Momaya Press

Newsflash

(1) Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2011
(2) Momaya Annual Review 2011 Available for Purchase
(3) 9th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2012

(1) Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2011
Momaya Press extends warm appreciation for judges Andrew Callus (Reuters), Polly Courtney (novelist), Alice Shepard (Penguin), and Kay Peddle (Random House). We thank our host, the Soho theatre, and our entertainers, the graduates of East 15 Acting School so capably directed by Zois Pigadas. We commend the nearly 200 writers who submitted their short stories to the Momaya Short Story Competition 2011.  Join us by booking your spot on the Soho Theatre website - only 57 seats available so book now to avoid disappointment.

Schedule of the Momaya Press Awards Ceremony

Welcome
Monisha Saldanha, Director, Momaya Press

Everything you wanted to know about publishing a novel…
Alice Shepherd (Assistant Editor, Penguin).
Kay Peddle (Editor, Random House)
Polly Courtney (novelist: Golden Handcuffs, Poles Apart, The Day I Died, The Fame Factor, Defying Gravity)

Performance of selected pieces by professional actors
3rd Place: Where There’s a Will
2nd Place: Mao Yanshou
1st Place: Will You Miss Me?

Presentation of prizes to the authors

Updates from previously published authors

Reception and book signing

 (2) Momaya Annual Review 2011 is On Sale Now
An inspiring collection of new short stories from writers around the world, the Momaya Annual Review 2011 features fiction on the theme “Greed” from the winners of the Momaya Short Story Competition, as well as original photography. Available for purchase on www.momayapress.com/bookstore

Congratulations to the authors

1st Place: Leo Madigan, Where There’s a Will
2nd Place: Diane Ward, Mao Yanshou
3rd Place: Jack Noble, Will You Miss Me?

Honourable Mention
Christian Cook, Undertone
Sharda Dean, The Red Shoes
Suzanne Gaskell, The Good Sin
Vivian Hassan-Lambert, Reading in Bed
Sarah Hegarty, The Logic of the Mine
Melanie Susan Marshall, The Trees
Annie Mfula, One Way Ticket to Mexico
Jennifer Widrig, Panoptic

Published under the theme of “Greed”
Somer Brodribb, Like Marny
Jon Flieger, I Have Learned to Breathe Underwater

(3) 9th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2012
Momaya Press’s Short Story Competition is open to writers of any nationality writing in English and offers the opportunity for winners to be published in the Momaya Annual Review 2012.  Submit your story online at www.momayapress.com.

The Prizes:
First Prize: $200 (£110) and one copy of the Momaya Press Annual Review 2012
Second Prize: $100 (£55) and one copy of the Momaya Press Annual Review 2012
Third Prize: $50 (£30) and one copy of the Momaya Press Annual Review 2012

In addition, 7 honourable mentions will be chosen for publication, as well as any stories which placed in our top 30 and fit our chosen theme for the year. All winners will be published in the Momaya Annual Review 2012, which will be available to purchase online in September 2012.

The Theme:
The 2012 theme is “Heat”.  Think “Heart of Darkness”, “Wide Sargasso Sea”, “Firestarter”. Hot, steamy, passionate. Pyromaniacs. The Tropics. Mercury. This year’s theme allows for a wide variety of subject matter. We’re looking forward to seeing what you all come up with! While entries for the short story competition can be on any topic, the review gets its cohesion from stories, poems and artwork focusing on a central theme.

Happy reading and writing!

Big love,

Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau
Directors, 
Momaya Press

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2011 Momaya Short Story Competition

1st Place
Leo Madigan, Where There’s a Will

2nd Place
Diane Ward, Mao Yanshou

3rd Place
Jack Noble, Will You Miss Me?

Honourable Mention
Christian Cook, Undertone
Sharda Dean, The Red Shoes
Suzanne Gaskell, The Good Sin
Vivian Hassan-Lambert, Reading in Bed
Sarah Hegarty, The Logic of the Mine
Melanie Susan Marshall, The Trees
Annie Mfula, One Way Ticket to Mexico
Jennifer Widrig, Panoptic

To Be Published under the theme of “Greed”
Somer Brodribb, Like Marny
Jon Flieger, I Have Learned to Breathe Underwater

Thank you to all those who submitted

Welcome to the Momaya Press Newsletter
August 2010

Newsflash
(1) Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2010
(2) Momaya Annual Review 2010 Available for Purchase
(3) 8th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2011

(1) Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2010

Join us as we celebrate the published authors and winners of the 2010 Momaya Short Story Competition. The evening will start with performances of selected stories by the actors of the American Repertory Theatre of London. Momaya Press Judges from Random House and Reuters will then assist in announcing the winners, who will be invited to speak about the inspiration for their writing. You will be able to purchase your own copy of the 2010 Momaya Annual Review, hot off the press. We’ll conclude with wine and a delicious Mediterranean buffet dinner.

7:00 PM
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
The Nightingale Cafe
193 Balham High Road
London SW12 9BE
Nearest Tube and Train: Balham

Only 40 seats are remaining, so you are encouraged to reserve your space today by making a payment of £16 per person, which includes wine and dinner. You may book online at www.momayapress.com.

Or you can send a cheque made out to “Momaya Press” and post it to the following address:
Monisha Saldanha
Momaya Press
189a Balham High Road
London SW12 9BE

(2) Momaya Annual Review 2010 is On Sale Now

An excellent collection of new short stories from writers around the world, the Momaya Annual Review 2010 features fiction in a variety of categories from the winners of the Momaya Short Story Competition and winners of Momaya Awards, as well as beautiful illustrations and short stories celebrating the year’s theme of “Family.” You can pre-order your copy today and we will ship the book to you in early December.

The Momaya Annual Review 2010 is available for purchase at www.momayapress.com/review10.htm.

(3) 8th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2011

Momaya Press extends an invitation to any writers you think may be interested in publishing a short story.

Momaya Press sponsors a Short Story Competition to bring fresh writing to the attention of qualified judges. Submit your short story (2,500 word limit) by 30 April 2011 in order to compete for prize money and publication in the Momaya Annual Review 2010. The judges are Andy Callus (Reuters Newswire Journalist), Matt Allen (Freelance Writer), Kay Peddle (Assistant Editor at Random House) and Nina Steiger (Director of Writers, Soho Theatre). Submission details at: www.momayapress.com/contest.htm The mission of Momaya Press is to encourage writers and readers of the short story. Thanks for your interest and support, and we hope you will be able to attend the Awards ceremony in November.

Best wishes,

Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau
Directors
Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com

Welcome to the Momaya Press Newsletter
December 2010

The mission of Momaya Press is to encourage writers and readers of the short story.

Newsflash
(1) Momaya Press Awards Dinner 2010
(2) Buy the 2010 Momaya Annual Review (and discounts on previous year editions)
(3) 8th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2011

(1) Momaya Press Awards Dinner 2010
You may view photos and an account of the evening onto the website: http://www.momayapress.com/awards.htm.
The evening included performances of selected stories by trained actors. Momaya Press Judges from Random House and Reuters then assisted in announcing the winners. Writers from this and previous years competitions spoke speak about the inspiration for their writing. Many thanks to those who joined us to celebrate the 2010 Momaya Short Story Competition.

(2) Momaya Annual Review 2010 is On Sale Now
A great idea for a Christmas present – this excellent collection of new short stories from writers around the world, the Momaya Annual Review 2010 features fiction in a variety of categories from the winners of the Momaya Short Story Competition and winners of Momaya Awards, as well as beautiful illustrations and short stories celebrating the year’s theme of “Family.”

The Momaya Annual Review 2010 is available for purchase at www.momayapress.com/review10.htm.
You can also buy past year reviews at a discount – check the site for details: http://www.momayapress.com/store.htm.

(3) “Greed” Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2011
Momaya Press extends an invitation to any writers you think may be interested in publishing a short story.
Momaya Press sponsors a Short Story Competition to bring fresh writing to the attention of qualified judges. Submit your short story (2,500 word limit) on the theme of “Greed” by 30 April 2011 in order to compete for prize money and publication in the Momaya Annual Review 2011. The judges are Andy Callus (Reuters Newswire Journalist), Matt Allen (Freelance Writer), Kay Peddle (Assistant Editor at Random House) and Polly Courtney (Novelist). Submission details at: www.momayapress.com/contest.htm.

Best wishes for a happy holiday season shared with family and friends,

Maya Cointreau and Monisha Saldanha
Directors
Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com

Welcome to the Momaya Press Newsletter
December 2009

(1) Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2009

(2) Momaya Annual Review 2009 Available for Purchase

(3) 7th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2010

(1) Momaya Press Virtual Awards Ceremony 2009

You are invited to check out the latest Momaya Press innovation, our 2009 Virtual Awards Ceremony. This year instead of our usual physical event, we asked authors to share their thoughts on what inspired them to write their story, their reaction to receiving recognition from Momaya Press, and their future plans on writing. We also have Kay Peddle, Assistant Editor at Random House, writing on the winning story. Don’t miss out – settle down with a cup of coffee and spend some time with us online.

View the virtual awards ceremony at http://www.momayapress.com/2009awards.htm

((2) Momaya Annual Review 2010 is On Sale Now

A haunting collection of new short stories from writers around the world, the Momaya Annual Review 2009 features fiction in a variety of categories from the winners of the Momaya Short Story Competition, as well as beautiful illustrations and short stories celebrating the year’s theme of “Alienation.” In this edition you will find some fascinating stories: a girl goes to cash her dead junkie boyfriend’s lottery ticket, a wife learns too late that her husband has left the house (and this world) forever, a child struggles to understand the subtext of words among adults (who never seem to use words in their strict dictionary sense).

The Momaya Annual Review 2010 is available for purchase at http://www.momayapress.com/store.htm

((3) 7th Annual Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2010

Momaya Press is extending an invitation to any writers you think may be interested in publishing a short story.

Momaya Press sponsors a Short Story Competition to bring fresh writing to the attention of qualified judges. Submit your short story (2,500 word limit) by 30 April 2010 in order to compete for prize money and publication in the Momaya Annual Review 2010. The judges are Andy Callus (Reuters Newswire Journalist) Matt Allen (Freelance Writer), Kay Peddle (Assistant Editor at Random House) and Nina Steiger (Director of Writers, Soho Theatre).

Submission details at: www.momayapress.com/contest.htm

Best wishes for the holidays and a happy New Year!
Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau
Directors
Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com

Welcome to the August 2009 Edition of the Momaya Newsletter

(1) Announcing the 2009 Momaya Press Short Story Competition winners

(2) Pre-order your copy of the 2009 Momaya Annual Review

(3) 2010 Momaya Short Story Competition Now Open

(1) Announcing the 2009 Momaya Press Short Story Competition winners

We have now posted the winners of the 2009 Momaya Short Story Competition on www.momayapress.com. The stories for publication in the 2009 Momaya Annual Review have been chosen by our panel of judges from Random House, Reuters, and the Soho Theatre. There was many fantastic stories and definitely heated debate that has resulted in the list below. We hope that those chosen will feel very proud (there were 213 entries) and that everyone who has submitted will feel encouraged to continue writing.

Momaya Press congratulates the Momaya Short Story Competition 2009 winners:

First place
Haiku, Katherine Tamiko Arguile

Second Place
A Child’s First Dictionary, Christine Sarah Cox

Third Place
In It To Win, David Gill

Honourable Mention
Talent Under My Tree, Dorothy Fryd
Dr. Gould, John Davy
Shock-waves, Sarah Evans
On This Night, Alyn Fenn
Bed of Roses, Chris Williams
Day One, Sophie Coulombeau
Lorelei, Janis Freegard
Publish under “Alienation”
Annie and Father Cathberts Kisses, Douglas Bruton
Forgotten City, Ally Chrisholm
Conversations for Another Time, Nimer Rashed
One Legged Barbie Doll, Nicole Merx
Loon List, Richard Bardwell

Thanks to all the writers who submitted for the competition – we enjoyed reading your work.

(2) Pre-order your copy of the 2009 Momaya Annual Review

Our team is busy editing and designing our 6th edition of the Momaya Annual Review. Receive a 10% discount if you pre-order now on our site and will be shipped to you as soon as it’s printed (by December). Order here: http://www.momayapress.com/review08.htm

(3) 2010 Momaya Short Story Competition Now Open

Every year the Momaya Annual Review has a different theme. While entries for the short story competition can be on any fictional topic, the review gets its cohesion from stories, poems and artwork focusing on a central theme, interspersed amongst the contest winners’ stories. The 2010 Annual Review will feature fiction in a variety of categories from the winners of the Momaya Short Story Competition and winners of Momaya Awards, as well as a stunning collection of photographs, poems and short stories exploring “Family”.

Our judges include Matt Allen (freelance journalist), Andrew Callus (Reuters), Kay Peddlar (Random House), and Nina Steiger (Soho Theatre).

Submit your story here: www.momayapress.com/contest.htm.

We look forward to reading all the stories that are submitted and hope that you will continue to support Momaya Press as a reader and writer.

Best Regards
Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau
Directors
Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com

Welcome to the Momaya Press Newsletter

April 2009

(1) Momaya Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2009

(2) Photos from the Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2008

(3) Momaya Annual Review 2008 Available for Purchase

(1) Momaya Short Story Competition Deadline is 30th April 2009

Momaya Press is extending an invitation to any writers you think may be interested in publishing a short story. This year is our 6th annual competition.

Momaya Press sponsors a Short Story Competition to bring fresh writing to the attention of qualified judges. Submit your short story (2,500 word limit) by 30 April 2009 in order to compete for prize money and publication in the Momaya Annual Review 2009. The judges are Alison Hennessey, Editor at Random House; Andy Callus, Copy Editor for Reuters; Nina Steiger, Writers’ Centre Director at Soho Theatre; Matt Allen, a freelance journalist.

Submission details at: www.momayapress.com/contest.htm

(2) Photos from the Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2008

On 25th November 2008, Momaya Press hosted our 5th annual awards ceremony. The evening featured readings of winning stories, words of inspiration from authors and judges, and original music. Writing is typically a solitary affair and opportunities to share writing communally are rare. We were glad to demonstrate the international nature of our competition which generates submissions from writers around the globe and thank those who joined us on the evening.

Five years is a nice round figure, a significant anniversary that we are proud to mark, and an opportunity for us to reflect. We started in the hope that we could make a contribution to the world – that we could encourage people read and write short stories, and help people take time to appreciate substance over the culture of consumerism that permeates every aspect of our life – and especially our leisure time. In the past five years we’ve received 924 entries from 39 countries and we look forward to receiving even more in the next five years!

View photos at http://www.momayapress.com/2008awards.htm

(3) Momaya Annual Review 2008 Available for Purchase

The Momaya Annual Review 2008 contains some of the finest writing of the year, complimented by poems and photography. We thank the writers, artists, judges, and others who have supported our project to promote the short story as an art form, both as readers and writers. The theme was “passion” and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the reading.

The Momaya Annual Review 2008 is available for purchase through our site: http://www.momayapress.com/store.htm

With our best wishes
Maya Cointreau and Monisha Saldanha
Directors
Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com

Welcome to the September 2008 edition of the Momaya Newsletter

We have a very exciting announcement – Momaya Press has reached its 5th Anniversary! We hope that you’ll be able to join us to celebrate this landmark.

Momaya Press Awards Ceremony 2008

Creative writing and theatre meet at the London Review Bookshop, host of the 5th Annual Momaya Press Awards Ceremony. The Momaya Press Awards Ceremony will feature dramatic performances of the winning short story entries by the American Repertory Theatre of London. The event will be lively and engaging, with creative interpretation of the short stories by the actors and distribution of awards to the authors, followed by a champagne reception.

You’ll be able to meet the writers featured in the Annual Review and the judges who selected the stories, as well as a wide range of people involved and interested in literature. Copies of the Momaya Annual Review 2008, featuring the winning authors, will be available for purchase. We only have 40 tickets remaining which will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we suggest you contact promptly the London Review Bookshop to reserve your ticket.

2008 Momaya Press Awards Ceremony
7:00PM
Tuesday 25th November 2008
London Review Bookshop
14 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JL, United Kingdom

Registration information:
Tickets available from London Review Bookshop at £6 each
Email: ku.oc1329959874.pohs1329959874brl@s1329959874koob1329959874
Call: +44 (0)20 7269 9030

The 2009 Momaya Short Story Competition Now Open – the Theme is “Alienation”

Cheers

Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau
Directors, Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com

Welcome to the August 2008 edition of the Momaya Newsletter

(1) Announcing the 2008 Momaya Press Short Story Competition winners
(2) Pre-order your copy of the 2008 Momaya Annual Review
(3) 2009 Momaya Short Story Competition Now Open
(4) Invitation to the 5th Annual Momaya Press Awards Ceremony on 25th November 2008

(1) Announcing the 2008 Momaya Press Short Story Competition winners

We have now posted the winners of the 2008 Momaya Short Story Competition on www.momayapress.com. The stories for publication in the 2008 Momaya Annual Review have been chosen by our panel of judges from The Times, Random House, Reuters, and Andrew Nurnberg Associates.

Momaya Press congratulates the Momaya Short Story Competition 2008 winners:

1st Place
David McVey, Jenny from the Library

2nd Place
Sophie Duffy, Feeding Time

3rd Place
Tania Hershman, Drinking Vodka in the Afternoon

Honourable Mentions
Azin Arefi, Cellophane Goldfish
Kate Beauford, Masouli
Carl Beck, The Man Who Could Read Feet
Ben Cheetham, Sex with My Dead Wife
Linda Courtland, Wrongful Life
Jacqueline Winn, Night on the Tiles
Joel Willans, The Fixer

On the Theme of Passion
Veronica Birch, Blended
Angel Gurria-Quintana, Letters
Alan McCormick, Granny Loves Terry Wogan
Paula Younger, Martini and Saints

Thanks to all the writers who submitted for the Competition – we enjoyed reading your work!

(2) Pre-order your copy of the 2008 Momaya Annual Review

Our team is busy editing and designing our super-special 5th Anniversary edition of the Momaya Annual Review. Receive a 10% discount if you pre-order now on our site and will be shipped to you as soon as it’s printed (by December). Order here: http://www.momayapress.com/review08.htm

(3) 2009 Momaya Short Story Competition Now Open

Every year the Momaya Annual Review has a different theme. While entries for the short story competition can be on any fictional topic, the review gets its cohesion from stories, poems and artwork focusing on a central theme, interspersed amongst the contest winners’ stories. The 2009 Annual Review will feature fiction in a variety of categories from the winners of the Momaya Short Story Competition and winners of Momaya Awards, as well as a stunning collection of photographs, poems and short stories exploring “Alienation”. Submit your story here: http://www.momayapress.com/contest.htm

(4) Invitation to the 5th Annual Momaya Press Awards Ceremony on 25th November 2008

We will honour the published writers at the 5th Annual Momaya Press Awards Ceremony, taking place at 7pm Tuesday 25th November 2008 at the London Review Bookshop in London. We will mark the occasion (it’s a special anniversary!) with a champagne reception and performance of winning stories by the actors of the American Repertory Theatre of London. We’ll send through more details on how to RSVP for the event later this autumn – meanwhile, please mark your diary (in pen!) We hope to meet you on the evening.

We enjoyed reading all the stories that were submitted and hope that you will continue to support Momaya Press as a reader and writer.

Best regards,

Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau
Directors, Momaya Press
www.momayapress.com