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Southern Hum Press 2007 Women of Words Award and Poetry Chapbook Competition
We have finally chosen our winner for Southern Hum Press' Women of Words Award. It was hard to choose just one from the 30 finalists because there were many of the manuscripts were strong and just beautifully reflected the voice of women. But ultimately we had to choose. Our winner for Southern Hum Press' 2008 Women of Words Award is Carolyn Moore, The Last Night of Maskmaking. In additon to our winner, we have chosen five additional manuscripts to be offered publication:
Laurie Suzanne Lessen-Reiche -- The Given Body
Denise Lanier -- Memories, Like Maps
Anne Whitehouse -- Bear in Mind and Other Poems
Jen Karetnick -- Eve and After
Jendi Reiter -- Hound of Heaven
Thanks to all of you for submitting. You made this award a success for its first year. Please consider submitting next year. We hope that this contest grows, and that our award will increase.
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Southern Hum Press releases its newest chapbook
Controlled Burn by Norman German
What have others said about Norman German's stories?
"Set in the Atchafalaya Swamp, the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, and the suburbs of a Louisiana city, these lovely, harrowing short stories—“Dead Dog Lying” and “Controlled Burn”—remind us of Norman German’s very large talent. His stories warn us that, inevitably, we pay for forsaking those who were once ours—sons, daughters, lovers."
—Anthony Bukoski, Time Between Trains
"These tales showcase Norman German’s sharp, accurate use of detail and his surprising and original plots. He’s a veteran storyteller who never fails to please his readers."
—Tim Gautreaux, The Clearing
"This piece [“Dead Dog Lying”] is irresistible—hilariously ironic, abounding with issues to engage the reader and force reflection, perfectly crafted, and defiantly tasteless."
—Editors, The Virginia Quarterly Review