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New Lines from the Old Line State

Coming September 15th, 2008

ISBN: 978-0-9820032-0-6
$15.95

Thirty-six captivating pieces of literature from twenty-nine authors in this debut anthology from the Maryland Writers' Association

For over twenty years, the Maryland Writers' Association has nurtured and supported the Maryland literary arts community with monthly meetings, workshops, lectures, author showcases, newsletters, and an annual writers' conference. Now, for the first time, these select MWA members deliver a riveting introduction to the region's writing community in New Lines from the Old Line State.

This collection offers a rich and varied selection of contemporary literature from a stylistically and culturally diverse range of writers including:

Eric D. Goodman, Juliet M. Johnson, Lalita Noronha, Austin S. Camacho, Mary Stojak, Frank S. Joseph, Gary L. Lester, Sonia L. Linebaugh, Vanessa Orlando, Lynn Stearns, Sherri Cook Woosley, Angela Render, Jennie L. Deitz, Sherry Audette Morrow, Sally Whitney, Jane Frutchey, Susan Lesser, Liz Moser, Bonny Barry Sanders, Laura Shovan, B. Morrison, Scott Frias, Lauren Beth Eisenberg, Sherry Bosley, Chris Bancells, Al Karasa, Rosemary Mild, Elizabeth Ayres, Ami Spencer

With seven essays, fourteen poems, and fifteen short stories in genres ranging from mystery to fantasy to literary fiction, New Lines from the Old Line State has something for everyone.

Order here (MWA members please e-mail MemberDiscounts@marylandwriters.org with your full name and membership ID number for a special members-only discount). For more information or to schedule a reading, please contact MWA Public Relations Director Eric D. Goodman.

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Pen in Hand is the official newsletter of Maryland Writers' Association. It is published every other month and mailed to all members. If preferred, an e-version is available to members on request (see box). Issues are also posted on the MWA website (see below).

Pen in Hand articles are written by MWA members about subjects of interest to writers. Each issue might explore a particular question or theme of writing. Articles can include interviews with writers or guest-speakers; how-to-advice; short, short stories and poetry; member profiles; or member surveys, among other subjects.

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