Two cool things:
Midwestern Gothic Issue 14 (Summer 2014) has arrived and it is a cornucopia of goodness. Or whatever the summer equivalent of a cornucopia is. A picnic basket, maybe? Anyway, I’m really proud of this one, and I am madly, deeply in love with the cover.
Next, MG’s next endeavor: The Lake Prize.
Basically, this is a way for us to give back to everyone who’s supported us. I love the Midwest—like, a lot…I try to champion it wherever I go and I’m sure people get sick of it, but this is who I am—and the idea of supporting writing and writers from the region in this whole other way is electrifying.
Also, some cool prizes: Grand prizes include $500 and publication in Issue 16 of Midwestern Gothic (one grand prize each for fiction and poetry), and runners-up will receive $100 and publication in the same issue (two prizes each for fiction and poetry). On top of that we have some rockstar judges for our inaugural year (Fiction: Ander Monson; Poetry: Mary Biddinger)—and yes, this will be yearly, so lots to be excited about.
We’re looking for the same sorts of things we do for the journal, but one step further: authors need to have a direct (and noticeable) connection to the Midwest, and pieces need to be set here.
Check out the main Lake Prize page for all the info—and please do read all guidelines and whatnot before submitting (just in case).