The Date Is Set!!
November 7, 2009
The 2010 Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium will be held June 18-19, 2010.
Check back soon for registration information!
2010 Symposium
September 12, 2009
Planning for the 2010 Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium is gearing up next week!
Stay tuned as information becomes available : )
Winning Writing Contest Entries Now Posted!!
August 24, 2009
All of the winning writing contest entries are now posted here on our blog!
Click on the “2009 Writing Contest Winners” page in the toolbar above.
Due to the template of this blog, all of the winning entries had to be typed in, so I take full blame on any and all typos.
Enjoy reading!!
Writing Contest Winners–Poetry
June 17, 2009
1st Place In Memory of Lou Crabtree, Abingdon, Virginia
Rufus A. Skeens Bristol, VA “Grandpa’s Dog Shorty and Me, That Second Morning”
2nd Place In Memory of Ralph Steve Coleman, Wytheville, Virginia
Cheryl Senter Bristol, TN “Admiration in Wintertime”
3rd Place Sponsored by Len and Annette Kogut
C.A. Rose Gray, TN “Canning Time”
Writing Contest Winners–Non-Fiction
June 17, 2009
1st Place Sponsored by Eagle Realty
Christine Osborne Jonesborough, TN “Mattie’s Place”
2nd Place Sponsored by Reminiscent Writers
Morgan H. Wood Galax, VA “Treasure”
3rd Place Sponsored by Mark and Trish Estepp
Linda Hudson Hoagland North Tazewell, VA “Four Large Eggs”
Writing Contest Winners–Fiction
June 15, 2009
1st Place Sponsored by Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates
Michael Samerdyke Big Stone Gap, VA “The Frankenstein Doll”
2nd Place Sponsored by Clinch Valley Bank
Ben E. Campbell Pearisburg, VA “The Split that Divides”
3rd Place In Honor of Adda Leah Davis, Rosedale, Virginia
Lynn Veach Sadler Sanford, NC “Gettin’ Above My Raisin’”
Lodging Update
May 27, 2009
From what I understand, the local lodging is filling up quickly…
If you are planning on staying over, please make your reservation as soon as possible. There are some additional options now listed on the “Local Lodging” page here on the blog.
If you are having any problems or have questions on distance/directions, please don’t hesitate to email or leave a comment. I will respond as quickly as possible.
See you in a couple of weeks!!
SWCC offers College Credit for Symposium Participants
March 22, 2009
Check out the “College Credit” tab here on the blog for more information.
Book Sales Opportunity During Symposium
March 22, 2009
During the month of June, any registered Symposium participants are invited to sell copies of their published works at the Appalachian Arts Center in the Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium Feature exhibition. Information about this opportunity can be found under the “Sales Opportunity” tab here on our blog.
Welcome!
January 18, 2009
Welcome to the Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium”blog”! Please look at the pages (listed above) to see the symposium schedule, registration form, session information, writing contest info, and more. Feel free to post comments, questions, etc. I will keep check on the posts and update frequently.
Soon there will be information about local lodging and a book sales opportunity during the symposium.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium!
