EVENT PHOTO SPREAD

This fall, Philadelphia Stories celebrated Marguerite McGlinn short story prizewinner Bob Johnson at a special dinner celebration, and then hosted their annual writing conference, Push to Publish. Thanks to the many friends who came out to enjoy these events!

Left to right: First place winner Bob Johnson with judge Bonnie Jo Campbell and third place winner, Larry Loebell. Left to right: Push to Publish volunteers Donna Keegan, Yalonda Rice, Ayesha Hamid, and Maria Ceferatti.

Left to right: PS intern Raven Eckman shows panelist/author Helen Mallon the book selections.

Left to right: Attendees get 10 minutes to “speed date” with editors and agents. Left to right: The genre panel: Jordy Albert, Sam Starnes, Eric Smith, Gregory Frost, and Merry Jones. with a sketchnote by Terry LaBan.

Left to right: Contest supporting family members John McGlinn & Tom Mcglinn; winners Bob Johnson & Larry Loebel, PS co-founders Christine Weiser & Carla Spataro.