WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest's deadline is May 25, 2016

WaterSedge poetry chapbook contest's deadline is May 25, 2016. Ohio's poet laureate, Amit Majmudar, is the contest judge.
The winner of the WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest will receive:
• $500 cash prize
• Publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book format
• Amazon distribution for Kindle and print
• 25 free copies
Details are included in this 2-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2zWfUJSy1I 
The contest is limited to poetry chapbooks 24 - 48 pages in length, and the entry fee is $20. For complete contest submission guidelines, visit http://writersrelief.com/watersedge-poetry-chapbook-contest/.
The contest is limited to poetry chapbooks 24 - 48 pages in length, and the entry fee is $20. For complete contest submission guidelines, visit http://writersrelief.com/watersedge-poetry-chapbook-contest/

NCWN-West is not a sponsor of this contest.

Joan M.Howard to have poem published in future issue of online journal, Vox Poetica

Joan M. Howard has had a poem accepted in a future issue of Vox Poetica. The poem is titled, Beyond All knowing.

Joan M. Howard lives near the beautiful waters of Lake Chatuge in Georgia. The serenity of her surroundings inspires much of her poetry. Her interests include kayaking, birding and boating. 

Joan M. Howard's poetry has appeared in the Aurorean, Lucid Rhythms, The Road Not Taken:The Journal of Formal Poetry, The Deronda Review, Victorian Violet Press, Wild Goose Poetry Review, The Reach of Song 2012 poetry anthology (Georgia Poetry Society), POEM, Miller's Pond, Eclectic Muse,The Lyric and other journals.

Poetry & Prose reading sponsored by Ridgeline Literary Alliance & North Carolina Poetry Society, featuring poet Shelby Stephenson, at Moss Memorial Library, Hayesville, NC., Sat., May 7th, at 2:00 PM

North Carolina’s Poet Laureate Shelby Stephenson returns to the western mountains of NC to read his award-winning poems. Local writers David Brown, multiple-award-winning publisher of the Cherokee Scout and associated newspapers; and Bob Grove, founder and publisher of Monitoring Times Magazine and prose critique facilitator for the North Carolina Writers’ Network, will follow with their original works.

At the conclusion of the scheduled readings, an open mic session will be available for RLA members and anyone in attendance who wishes to read.

This exciting literary event is scheduled for May 7, 2016, at the Moss Memorial Library, 26 Anderson Street in Hayesville, NC, and will run from 2:00 p.m. through approximately 4:00 p.m. There is no cost and all ages are welcome. Complimentary snacks will be provided. Contact Moss Memorial Library for directions: 828-389-8401.

For complete details of this event, download the PDF flyer at https://goo.gl/Obq3fH