Jeanne Corcoran to Speak at SFW

 Jeanne Corcoran

 

General Meeting

6:30 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Selby Library Auditorium

Downstairs

 

Our October speaker is Jeanne Corcoran, director of the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office. She will speak about “crossovers” between the print and novel universe into television, feature films and other electronic “scripted” media such as webcasting.

Prior to moving to Sarasota, Jeanne was head of the Nevada Film Commission and has worked extensively with the film industry for many years. She is very well respected (and well connected) in the industry. If you have not previously heard Jeanne speak, (or even if you have) do not pass up this splendid opportunity. It is sure to be a fun and informative evening.

Trainman by Pat Gray

 

We recently announced that our esteemed Pat Gray had been selected for Publication by Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.  Here is a link to the story followed by some brief comments from Pat. Enjoy!

 

Click Trainman to read the winning story.

 

Comments from Pat Gray

It was selected as the winner and published in their Oct 2009 issue. The contest is a simple one. They print a photograph of someone or something. The image is in Black and White, usually faded and somewhat indistinct (I had to touch it up to get it as clear as you see here.) The lack of clarity is probably deliberate since it leaves more to the imagination. You submit a story that must relate directly to the picture. The story must contain a crime and be no longer than 250 words. The winner receives $25.00, which I got promptly, and two copies of that issue (which I have yet to receive).

 

I encourage everyone to try this contest. On the one hand, of course, it’s only a contest, and a short-short at that, with a very small prize. On the other hand, it is publication credit in one of the most respected genre-based short story magazines. They run the contest most of the time. In this area, the best place to buy the magazine is at Books-A-Million.

 

Thanks for a great effort and congratulations again on this wonderful achievement!