Stacking Stones Contest: Fall 2013

Well, it's that time of year again--time for another Stacking Stones contest! As a big thank you to all the readers who continue to support this blog, I'm opening this autumn's contest to everyone--that means general public, as well as students taking Community Writing Workshops in Morgantown classes.

I'm deep into drafting my next novel and on the look out for inspiration, so whoever recommends the "best" contemporary novel for me to read will receive the book of his or her choice from my Recommended Reading List (plus, I'll add the new book to the list). The rules are simple:

1. Participants may suggest as many novels as they want to using the comments feature below

2. Suggestions must come during the month of September (the contest will close October 1)

3. Suggested novels must have been written within the past 5 years. (Don't suggest Gatsby!)

4. Suggestions must be novels that you (the participant) have read and can vouch for

5. The winning novel will be one I haven't yet read

Beyond that, taste is subjective. I will announce a winner on this blog in Nov. based on which book most rattled my chains. (If I'm not moved by any of the suggestions, I reserve the right not to pick a winner this time. But I'm seriously hoping that won't happen.)

So go on and start recommending some great reads!

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