Write Volumes' 2021 Thank you's and Pushcart Prize Nominations

Write Volumes' 2021 recap 

2021 has been a mix of trials and excitement. With 3 anthologies published this year, we've been both blessed and grateful for all of the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and writers. We also wish to thank our readers for helping to create a space for quality writing.

In celebrating writers, we have continued our tradition of promoting our writers to prizes such as the one below. 

Congratulations 

to the following authors for being nominated for the

2021 Pushcart Prize:

 

Shades of Chicago published in February 2021

For the Chicago Anthology click HERE

• "Twenty-first) Century Man" by Randall Jon Van Vynckt (Short Story)
• "Se Busca a Chicago" by RR Canyas (Short Story)

 

Shades of Positively Pandemic published in July 2021

For the Pandemic Anthology click HERE

• "Cat Naps in the Time of Coronavirus" by Anton Lee Richards (Short Story)
• "Year of Light" by Annette Cyr (Short Story)

 

Shades of Horrific Humor published in October 2021

For the Horror Humor Anthology click HERE

• "Dinner Parties" by Karen Brailsford (Short Story)
• "Carnival of the Lost" by Fannie Price (Short Story) 

 

All stories published in our anthologies are incredibly moving so choosing 6 was tough, but the selected stories take these qualities to the next level.

Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

Best wishes to everyone and thank you so much. 

May the best in 2021, be the worst in 2022. We look forward to celebrating more writing with you.

Shades of Horrific Humor Launch Plus October & November Anthology Sale Days

Write Volumes NOW has 5 anthologies available on Amazon

It will be FREE only one day on Halloween 10/31!

Shades of Horrific Humor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GXF2Y3D

6 authors

6 wicked senses of humor

6 ways to die laughing

Please check us out and review us.  We would LOVE to hear what you think!

Click HERE to follow us on Amazon & view all of the anthologies

It's fall so it's time to FALL for Write Volumes 

Here are the October and November2021 

Write Volumes Amazon Kindle deals!

 

Countdown deal $.99 for 7 days! (Sat Oct 16, 2021 – Fri Oct 22, 2021)

Shades of Positively Pandemic

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098RMFMGR

15 stories unmasking epidemic bright spots

15 ways forward unlocking hearts

15 reasons to take a shot on this book!

 

 

Countdown deal $.99 for 7 days! (Mon Oct 25, 2021 – Sun Oct 31, 2021)

Shades of Horror and Strangeness:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YN6K1D2

15 writers + 15 stories = 15 ways to scream

 

 

It will be FREE only one day on All Soul's Day  11/1!

Shades of Horrific Humor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GXF2Y3D

6 authors

6 wicked senses of humor

6 stories that slay

 

 

Countdown deal $.99 for 7 days! (Mon Nov 1, 2021 – Sun Nov 7, 2021)

Shades of Chicago

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VWZRJ5Y

Moving, transporting, breathtaking

12 stories + 11 authors = 12 skyscraping journeys

Paving the way to novel Chicago views

 

 

Countdown deal $.99 for 7 days! (Sat Nov 13, 2021 – Fri Nov 20, 2021)

Shades of Transition & Transformation:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085BBVPMW

Universal & Personal

19 Authors+25 Stories = Life altering

 

 

How you can help:

Any reviews would be appreciated. Even quick one liners would help us.  

Please spread the word!  

Thank you!

Hispanic Heritage present 16

 September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage, so let's celebrate writing with a Hispanic Heritage present

Enjoy a video peek at Hispanic Heritage writers’ impact past, present and future in 3 questions with writer  

Jhoselin (Jojo) Dominguez

Being true to yourself and your heritage

(8 minutes 26 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/2awRS-7FP7Q

or www.writevolumes.com

You can check out Jojo's website: https://www.jhoselindominguez.com/

Author of:

•  “Knowing” and "Yellow Light" in Shades of Transition & Transformation

        Shades of Transition & Transformation

       19 Authors + 25 Stories = Unlimited Transformation  

       On sale on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085BBVPMW

•     “Seen” in Shades of Horror and Strangeness

       Shades of Horror & Strangeness

       15 Authors + 15 Stories = 15 ways to scream 

       On sale on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YN6K1D2

•  “Steps” in Shades of Chicago

        Shades of Chicago

        Moving, transporting, breathtaking

       12 Stories + 11 Authors = 12 skyscraping journeys 

        Paving the way to novel Chicago views 

        On sale on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VWZRJ5Y

•  “Steps” in Shades of Positively Pandemic

        Shades of Positively Pandemic

       15 stories unmasking epidemic bright spots

       15 ways forward unlocking hearts

       15 reasons to take a shot on this book!

       On sale on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098RMFMGR

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Anthology Recap

 

Hi everyone!

Write Volumes NOW has 4 anthologies available on Amazon

Please check us out and review us.  We would love to hear what you think!

Click HERE to follow us on Amazon & view all of the anthologies

Next Anthology Update: Shades of Positively Pandemic launching 7/25/21

 

GOOD NEWS everyone:

 

We are looking for reviewers for our next anthology 

coming on JULY 25th!

Available for Kindle pre-order JULY 5th

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098RMFMGR

Shades of Positively Pandemic

15 stories unmasking epidemic bright spots

15 ways forward unlocking hearts

15 reasons to take a shot on this book!  

 

We’re always looking for free honest reviews 

on Amazon, Goodreads, Bookbub, Twitter, social media etc...

 

We can send you a digital ARC (advanced reader copy) if you and/or any friends would like to review this latest anthology or any of our previous/future ones too (anthology info on our website  https://www.writevolumes.com/p/books.html ).

 

Please email for more ARC details/ questions at writevolumes@gmail.com 

 

Thank you and happy reading!

Pride History present 15

 Let's keep celebrating writing with another Pride History present.

 

This Pakistani American sparked a movement of "honest" poetry during his search for harmony. 

He helped start Sangat Chicago and wrote in Urdu, Punjabi, and English.

 

Find out more when you watch this 

video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Iftikhar "Ifti" Nasim 

1946 - 2011

Poet, writer, broadcaster, and activist

(7 minutes 30 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/bIIUEi-aXiI

or www.writevolumes.com

Find out more about Iftikhar Nasim here:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2011-07-27-ct-met-schmich-0727-20110727-story.html

http://chicagolgbthalloffame.org/nasim-ifti/

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Pride History present 14

It's June, so let's celebrate writing with a Pride History present.

 

This writer was Black, gay and young during the AIDS epidemic and strove to integrate all identities to create a functional self not defined by sexuality or race. 

 

Hemphill's writing was also in motion pictures such as "Tongues United" (1989), "Looking For Langston" (1988), and "Black is...Black Ain't" (1994)

 

Find out more when you watch this 

video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Essex Hemphill  

1957 - 1995

Poet, editor, performer, and activist

(7 minutes 55 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/fwD1myn16y4

or www.writevolumes.com

Find out more about Essex Hemphill here:

https://www.aaihs.org/the-poetic-theology-of-essex-hemphill/

      https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/essex-hemphill

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Asian American History present 13

  Here is another chance to celebrate writing with this latest Asian American History present.

 

This writer is one of the first people of Asian descent to publish a novel in America (along with her sister who we already featured in a past episode).

 

Even though her mother was Chinese, she chose to write about Japanese characters and use a Japanese pseudonym, with some of her work turned into Broadway plays or motion pictures.

 

Find out more when you watch this 

video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Winnifred Eaton 

(Onoto Watanna)

1875 - 1954

Writer, screenwriter

(13 minutes 57 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/wTHPZ12HlWc

or www.writevolumes.com

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Asian American History present 12

  It's time to celebrate writing with another Asian American History present.

 

Listen to this strong early voice of an American experience

 

Loyalty and Character

What makes us human?

 "And, as his heart mercifully stacked the blocks of hope into the pattern of an America which would someday hold an unquestioned place for him, his mind said no, it is not to be..."

Find out more when you watch this 

video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

 John Okada 

1923 - 1971

Novelist

(11 minutes 40 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/kLTtBqnlf7g

or www.writevolumes.com

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Asian American History present 11

 Let's celebrate writing with another Asian American History present.

 

We heard this writer is one of the first people of Asian descent to publish a novel in America (along with her sister who we will feature in a future episode).

 

“My mother’s race is as prejudiced as my father’s.”

 

“Individuality is more than nationality.”

 

Find out more about what she said when you watch this 

video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Edith Maude Eaton 

(Sin Sui Far)

1865 - 1914

Journalist, writer

(13 minutes 43 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/Ev3oIOfvdlI

or www.writevolumes.com

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Asian American History present 10

It's May, so let's celebrate writing with an Asian American History present

Enjoy a video look at Asian American writers’ impact past, present and future in 3 questions with writer  

Lance Hori

Identity and Intersection: What is your truth?

(14 minutes 24 seconds )

Watch at https://youtu.be/9pyiv-x0Y8Q

or www.writevolumes.com

Author of:

•  “Allergen” in Shades of Transition & Transformation

        Shades of Transition & Transformation

       19 Authors + 25 Stories = Unlimited Transformation  

       On sale on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085BBVPMW

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Black History & Women History present 9

            Celebrating writing with  Write Volumes History presents

Enjoy a video peek at Black women writers’ impact past, present and future in 3 questions with writer  

Fannie Price

Hear her inspiring reflections .

(8 minutes )

Watch at https://youtu.be/2ncl3HA2H6s

or www.writevolumes.com

Author of:

•  “Siren” in Shades of Horror & Strangeness
• introduces Veronica Sykes prior to the Dragon Rider series debut novel After the Flesh
• “Tonight, Tonight” in Shades of Chicago
• Cambion Rider Chronicles  https://www.amazon.com/Fannie-Price/e/B002YSQO4M/

Check out Fannie's website for latest info and updates at www.fanniepricenovels.net

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Women History presents 7 & 8

 Write Volumes is celebrating writing

You want it?  We got more. 

More Women History month presents for you. 

 

March madness? This post is a double header

Watch this video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Wanda Coleman 

(5 minutes 1 seconds)

Watch at https://youtu.be/JDmG0Y1BJ-s

or www.writevolumes.com

We are honoring this writer near the anniversary of her death (3/29/1994).

Watch this video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Lynda Hull 

(5 minutes 6 seconds)

Watch at https://youtu.be/kyGQINFJ1_s

or www.writevolumes.com

If you have any authors you would like to share with us, 

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Black History & Women History present 6

  Write Volumes is always celebrating writing.

There are just so many gems to stop now. Continuing with Black History and Women History month themes, here is another present for you.

Watch this video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Helene Johnson 

(3 minutes 16 seconds)

Watch at https://youtu.be/UnshYvmVJ6M

or www.writevolumes.com

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Black History & Women History Month present 5

  Write Volumes has been celebrating writing.

And the celebration is continuing! We are extending Black History month and combining with Women History month for more presents for you.

Watch this video intro to a writer you may not know but maybe you should: 

Nella Larsen 

(3 minutes 37 seconds)

Watch at https://youtu.be/gn1r8zyYNwg

or www.writevolumes.com

Black History Month present 4

 Write Volumes is celebrating writing by giving you some

Black History presents. 

Enjoy a brief video glimpse at Black writers’ impact past, present and future in 3 questions with writer  

Karen Brailsford

Hear her intriguing thoughts.

(5 minutes 6 seconds)

Watch at https://youtu.be/ADWbnrL81Sc

or www.writevolumes.com

Author of:

•  “Shades of Love” in Shades of Horror & Strangeness
• “Mommy, Still” & “Harriet and Me” in Shades of Transition & Transformation
• “Floating Like Butterflies” in Shades of Chicago
• Sacred Landscapes of the Soul: Aligning with the Divine Wherever You Are (Wyatt-MacKenzie | Sept 2020)

Check out Karen’s website for latest info and updates at www.karenbrailsford.com