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The Danuta Gleed Literary Award is celebrating its 29th year. The winner receives $10,000. Eligible titles may be submitted by publishers according to submission guidelines. Deadline: Jan 31, 2026.
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For writers, who so often work in isolation, the Union provides a crucial rallying call to collective action.
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A Chickpea Festival to Die For!Bald Eagle Falls is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its inaugural “ChickPea Palooza, the World’s Largest Festival Celebrating the Humble Chickpea.”When a celebrated (and rather abrasive) vegan chef bites the dust, gluten-free baker Erin Price finds herself…
