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I have a happy announcement: This past week my agent called to say, “Good news! You have a film agent!” As of now, not only does Elisabeth Weed represent my literary work, but Sarah Self with the Gersch Agency represents The Last Will of Moira Leahy’s film potential. What does this mean, really? It means someone can now go to film makers on our behalf and pitch our book. We’re excited to have the chance!

In other news, Independent editor, WU friend and former interviewee Lisa Rector wrote recently to let us know her new website is up and running. It’s fab; check it out — www.thirddraftnyc.com.

In other mail, we heard from an assistant to author Warren Adler (The War of the Roses) to let us know that Adler is holding his annual short story contest with a grand prize of $1000. Details:

The Warren Adler Short Story Contest is fast becoming the most prestigious online short story contest thanks to the extraordinary literary quality of our submissions. We are pleased to announce our next contest. The theme is simply short fiction in all of its varied genres. We are looking for original, imaginative pieces featuring compelling characters and creative plots. Whether you specialize in mainstream fiction, romance, horror, fantasy, science-fiction, satire, mystery, or any of their subcategories, we want to read your work.

Entries must not exceed 2,500 words. Stories from all the points of the globe will be considered provided that they are written in English. It’s a great opportunity for aspiring writers, who will receive direct exposure, not only to two acclaimed authors, Warren Adler and Thane Rosenberg, but also to the literary agent, Kirsten Neuhaus. Mr. Adler will select which story will be awarded the Grand Prize of $1,000. Although Mr. Adler will have already chosen the winner, the five finalists’ stories will be posted on the Warren Adler website in July. The People’s Choice winner will be determined by public voting.

Submissions will be accepted through July 13, 2009. The entry fee is $15. Five cash prizes will be awarded.
- 1st Prize: $1000
- People’s Choice Prize $500
- Remaining finalists receive $150 each

Authors retain worldwide publishing rights.

Contest Rules:
- Contest is open for worldwide entries through July 13, 2009
- A $15 fee in advance is required for each story submission.
- When you are ready to submit your story, make your payment below to proceed to the story submission form.
- Each story can be no longer than 2,500 words and must be written in English and previously unpublished

To submit your story please visit www.warrenadler.com

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Therese Walsh co-founded Writer Unboxed in 2006. Her debut novel, The Last Will of Moira Leahy, sold to Random House in a two-book deal in 2008, was named one of January Magazine’s Best Books of 2009, and was a Target Breakout Book in 2010. She's never been published with a lit magazine, but LOST's Carlton Cuse liked her haiku best on Twitter, and that made her pretty happy.
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