we've been buyed

we've been buyed by the s? group, which will begin running the pretend genius empire starting december 2, 2007. the group will release a statement soon.

thank you,

soon to be former pretend genius president,

barry

Eat our dust, Eggers

Short story prize for emerging literary talent

"The Willesden Herald short story prize, judged by Zadie Smith & open to all, is a cool £5000. No entry fee; submit by 12/21." (Maud Newton)

We taught us everything they knew

The Dead Walk Backwards by Steve Finbow

Peeling Oranges

Peeling Oranges

A novel [2007] by James Lawless, whose story "Jolt" is included in New Short Stories 1.

Interview with Willie Davis

The Urbanite magazine

"...his short story “Gather and Sing” was named one of the notable stories of the year by online literary magazine storySouth. [Included in the anthology Fish Drink Like Us]. In January 2007, his short story “Kid in a Well,” part of his novel The Darktown Strut, was the winner of the Willesden Short Story Prize. [Included in the anthology New Short Stories - 1]..."

In the news

"This year, the Willesden Herald has bumped up the prize for its short story competition, judged for the third year by Zadie Smith, from a 'rare inscribed mug' to £5,000. Entry remains free, as does the ethos of a competition, which is designed to encourage emerging talent in the literary short story. To enter, visit newshortstories.com. Closing date: December 21." (Guardian Unlimited Books)