Memorial Day Weekend Potpourri

While at the most recent book fair, I met a pie man... No. Wait. I met a publisher. A new publisher. Now, before I post their info, remember what I've said in the past. I provide information. You have to do your due diligence. You might be latching onto a ground floor opportunity or you might be sending your precious baby off to a life of traveling in your trunk.
Okay, disclaimers in place, here is the pertinent data. Luminis Books (www.luminisbooks.com) is seeking "thought-provoking literary fiction, and young adult and middle grade fiction that explores the intricacies of human relationships." I think that means no sugary love-a-dove cute bunny sagas. I believe the person you need to speak with is Tracy Richardson.

My next writing class begins on June 2nd and lasts but six weeks. Then your next opportunity is to sign up for the September class which should be Introduction to Creative Writing. The Intro class is not yet posted. Watch the IUPUI site http://www.cln.iupui.edu/content.asp?area=CS or check back here in early August. Okay, mark your calendars now before the malaise of muggy Hoosier summers makes you long for nothing but an ice cold root beer or sasparilla.

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Finally on this Friday evening of Memorial Day weekend, though our thoughts should be with those who have fallen in battle, which is the purpose of this day, I'd like to mention what a great debt of gratitude we owe our men and women who serve and have served this nation in time of peace and war. We can never thank them properly so let us do whatever we can. Let us also hope they are all home before next Memorial Day except for those who are stationed in really cool places. Fly your flag proudly. A lot of men and women gave their lives so that you could.