Introducing Kara Vernor Kara Vernor writes flash. Her wit and keen observation find a voice in dynamic, edgy stories. How she describes the process of flash writing illuminates volumes in small spaces. She’s had a long relationship with this genre and gives homage to a high school instructor. Balanced sentences layered with stated and inferred […]
Francesca Lia Block to Serve as Contest Fiction Judge
Introducing Francesca Lia Block We are thrilled to announce this year’s fiction judge, Francesca Lia Block. Francesca writes fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. A prolific storyteller, Francesca has authored over 25 books and has had stories, poems, essays, and interviews published in the Los Angeles Times, the L.A. Review of Books, Spin, Nylon, Black Clock, The Fairy Tale Review, and Rattle, among others. She has also adapted her […]
Meet Our Creative Nonfiction Judge Mireya S. Vela
Mireya S. Vela will serve as the 2020 WNBA Writing Contest’s creative nonfiction judge. Introducing Mireya S. Vela Mireya S. Vela is a Mexican American creative nonfiction writer, storyteller, and artist in Los Angeles. Both serious and gregarious, she tells great tales, using stark, pointed language, mythic themes, and deep examination. Much like her artwork, Mireya layers meaning between the […]
Women’s National Book Association – New York City
Women’s National Book Association – New York City is a vibrant community of literary women. It is also our flagship chapter. They’ve had a very busy fall with networking events, the Brooklyn Book Festival, the annual UN DPI/NGO conference, and literary panels. In addition, members write for their chapter blog. Enjoy a few of their […]
Pinckley Prizes for Crime Fiction
On Saturday evening, October 6, 2018, WNBA New Orleans presented the annual Pinckley Prizes for Crime Fiction at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in New Orleans. The event recognizes two writers for Distinguished Body of Work and for Debut Novel in the crime fiction genre. The prizes were created in 2012 […]