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Another chapbook, ovarian, was published in 2011 by the dallas poets community press. The 2017 longlist for the national book award for fiction. Welcome to the illumination book awards online entry page. Submissions for the 14th annual national indie excellence awards open on august 1st, 2019. This is the official list of the laramie 2017 short list. Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a prize, get recognition, and improve your chances at getting a major book deal.
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