Deadline Extended–Literary Contest Entries
Entries for the Book ‘Em Literary Contest has been extended to June 30. High school and college students may submit their short story or poetry entry to compete for the top prize in the 2018 literary contest. Seethe guidelines provided below.
2018 Literary Contest Guidelines
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Submissions for 2018 Literary Contest Being Accepted
The guidelines for the 2018 Book ‘Em Literary Contest are now available. High school and college students are welcome to submit their unpublished works before June 15th. This year’s theme is suspense and mystery.
2017 Writing Contest Writings Now Available
The writings of the 2017 poetry and short story contest winners are now available. Guidelines for the 2018 contest are forthcoming.
Jonas Saul Joins Book ‘Em
Jonas Saul, author of the Sarah Roberts series, will be one of the headlining authors at Book ‘Em. One reviewer says, “Sarah Roberts is one in a million. If you’re her friend, she’ll crawl through Hell to protect you. If you’re her enemy, she’ll send you there.” Saul is the author of over thirty novels with over two million copies sold. Two of his bestselling series have been optioned for film and television.
2018 Registration Form Now Available
Registration for 2018 Book ‘Em is now available. Select the link below to complete the registration form.
Select here to register for the 2018 event
Headlining Author Named for 2018
Jeff Mudgett, author of Bloodstain and co-host of American Ripper for the HISTORY and Arts & Entertainment Networks will be one of the headlining authors for Book ‘Em 2018.
Make plans to attend the event. Registration for exhibitors will be open later this week.
Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the following entries.
Poetry-
First place–“Home is Not Home” by Kimberlin Hunt
Second place–“Tree of New Beginnings” by Jared Pinkney
Short Story–
First place–“The Blast” by Katelyn Carr
Second place–“Into the Garden” by Sydney Blake
Third place–“I Really Did Live Happily Ever After” by Ashanti Gillis
Talk Schedule Released
When are you able to listen to authors discuss their works or share how to be a published author? The talk schedule is now available.
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10:00am |
Red Room |
Katie Bush, Chalk Artist |
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Green Room |
Panel Discussion: Poetry as Healing Power Jerry Bradley and Tiffany Upchurch-Rivera |
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11:00am |
Auditorium |
LEJUANE BOWENS, HEADLINER |
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11:45am |
Auditorium |
Short Story Contest Winners |
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12:00pm |
Red Room |
Defying the Odds, Avie Banks |
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Green Room |
Panel Discussion: Self-Publishing–The Publisher’s Perspective Prospective Press and The Dancing Lemur buy fosamax uk Press LLC |
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1:00pm |
Red Room |
H’yoanh’s Experience: Harriet Hill and H’yoanh Buonya |
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Green Room |
Panel Discussion: Self-Publishing—The Writer’s Perspective Wendy Fields and Richale Reed |
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2:00pm |
Auditorium |
JILL MCCORKLE, HEADLINER |
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3:00pm |
Red Room |
Grandfather Mountain: The History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon, Randy Johnson |
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Green Room |
Panel Discussion: Finding the Unique Feature of Your Work Jerry Jones, Michael Maccalupo, and Hector Miray |
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Children’s Corner |
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10:00am |
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10:30am |
Jane Pait, The Little Red-Headed Angel |
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11:00am |
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11:30am |
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12:00 noon |
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12:30pm |
Deborah Watkins, Read? Yes, I Can! |
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1:00pm |
Children’s Corner–Fun for Family
Book ‘Em is designed to be a day for every member of the family. Kids may enjoy the Children’s Corner which will feature face painting, a bouncy house, crafts, and author readings. The Children’s Corner will be open from 10am-1pm during Book ‘Em.
