Millbrook Literary Festival Announces Inaugural Scott Meyer Award
Festival Date: May 21, 2016
Festival Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Millbrook Library, 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook, NY 12545
Contact: Sam Falk, Festival Chair, at info@millbrookliteraryfestival.org or 413-519-9243
Website: www.millbrookliteraryfestival.org or www.facebook.com/MillbrookLitFest
The Millbrook Literary Festival is pleased to announce the establishment of a new award in honor of Festival founder Scott Meyer. Meyer loved to encourage reading and writing of every kind. As a tribute to his work and passion, the Scott Meyer Award will be presented each year to a Hudson/Harlem Valley writer.
This year we will award $200 for an unpublished short story for adults or young adults. The winning author will be interviewed and featured in Living Millbrook Magazine. Two runners-up will each receive $25 gift cards to Merritt Books. Deadline for all entries is April 1, 2016.
Three finalists will be notified by May 1, 2016. First place winner will be announced at the festival. Winner and two runners-up must be present at the Millbrook Literary Festival, May 21, 2016, to receive their prizes.
Fee and Entry Requirements: Open to all Hudson/Harlem Valley writers age eighteen or over. Submissions must be accompanied by a $5.00 fee. Stories should not exceed 5,000 words and must be unpublished at time of submission. Manuscripts should be double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins. Include the title in the manuscript, but do not include your name on the manuscript. Send your name, telephone, email address and story title in your email or cover letter. Submissions will be accepted beginning February 1, 2016.
Submissions can be sent in PDF format to scottmeyeraward@millbrookliteraryfestival.org and the $5 entry fee paid through the PayPal link at http://millbrookliteraryfestival.org/scott-meyer-award/.
Or send a hard copy in the mail along with a check for your $5 entry fee to Millbrook Literary Festival, P.O. Box 1349, Millbrook, NY 12545.
All rights remain with the author.
Judging will be done by the Millbrook Literary Festival committee, which includes published authors, editors, and other book professionals. Festival committee members and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
More information about the Millbrook Literary Festival can be found at www.millbrookliteraryfestival.org or www.facebook.com/MillbrookLitFest. Those interested in joining the planning committee or supporting the Festival in other ways can email info@millbrookliteraryfestival.org.
About Scott Meyer
Scott Meyer was known as the owner of Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook for over thirty years, but his world was so much more. Scott’s optimism knew no bounds. He had a passion for science and all of the directions it leads. He was devoted to coaching youth sports and working with young people. He was an active member of the Millbrook community for 32 years, serving on numerous boards, with a constant vision to enliven the community with activity. Scott was one of the original booksellers featured on WAMC Northeast Public Radio – Albany Weekly Book Picks segment. He was master of ceremonies for the Mid-Hudson Library System “Battle of the Books” during its first years. He was an active Rotarian and initially hosted RadioRotary, a weekly radio program where he interviewed a broad spectrum of experts in a variety of fields. Scott was a true role model and he positively influenced all those he came in contact with. Scott was the inspiration behind establishment of the Millbrook Literary Festival, now an annual event that attracts authors and visitors from near and far. He connected people with books and ideas, and people with people.
Author and friend Da Chen (Colors of the Mountain, Sounds of the River) described Scott’s love of books most eloquently:
“…you love putting good books in readers’ hands…
the love becomes so tangible and palpable that
you actually make books seem like gold,
like something that one must have
if he wishes to live another breath.”
We hope to honor Scott and his magnanimous spirit by continuing the Millbrook Literary Festival under his original vision and recognizing local authors through the Scott Meyer Award.
