On Book Publishing...

Here’s the idea that has gotten the fire back in my belly about writing and getting into the publishing biz. For more background, check out my other blog at http://sidewalkstories.blogspot.com [It’s still under development, but check it out and let me know what you think]

“Sidewalk Stories”
I am interested in publishing short stories using a contest-based platform aimed at launching the careers of first-time writers. Eventually, I would like to see this as an annual publication like the “Best American Short Stories” series published by Houghton Mifflin.

“Playground Poetry” and “Sandbox Stories”
These would also be contest-driven series that would feature the work of young writers. Besides being published, contest winners would also win scholarships for creative writing programs across the U.S.