News – Sept. 26, 2011
Fourth Issue of
The Delmarva Review
Is Off the Press

The Delmarva Review announced publication of its fourth edition, now available to readers at regional bookstores, libraries and on the Web, for download. The annual literary review features compelling new writing from 33 authors in eight states, the District of Columbia and the Ukraine.
“Intelligent, sturdy, free-spirited, genuineness and heart are all qualities that describe writing in the new Review,” said Linda Fritz, editor of the literary journal. “These are also the wonderful equine qualities of the wild Chincoteague pony, featured on our cover.”
Published by the Eastern Shore Writers’ Association (ESWA), the review focuses on “evocative and memorable” new poetry, short stories, and nonfiction from writers in the Chesapeake region, while welcoming work from all writers, regardless of geographic origin.
The Delmarva Review expanded its content from previous issues. The new edition includes five short stories, 28 poems, three essays and five reviews of recent notable books. In addition to the print issue, it is available in a digital edition on Kindle at Amazon.com, where apps are available for reading on smart phones, tablets and other downloadable devices.
The 2011 issue highlights new poetry from featured author Wendy Elizabeth Ingersoll, of Newark, Delaware.She distills poetic images from memories of her father and days gone by. The color cover “Chincoteague Wild Pony” is by Maryland photographer Katherine Mann.
Celebrating its four-year anniversary, the Review has published prose and poetry from 95 authors, most from the tri-state region, and others from 14 states, the District of Columbia, and six foreign countries. Twelve of the poems and stories were nominated for Pushcart Prizes, a prestigious national literary award.
The Delmarva Review is a nonprofit publishing venture of ESWA, with additional funding from private contributions and sales. ESWA supports writers and the literary arts across the tri-state region.
A volunteer editorial board is responsible for the review’s content and publication, including Wilson Wyatt, chairman, Linda Fritz, editor, Mala Burt, managing editor, John Elsberg, poetry editor, Amanda Newell, co-editor of poetry, Margot Miller, fiction editor, Harold Wilson, co-editor of fiction, and George Merrill, nonfiction editor. The copy editor is Jeanne Pinault. Laura Ambler is the publication’s designer.
The review is for sale at regional bookstores, including: the News Center, in Easton, Mystery Loves Company, in Oxford, Creative Xpressions, in St. Michaels, and The Writer’s Center, in Bethesda, Maryland. Single issues are $10 each.Two-year subscriptions are $18. An order form can be downloaded from the website: www.delmarvareview.com.
Fiction writers are encouraged to enter the Delmarva Review Short Story Prize contest, offering cash prizes up to $500 for first place, plus publication in the 2012 issue. The competition, open to all writers, will conclude on November 1, 2011. See the website for “Contest” details: www.delmarvareview.com.
Writers interested in submitting work for consideration in the next issue should consult the Review’s website for submission dates and guidelines.

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News - December 19, 2011

The Delmarva Review Announces New Editor

The Delmarva Review is pleased to announce author Jehanne Dubrow, of Chestertown, Maryland as its new editor, effective immediately. Jehanne is Interim Director of the Rose O’Neill Literary House and assistant professor for literature and creative writing at Washington College.

“We are excited to welcome Jehanneas our new editor,” said Wilson Wyatt, chairman of The Delmarva Review’s Editorial Board. “She replaces Linda Fritz, who helped us develop the Review over the last three years. Jehanne’s talents will enable us to continue the momentum and take the review to a new level.” Linda Fritz, of Easton, Maryland, resigned due to other commitments.

The Delmarva Review is an annual literary journal published by the Eastern Shore Writers Association, a nonprofit organization supporting writers and the literary arts on the Delmarva Peninsula.  The review welcomes compelling prose and poetry from all writers, regardless of residence. Its website is www.delmarvareview.com.

Jehanne Dubrow is the author of three poetry collections, including most recently Stateside. In 2012, Northwestern University Press will publish her fourth book, Red Army Red.  Her work has appeared in Poetry, Southern Review, The New Republic, Gulf Coast and Ploughshares. She has been senior poetry reader for Prairie Schooner and the book series coordinator for the University of Nebraska Press Prairie Schooner Book Prize.

Over its four-year history, the Review has published the work of 95 authors from 17 states, the District of Columbia, and six foreign countries. During this period, short stories, poetry and essays from 18 authors have been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize.

An all-volunteer editorial board is responsible for each issue’s content and production. In addition to the editor, the board includes Wilson Wyatt, chairman, Mala Burt, managing editor, poetry editors John Elsberg and Amanda Newell, fiction editors Margot Miller and Harold Wilson, and nonfiction editor George Merrill. The copyeditor is Jeanne Pinault. The review’s designer is Laura Ambler.

Printed copies and subscriptions can be ordered on the website www.delmarvareview.com.A digital edition is available from Kindle on Amazon.com for download to tablets, cell phones and other reading devices. Writers should visit the website for current submission guidelines.