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Summer 2008 Issue
We had a crazy spring! People
really got into our first online auction (think eBay, but all the
money goes to a good cause), and the Spring Fling at the American
Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia was a blast (if
you haven’t yet discovered
this very cool destination, you have to check it out). We didn’t
raise quite as much money as we do with the Silent Auction, but at
one point we looked at each other and suddenly realized we
were having fun!
Coming
Fall
2008
We’re also learning a lot preparing for the release of our
first title, Broad Street, for our new books division, PS
Books. The book publishing world is
a whole different animal than magazine publishing, and we’re lucky
to have friends who know what they’re doing to offer their
advice as we move along. PS Books aims to distinguish itself from
other boutique publishers by offering an edgy blend of commercial
and literary fiction and creative non-fiction by regional writers,
and we will distribute nationally. All book sales proceeds will go
directly toward supporting the magazine.
Contest Deadline is Closed
Submissions are now closed for the Philadelphia
Stories Essay Contest 2008, sponsored by Kelly Simmons, as
of June 20, 2008. There's a $750 prize, so check back for an announcement
of the winner.
New!
The Philadelphia Stories Blog
Can't wait for the next issue? Not sure where
to turn for interesting ideas on writing or updates on the Philadelphia
literary scene? We've
got a blog.