthology ÷ an $18 value.
Entrants with poetry in the anthology will receive one additional copy.
The poem judged to be the best in the anthology will be awarded $200 (US); the first runner-up will be awarded $100 (US) and the second runner up $50 (US).
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by October 31, 1999.
Winners will be notified in spring, 2000.
1998 winners: First prize, Peggy Poole (West Kirby, England);
Second prize, Gillian Harding-Russell (Regina, Saskatchewan).

Please send entries to:

The Sandburg-Livesay Anthology Contest
Mekler & Deahl, Publishers
237 Prospect Street South
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8M 2Z6

Telephone (905) 312-1779
Fax: (905) 312-8285
e-mail: meklerdeahl@globalserve.net
http://www.meklerdeahl.com

For a copy of Waiting for You to Speak, our 1998 anthology, please add $18.
The anthology may also be ordered separately.

Contest #3

THE HERB BARRETT AWARD
for short poetry in the haiku tradition

First prize: $150 (US)
Second prize: $100 (US)
Third prize: $50 (US)
Other prizes: anthology publication

RULES
Poems must be no more than 4 lines long. They may or may not follow the traditional 17-syllable form, but should be in the haiku tradition.
Poems may be published or unpublished.
The entry fee is £5/$10 US/$12 CDN. Payment by cheque or money order, payable to Mekler & Deahl, Publishers.
Up to 10 poems may be submitted per entry fee.
Manuscripts must be typed or word-processed, one poem per page, on letter-size paper, with no identifying marks. Name, address, and phone number, with titles or first lines, should be on a separate sheet of paper.
All entrants will receive one copy of the anthology.
Entrants with poetry in the anthology will receive one additional copy.
Copyright remains with the author.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by November 30, 1999.
Winners will be notified in spring, 2000.
1998 winners: 1st prize: Timothy Russell (Toronto, USA); 2nd prize A.C. Missias (Philadelphia, USA); 3rd prize: Ferris Gilli (Orlando, USA).

Please address entries to:

The Herb Barrett Contest
Mekler & Deahl, Publishers
237 Prospect Street South
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8M 2Z6

phone: (905) 312-1779
fax: (905) 312-8285
e-mail: meklerdeahl@globalserve.net
http://www.meklerdeahl.com

For a copy of Through the Spirea, the anthology of prize-winning haiku
from our 1998 contest, add $7.
Through the Spirea may also be ordered separately.

Mekler & Deahl, Publishers <meklerdeahl@globalserve.net> <http://www.meklerdeahl.com>
- Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 01:34:53 (BST)

Self published chapbooks by Maryann Hazen:

LIFE AMONG THE LESSER GODS

This collection of poetry is for those women who dare ask the
most frightful questions of themselves, who dare dream of a
better life. Who courageously attempt the terrifying,
exhilarating escape to live very simply, in the peace & quiet
they deserve; a love among the lesser Gods~$5 + $1 P&H


THE CRYSTAL, THE CLOAK & THE CROWN

"May I now invite you on a journey through the ages. Turn the
page...lift your eyes...revel in a realm of wonders. Faithfully
Yours, Faerhart Merimakur Wordsmyth."

An enchanting poetic chronicle highlighting the unique characters
of Arthurian Legend. These verses may be enjoyed individually or
collectively; either presents the reader with a delightfully
insightful & entertaining union of past & present~ $5 + $1 P&H


AN UNDERWORLD AWAITING; POETRY FROM BEYOND

Imagine being doomed as a resident of Hades for eternity...
imagine (unbelievably) discovering a route of escape...imagine
coming to the realization that Access Is Denied & there is No
Turning Back!"

Here's a collection of supernatural, macabre & gruesome poetry
best enjoyed by the light of a full moon~ $5 + $1 P&H


FLESH STONE ~ POETRY EROTIQUE

"Through the shadows of our house
your words come slowly search for me
and make the silent sound
of flesh on flesh."

Contents may be considered unsuitable for persons under 18
years of age~ $5 + $1 P&H

HAMSTER T. RODENT

"When Hamsty's pals are by the pool
he sports modest attire.
He oils up with sun block
so his fur won't catch on fire."

This fun & imaginative story-poem for kids has actual photos of
our beloved pet hamster~ $5 + $1 P&H

Please note: If ordering more than one, please add only $1.50 P&H.

Send Address Information & check to:

Maryann Hazen-Stearns
31 Lincoln Street
Ellenville, NY
12428 USA

Maryann Hazen <Faerhart@email.women.com>
- Monday, September 13, 1999 at 15:19:24 (BST)