I learned yesterday that In the Face of Danger received an Honorable Mention in the 29th New Millennium Writings Contests, which had a deadline of January 31, 2010.
Whoo-hoo!
Edited and published by Don Williams, here's how the literary magazine introduces itself on its website: Welcome to New Millennium Writings, a journal filled with vibrant imagery, word-craft and pure story-telling talent. NMW is a Winner of a Golden Press Card Award for Excellence.
And here are some accolades by industry insiders:
“I found this to be one of the most powerful literary experiences I've ever had. For anyone who gives a whit about writing or the human condition,New Millennium Writings should be required reading.” —Kane S. Latranz, Alibi
“Fiction, poetry, and nonfiction that will feed your soul.”—New Pages
“Best Reading for Spring, 2010.”—The Montserrat Review
“The works of the best new authors in fiction, non-fiction and poetry are stunningly presented in each volume.”—Direct Communications
“Highly recommended. NMW is one of our favorite journals.”—Winning Writers
New Millennium Writings has published regularly since 1996, in both the online format and in literary magazine-style bound "book," but in the past years their issues have gone down from biannual to one issue per year. The first place award winners from the two contests this year will be published in the 2011 issue due out this winter, as well as some honorable mentions.
In the most recent issue, No. 19 (the cover graces this post), only three Nonfiction stories were published.
Going back to issue No. 18 (2008-9), there were six Nonfiction stories published.
Keep your fingers crossed that In the Face of Danger will be published in issue No. 20, coming in Winter 2011!
It's good to feel encouraged; this nod has certainly stoked my fires again.
What's fanned your writing flames lately?
