Worldwide Writers of the Future Contest Announces Second Quarter '09-'10 Annual Winners Oct 9, 2009
Former Writers of the Future Contest winners that have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller's list include: Patrick Rothfuss, Jo Beverley, Nancy Farmer, Karen Joy Fowler, Dave Wolverton, Sean Williams and Tim Myers. Let's also mention highly popular Dean Wesley Smith (Men In Black), Leonard Carpenter (Conan), to name just a few of the winners who have entertained millions with their stories. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Class of 'Writers of the Future Volume 25' Well on Their Way as the Future of Science Fiction Oct 2, 2009
In their 25 year history, they have honored over 600 winners, many who have since become top names in science fiction and fantasy publishing -- names like Dave Wolverton, Jo Beverley, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Karen Joy Fowler, Robert Reed, Dean Wesley Smith, Bruce Holland Rogers, KD Wentworth, James Alan Gardner, Sean Williams, Steve Baxter, Jay Lake, Patrick Rothfuss, Nancy Farmer, Eric Flint, Steven Savile and Jeff Carlson. Others are just now making their mark -- including several of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Winners Announced in International Contest Called the 'American Idol for Writers and Illustrators' Jul 31, 2009
Former Writers of the Future Contest winners listed on the New York Times best-seller's list include Jo Beverly, Nancy Farmer, Karen Joy Fowler, Sean Williams, Dave Wolverton and Patrick Rothfuss. "The Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests are the most effective means for aspiring writers and artists to make their break in the publishing industry, an industry well-known for being closed to the newcomer," Labaqui said. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Worldwide Writers Contest Starts Careers of Six New York Times Best-Selling Authors Jun 5, 2009
Rothfuss joins other past contest winners with NYT best-seller status who include Dave Wolverton (Star Wars: The Courtship of Princess Leah), Nancy Farmer (The Ear, the Eye and the Arm), Jo Beverley (A Lady's Secret), Sean Williams (Star Wars: Force Unleashed), and Karen Joy Fowler (The Jane Austen Book Club). "Each of these amazing writers got their first big publishing break after being chosen by our blue ribbon panel of writers and appearing in the annual L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Because I Love Her': Daughters write about Mom May 10, 2009
Karen Joy Fowler, author of "The Jane Austen Book Club," who lives in Santa Cruz, did not have her 35-year-old daughter, Shannon, with her. As she writes in her essay, Shannon is, unlike her, a bold adventurer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
25th Anniversary Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest Winners Announced May 8, 2009
May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 500 rookie writers and illustrators have been given their chance to have successful professional careers as winners of the With combined cash prizes totaling over $600,000, over one-thousand bookstore signings and scrapbooks full of media generated, these rookies-turned-pro writers have gone on to publish over 500 novels and 3,000 short stories, with several becoming New York Times best-selling authors, including, Jo Beverly, Dave Farland, Nancy Farmer, Karen Joy... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clear the Book Shelf and Make Room for the Rookies Feb 26, 2009
Several of the Contest's former winners have become New York Times best-selling authors, including Jo Beverly, Nancy Farmer, Karen Joy Fowler, Sean Williams, Dave Farland, Kevin J. Anderson and Patrick Rothfuss. Contest-winning writers have gone on to publish over 400 novels and 3,000 short stories. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
