>Semi-finalists have been announced for the first round of PFHT’s writing contest. Check out the comments on last Wednesday’s post there.

PFHT’s writing contest continues this Wednesday with the 2nd round. Unagented writers can enter and the prize is a critique by a literary agent.

Oh, and hey, have been to Barbara Vey’s 4th Aniv. Bash? It’s going on all week – a fabulous time with more goodies being given away than Santa carries in his sack. Honest! Go check it out, then Tweet about it with Barb’s special #BHBbash hashtag. Comment on the blog each day to win the slew of prizes being given away, including a bunch of e-readers. Been wishing you had one? This is your chance! Even PFHT is giving away a Kindle on Wednesday, so comment on Barb’s bash every day and increase your chances of winning.

Enjoy!