CONCLAVE
A Journal of Character
In January and February 2008, writers from around the world
came together on the Amazon.com forums because of their
shared status as entrants and finalists in the Amazon
Breakthrough Novel Award. What began as a contest evolved
into a community.
In order to create a permanent home for that writers'
community, Semifinalist Valya Dudycz Lupescu and her
husband Mark created www.ABNABooks.com, an online network
and showcase of the published and unpublished works of
the ABNA writers. ABNABooks.com is a place for writers
to present their work, get the attention of publishers
and agents, and help each other in the process of
publishing and promotion.
Eager to showcase some of the talent already in their
ranks, as well as to promote the writing of talented
authors around the world, Valya with the help of the other
ABNA writers and editors, decided to create Conclave: A
Journal of Character.
Conclave is annual print journal that focuses on
character-driven writing in contemporary literary fiction.
We hope to share with you our delight in well-told stories:
stories that make you laugh, think, feel, or remember. We
hope that our stories challenge and entertain, but most of
all, we hope they introduce you to unforgettable characters
that stay with you long after you've finished reading.
Bookmark this Web site and visit us often. If you like what
you read, we hope you will subscribe, or send a gift
subscription to a friend or relative.
And let us know what you think about our journal and Web
site. We may post your comments online in a the upcoming
“Letters to the Editor” section.
Warm regards,
Valya Dudycz Lupescu
Editor
Valya@conclavejournal.com
