Ask the citizens of Toledo to tell you what they think, and they will, by sending you beautiful stories, creative poems, and cutting-edge social criticism. Toledo’s creatives will make you laugh, cry, think, while never being bored. We asked local poet, artist, and playwright, Lylanne Musselman, to help us identify the best submissions from over 70 poems and nearly 20 fiction entries.
About our judge: We chose the very-busy, always-writing local poet, artist, and playwright, Lylanne Musselman to be our judge in this year’s contest. Musselman is a Toledo native and teaches writing and composition at six regional institutions, including Eastern Michigan University and The 577 Foundation. She has served as a board member for The Society of the Study of Midwestern Literature, the Tall Grass Writers Guide in Chicago, and has contributed to countless blogs and radio stations. Musselman has also been published three chapbooks, Prickly Beer & Purple Panties, A Charm Bracelet for Cruising, and Winged Graffiti. Her work has also been featured in journals and compilations over 30 times. We are honored to have her expertise and diverse knowledge inform our competition.
Ask the citizens of Toledo to tell you what they think, and they will, by sending you beautiful stories, creative poems, and cutting-edge social criticism. Toledo’s creatives will make you laugh, cry, think, while never being bored. We asked local poet, artist, and playwright, Lylanne Musselman, to help us identify the best submissions from over 70 poems and nearly 20 fiction entries.
About our judge: We chose the very-busy, always-writing local poet, artist, and playwright, Lylanne Musselman to be our judge in this year’s contest. Musselman is a Toledo native and teaches writing and composition at six regional institutions, including Eastern Michigan University and The 577 Foundation. She has served as a board member for The Society of the Study of Midwestern Literature, the Tall Grass Writers Guide in Chicago, and has contributed to countless blogs and radio stations. Musselman has also been published three chapbooks, Prickly Beer & Purple Panties, A Charm Bracelet for Cruising, and Winged Graffiti. Her work has also been featured in journals and compilations over 30 times. We are honored to have her expertise and diverse knowledge inform our competition.
