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The 2004 Writers Notes Magazine Writing Awards
Writers Notes Magazine announces annual writing awards winners for fiction.
(PRWEB) October 7, 2004 -- International hit publication, Writers Notes Magazine, announced the 2004 winners for fiction. WNM is edited by cult favorite author Christopher Klim (Everything Burns, Jesus Lives in Trenton) and includes contemporary fiction, essays, poetry, interviews, and visual arts.
The winning entry for fiction came from Sally Haxthow of British Columbia, Canada for her story Paper Dolls, the tale of a family in turmoil after the departure of a runaway, troubled teen. Ms. Haxthow is a successful business consultant and an award-winning writer.
The first runner-up was Kristen Grant and her story, Shane, a mystical tale of a surfers personal resurrection. Ms. Grant is an experienced surfer from Santa Barbara, CA.
The entries were selected for their power and imagery," says Klim, speaking from the offices of Hopewell Publications. We considered many different subjects and styles before making the final determination. Entries arrived from four continents and thirteen countries."
A major feature of the WNM awards involves publication in the fall/winter issue, due to arrive on the shelves October 15, 2004. Writers Notes Magazine continues to be about opening the literary market to the street," says Klim. Thats why we publish the winners. We also handed out contracts to a few interesting entries and first time authors. In fact, half of the stories in the upcoming issue come from new writers."
The press continues to support WNMs fledgling effort. Readable, thought provoking, and organized in an interesting way," claims Australias The Compulsive Reader, and TimeOFF magazine calls it an absorbing read."
Its an international effort," Klim says. The next issue includes stories from acclaimed author Thomas E. Kennedy (Denmark), Stojan Valev (Bulgaria), and entries from Australia, China, India, and of course the USA. Theres also an interview with noted journalist and author Ben Yagoda."
As usual, Klim includes one of his own stories in the back of the issue-Coffins, the tale of two childhood friends who find themselves outside Fallujah, which may prove to be one of the most controversial stories this year.
Find complete information at:
www.WritersNotes.com
www.ChristopherKlim.com
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