mgv2_70 | Cool on My Island | Tranquille sur mon île | 08_12 Call for Submissions | Appel à contributions

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SUBMISSIONS

Submissions for mgv2_70 | Cool on My Island | 08_12 start April 1 through May 1. See mgversion2datura on Facebook for inspirational tips and like me at the same time.

mgversion2>datura will accept previously published work but please provide a publishing background. I ask for first electronic publishing rights. Full copyright remains with the author. Should you decide to republish the piece elsewhere, I ask that you cite mgversion2>datura as a place of previous publication. Each issue will be archived in the permanent feature section of the blog. The purpose of the publication is to promote aspiring and confirmed writers and visual artists in their efforts to bring their work to the world.

Each contributor receives a digital copy of the journal (PDF) and a token payment. PAYMENTS VIA PAYPAL ONLY ON RECEIPT OF THE SIGNED PUBLISHING CONTRACT. See specifics :

Poem: Fiction: Flash fiction: Short story: Novel Excerpt: Drama – Screenplay – Non-fiction – Other: Illustration:

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Please report your response times at Duotrope's Digest.

You may also send your announcements at mgversion2datura [at] gmail [dot] com.. I will consider any of them as long as they relate to the topics of this blog.

CONTRIBUTIONS

Les contributions pour le prochain numéro mgv2_70 | Tranquille sur mon île | 08_12  pourront être envoyées du 1er avril au 1er mai. Voir la page facebook de mgversion2datura pour vous inspirer et profitez-en pour m'aimer.

mgversion2> datura accepte des textes et illustrations déjà publiés mais s'il vous plaît indiquez précisément où. Si vous décidez de publier votre texte ou votre illustration ailleurs, je vous demande de citer mgversion2>datura. Chaque numéro est archivée dans la section caractéristique permanente du blog. L'objectif de cette publication est de promouvoir les auteurs et artistes publiés.

Chaque auteur reçoit une copie digitale de la revue (PDF) et une toute petite compensation financière. LE PAIEMENT SE FAIT PAR PAYPAL UNIQUEMENT A RECEPTION DU CONTRAT D'EDITION RECU SIGNE. Voir les tarifs. :

Poème: Fiction: Flash fiction: Nouvelle:                                           Extrait de roman:                              Théâtre - Scénario - Essai - Critique:      Illustration:

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Vous pouvez aussi envoyer vos annonces à l'adresse mgversion2datura [at] gmail [dot] com. Je les publierai peut-être sur le blog.

 

mgv2_69 Fifty Stars and a Maple Leaf On Line

mgv2_69: Fifty Stars & A Maple Leaf Submission Guidelines

mgv2_69:  Fifty Stars and A Maple Leaf | 01_12 Issue

Fifty Stars and Maple Leaf – the USA and Canada –  is the story of two twin countries – antonymous sisters, or muses – who share the same part of the globe, on the same continent, three oceans, several languages, many cultures brought to them from the inside but mostly from the outside.

The bonds with France (and the rest of Europe) are historically settled.
Not only because of Quebec and Louisiana but because French people settled in both these countries and still do. The British colonial history against which France helped the Americans of course is in every minds. Should I mention Jacques Cartier who claimed Canada in the early 16th century? In 1735 Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecœur was born in Caen, Normandy (does that ring a bell?) and settled in New York, taking American citizenship after the defeat of the French army. Michel George Henri Ruhlmann (does that ring a bell too?) born in 1936 in Rouen – Caen's antagonist Norman city – is a chef – a maestro – in the kitchen, and worked some time in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. Many others like them have left their imprint on those lands.

Yet, it is not necessarily with these bonds with France the issue will be built upon. I just want to leave them open for the possible French speaking contributors.
If we keep in mind the border, the antagonisms in policy, diplomacy, social life, customs... maybe these could be inspiring too.

You can tell us about the beauty of the landscapes or the horror of  the war, write about the sun setting on the Pacific or make us dive into the depths of bloody urban legends, invite us for a long-drink in a hotel in Miami or guide us through the streets of Toronto, manage to make us like snow and ice storms or freeze us to death with social realism.

I have never set foot in any of these countries and yet share words and thoughts everyday with American and Canadian people. Though I have scrutinized their geography, history, literature, and common language of course, I want to learn more from genuine Americans and Canadians. You know what? I am sure I am not the only one eager to read your work.

Submissions guidelines:
Open October 1-31
Fiction and poetry but any genre is welcome really – remember we had a script and an interview last time.
You may send your work along with a condensed biography at mgversion2datura [at] gmail [dot] com in the body of an email or attached. Send between 3-5 poems and 1-2 stories (for other genres please query first).
This is not all for you dear, though.
On acceptance, and only then, you will be asked to provide iconographic work as well: the photograph of your favourite place, a painting you made yourself (and is worth showing), a blinking star, a dry maple leaf... something of your own you want to see published along with your written work.
I remind you that no contribution is paid for as far as the journal is free for anyone to read on line. I also remind you that I don't mind previously published material but, please, do provide a publishing background and make sure you still own the rights.

That said, tickle the muses and have fun! I am waiting for your work.

A Message from Michael Rothenberg - 100 Thousand Poets For Change

Dear Organizers for 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE,

The 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE blog is up and ready!

Please go to http://www.bigbridge.org/100thousandpoetsforchange/ and check it out.

Open up the map and you can see the many cities that are involved. Go to your own city and check the organizer and contact information. If you want me to add information, or if there are any errors, just send me a message and I'll be happy to make changes. As your event information develops we will add information to the event page for you. Note that you can comment on the event page too! Invite friends to comment, post poems, photos, etc.!

The 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE project is going very well. So far we have 75 cities representing over 15 countries organizing CHANGE. (And we have only been organizing for three weeks!) This grassroots movement has wheels! Let's keep it going strong. Please invite friends to attend the event at the FB Event Page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106999432715571

Organize an event. Spread the word!

Thank you for your participation!