I. Lannn Literary Award (Prize)
Lannan Literary Award of $125,000 is awarded to Luis Alberto Urrea, a creative writing professor of University of Illinois at Chicago. The award (prize) is given by Lannan Foundation to recognize writers who have made significant contribution to English language literature through poetry, fiction and non-fiction. www.lannan.org
II. California Poet Laureate
Search for "California Poet Laureate" launched by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Deadline of application on Jan 30, 2005.
III. Muses Prize 2005 Nominees for Best Poem of the Year:
A. Female Poets
a. "Ask Alice"
by Jill A. Terry
Source: Shadows of My Soul
b. "The Season of You"
by Jill Terry
Source: Shadows Of My Soul
c. "The Best Cup of Coffee"
by Katie Davies-Stewart
Source: The Beginning of the Tumbling
d. "A Poem's Justice"
by Katie Davies-Stewart
Source: The Beginning of the Tumbling
B. Male Poets
a. "Four Seasons"
by Mark Stellinga
Source: Phonetical Imagery
b. "I Came Upon A Mountain"
by Mark Stellinga
Source: Phonetical Imagery
c. "The Creek"
by Randy L. Redmond
Source: Tears rolling down the heartstrings
d. "The Love in Your Eyes"
by Randy L. Redmond
Source: Tears rolling down the heartstrings
e. "A Fly's Journey to the Electric Chair"
by LB Sedlacek
Source: Hemlock Suicides Planned by Men In Well Dress Suit
f. "On Quill St."
by Joseph Powell
Source: Mofo' Risin'
Note: This is not in order. Nominee List are updated every week. Deadline of submission of nominees is on March 31, 2005. More details by clicking the icon:Muses Prize Home.
IV. Muses Review Poem Contests
1st Muses Review Poem Contest Launched.
Theme: "To save the planet earth is to save mankind."
2nd Muses Review poem contest launched.
Theme: "Einstein - Life of a genius"
More details at the icon:
Muses Review Poem Contests Home.
V . 2004 Muses Review Awards for Poetry.
Best Poem - Romance Category
Best Poem - Nature Category
Best Poem - Inspirational Category
Best Poem - Action/Sports Category
Best Poem - Life Category
Best Poem - Poetry Writing Category
Click icon: Nominees .
