Cyberworld Publishing

01/04/2022

Pass around please. A genuine prize for a novel.

Entries to The Novel Prize are now open.

The biennial award, now in its second iteration, is for a book-length work of literary fiction written in English by published and unpublished writers around the world. Entries close 1 June 2022.

Learn more: https://giramondopublishing.com/novelprize/

15/03/2022

Check out our newsletter for the details of the 2022 Good Life in Galicia short story and poetry compettion
https://cyberworldpublishing.wordpress.com/2022/03/15/the-good-life-in-galicia-competition-2022/

24/01/2022

Worth a look in. Kobo are poat of the Rakutan empire and a very nice distributor to work with.

I am delighted to start 2022 with a Kobo focused Q&A. The New Year is all about turning over a new leaf, taking the time to think about what you want to achieve and choosing areas to focus on. As such, I thought it would be a great time to give an overview of all the ways that Kobo Writing Life can....

07/12/2021

Thank you, to all those who commented on the Good Life 2021 cover options. We hope you like the final paperback cover.

07/12/2021

Finally The Good Life in Galicia 2021 has been published on Amazon in paperback. A terrific effort from all the authors.
If you are in the Monforte/Panton you can order direct from us. Message us on Facebook.
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09MYTK53M/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=The+Good+Life+in+Galicia+2021&qid=1638918311&s=books&sr=1-1

The Good Life in Galicia 2021: An Anthology of Prose and Poetry

03/12/2021

The proof copy of The Good Life in Galicia paperback arrived today and after some tweaking I have approved it.
So you will be able to order it from Amazon in a couple of days.

27/11/2021

Cover option 2
Driftwood on a Galician beach
Let me know your favourite cover

27/11/2021

Cover option 1
The book is virtually done. Yeah. Yes it is, but I still need to finalise the cover.🤩
And we want your input as to which cover you prefer. I have made up two drafts. So here they are.
Cover 1 - The Fervenca de Agua Caida in Panton.

23/11/2021

Hooray!! The book of this years competition is nearing completion.
I am still reviewing a couple of interesting stories and poems that did not place, but which we think are worth including.

I am hoping the draft will be final by this weekend.

If you want to order copies direct please message me with your details and the number of copies you want to purchase.

31/10/2021

All the results have been published on Facebook now and I am working on the book. Sorry for the delay.
If you have had work sent to you to go over edits please return it so I an start putting the book together.

31/10/2021

Apolgies, I have had the poetry results for a while and here they are at last.
Many thanks to all those who entered. The entry was huge. And the quality good, sorry you couldn´t all win.
S Bush

Judge’s Criteria:
• captures the essence of Galicia, or some significant aspect(s) thereof
• demonstrates originality in his/her treatment of the theme
• demonstrates creative and imaginative use of language

1st Place: SHRINE by Kate Meyer

2nd Place: CAPE FINNISTERRE by Janet Barker

Joint 3rd Place: THE BENEDICTINE CONVENT NEXT DOOR by Heath Savage
and SPIKY HAIR AND SPIKY SHOES by Sarah Newton-John

Judges preferences continued, roughly in order of preference:
ADOPTED DAUGHTER by Abigail Thorne
SEASONS OF THE SACRED SHORE by Heath Savage
WELCOME TO GALICIA by Faisal Mahmud Arnob
GALICIA by Ryan Finnerty
THE GALICIAN SKY by Kira Clarke
THE LAND OF THE THOUSAND RIVERS by Lottie Alhed

28/10/2021

You can now make hardcover books on the Amazon self publishing platform, KDP.

It's here: Introducing our hardcover option

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27/10/2021

A really productive challenge for all aspiring authors. NANOWRIMO is a challenge to write 50,000 words - well a book - in the month of November. Read the rules etc here -

If you haven't heard of NaNoWriMo, or you want to learn more, here is a brief overview of NaNoWriMo rules and resources to help you win.

19/10/2021

The Non Fiction results are back:

First place - Imogen Fraser- A Year in Galicia
Second Place - Gareth McKeown - The Flames Leap Merrily On
Third Place - Andrea Jones - The Night of the Magi
Congratulations to all winners and to all entrants for their fine work, the judging was difficult and other stories will be invited for publication in the anthology.

15/10/2021

Congratulations Adrian.
A special award in The Good Life in Galicia competition goes to the cross genre poetry/prose entry

Vibrating Soul from Adrian Chiclano Casanova.

15/10/2021

Just Out
A collection of award winning prose and poetry by central Virginia writers edited by best selling author Olivia Stowe.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR24K31

Skyline 2022: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose by Central Virginia Writers (Skyline Anthologies)

03/10/2021

PROGRESS AT LAST!
The first lot of judging is in.

Apologies for the slow progress on this years Good Life in Galicia competition. I wont go into the reasons (boring).

TaRa the Fiction category results, the first three placings:-
1 La percebeira by Abigail Thorne
2 The Hermit by Ian Barbar
3 Modern Day Hedge Witch by Jacqueline Suffolk

Congratulations to the place getters and all the entrants. It was a strong field and other stories will be included in the anthology.
Stay tuned for more results.

21/08/2021

Coming soon, Skyline 2022, the annual anthology featuring Central Virginia writers. There are fifty-seven works by twenty-seven named writers in the anthology: fourteen short stories, thirty poems, thirteen essays. It is something over 62,000 words, and will run somewhere around 220 pages in print.
Published by Cyberworld Publishing and edited by Olivia Stowe.

17/08/2021

I hope many of you will find this article worth the read.

So you’ve finally signed with a literary agent. What happens on the path to publication? Let’s look behind the curtain.

10/08/2021

Follow us on Facebook and our blog to keep up with the judging and the anthology publication progress.

10/08/2021

Thanks to all who have entered The Good Life in Galicia 2021 competition. We wish you all good luck.

30/07/2021

The Good Life in Galicia competition for 2021 closes at midnight on Sunday.
All your entries are greatly appreciated.

30/07/2021

El concurso Good Life in Galicia para 2021 se cierra a la medianoche del domingo.
Todas sus entradas son muy apreciadas.

18/07/2021

Full details about the Good Life in Galicia competition including the POETRY guidelines.
https://cyberworldpublishing.wordpress.com/2021/02/20/the-good-life-in-galicia-competition-2021/

Short  story competition and anthology from Cyberworld Publishing In 2016 Cyberworld Publishing produced The Good Life in Galicia 2016 after running a competition for short prose pieces in the…

16/07/2021

Calling all poets! Please send us your rhymes and free form thoughts.
The Good Life in Galicia competition desperately needs your poetical works by 1 August.
Prizes for first, second, and third and publication in The Good Life in Galicia anthology.

04/07/2021

Don't forget The Good Life in Galciia competition closes on 1 August 2021. NOT FAR OFF.

19/06/2021

OOOPs BIG BAD TYPO in the LAST POST.
The Good life in Galicia Competition closes on 1 August 2021.
https://cyberworldpublishing.wordpress.com/2021/02/20/the-good-life-in-galicia-competition-2021/

Short  story competition and anthology from Cyberworld Publishing In 2016 Cyberworld Publishing produced The Good Life in Galicia 2016 after running a competition for short prose pieces in the…

17/06/2021

The Good Life in Galicia competition is open to everyone and selected stories are published in the annual anthology.

Entries close on 1 August 2021. Read the full details here-
https://cyberworldpublishing.wordpress.com/2021/02/20/the-good-life-in-galicia-competition-2021/

Short  story competition and anthology from Cyberworld Publishing In 2016 Cyberworld Publishing produced The Good Life in Galicia 2016 after running a competition for short prose pieces in the…

07/06/2021

A wonderful opportunity for us all to enjoy, includes old musical instruments as well, something I love. The festival may be great inspiration for a story for The Good Life in Galicia competition.
https://www.ribeirasacraguitarfestival.com/en/home-2/

From June 26 to July 3, 2021 concerts and masterclasses by the best guitarists and early music performers in the north of Spain.

06/06/2021

Check out Abigail Thorne's very interesting blog post where she talks about her journey from The Good Life in Galicia competition entrant to multi book bestselling author. https://cyberworldpublishing.wordpress.com/2021/06/06/guest-blog-abigail-thorne-author-an-introduction-to-our-local-mystery-writer-and-a-free-book/

Guest Blog - Abigail Thorne, author - an introduction to our local mystery writer and a free book offer

My name is Dawn Hawkins and I live in Galicia in Northern Spain. My husband and I moved here about twelve years ago. These days I write under the pen name of Abigail Thorne. I haven't always been a writer though

A Gift for you From Abigail Hi there, everyone, Let me introduce myself. My name is Dawn Hawkins and I live in Galicia in Northern Spain. My husband and I moved here about twelve years ago. These d…