Patsy Anne Bickerstaff: 2008 Poetry Society of Virginia Contest, two prizes and Honorable Mention. Poetry in Clinck Mountain Review and Sweetbay Review, 2008. Poetry presentations: Osher Foundation-sponsored poetry appreciation class, University of Richmond; Rustburg High School; Tuckahoe Elementary School, Henrico County; and support to poetry unit, summer enrichment program, JEJ Middle School, Disputanta, 2008.
Jules Corriere: Play, The Last hard Times (ref: Landofspirit.com), produced in Franklin County, Georgia, June 2008.
James Gaines: Translations (from the French) in Language and Culture: Charles of Orleans, "The Prince of Orleans's Dark Thoughts," Winter/Spring 2007; Rutebeuf, "The Minstrel's Poverty," Summer 2007; Guillaume Apollinaire, "Confined for Moral Health" (six prison poems), Winter/Spring 2008.
Sarah collins Honenberger: The Hook 2008 Annual Fiction Contest (judged by John Grisham), second place for "Dancing on the Ledge," third place for "Lost in the Land of Sunshine." Story, "Night Noises," Nights and Weekends Online, March 2008. Article, "How to Write a Cliffhanger: Techniques on Narrative Tension," Murder by 4 Online, June 23, 2008.
Colleen Kenney: Named president, The Tell Tale Hearts storytellers group, Richmond, 2008.
Pam Kinney: Book, Haunted Richmond Virginia, nominated for Library of Virginia Literary Awards, 2008.
G.M. Malliet: Book, Death of a Cozy Writer, reviewed by Publishers Weekly, 2008.
Becky Mushko: Book, More Peevish Advice, Infinity Publishing, 2007. Story, "Out of the Fog," A Cup of Comfort for Writers, Adams Media, 2007. Contributor to It Was a Dark and Stormy Night, Friday Books, 2007. Article, "A Cultural Adventure," Smith Mountain Lake 2008 Newcomer and Visitor Guide, Leisure Publishing, Janusry 2007. Book review, The Roanoke times, April 13, 2008. Panelist, Publishing Opportunities, Roanoke County Library Inkslingers Series, June 10, 2008.
Dick Raymond: World Order of Narrative and Formalist Poets (Professor Dorn) Contest 2008, First Prize and Honorable Mention. Book reviews, The Roanoke times, 2008.
Susan Schwartz: Short story, "I Thought You Did!" Horror Magazine Online, June 19, 2008.
Jean Young: Article, "Writers of the Lake," The Lake Currents, 2008.
