I just updated my list of Short Fiction Markets, so take a look and prep your work. There's a lot of opportunity out there! If you've got something at hand, there are a few fab magazines open right now but closing soon: Prism is open on the theme of "Revelry" till June 15th (prose to… Continue reading Litmag Love: Market Update
I just updated my list of Short Fiction Markets, so it's only fitting to add a post on where you can submit your stories this summer. There's a lot of opportunity out there! The following Canadian litmags are open for submissions in July and August. This first batch is time-sensitive, with just a few days… Continue reading Litmag Love: Summer Markets
I just updated my list of Short Fiction Markets and Young Writers Markets, so it's only fitting to add a post on the fine print. Before you submit your work to any contest or magazine, double-check the rights you're selling or giving away. The best magazine publishers buy first world serial rights to the pieces… Continue reading Writers’ Markets: Read the Fine Print
It's here, awesome authors! The latest volume of Pot-Pourri, containing all the winning stories, poems, and graphic narratives from Ottawa's Awesome Authors aged 9-18. Buy your copy today. Check out the gorgeous cover design by Gaurinanda Abhilash: Once again, the anthology is generously produced by the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA), with… Continue reading Pot-Pourri 2022
I’m pleased to join the many authors making book recommendations on the new book discovery site, Shepherd.com [2026 Update: the site is now BookDNA.com -- the old links will shepherd you to the new site]. Check it out to discover the books your favourite authors recommend. You can find thousands of recommendations for books connected… Continue reading Discover the Best Books on Shepherd.com
Catherine Austen 