Available now, Issue 11 of Gertrude, the biannual literary and arts journal of Gertrude Press, celebrates ten years of publishing and over 200 writers and artists published. This is an exciting milestone for the press.

"It is gratifying to have had the opportunity to publish so many talented queer and allied artists and writers over the past decade," said Eric Delehoy, Founding Editor. "What began as a small saddle-stitched journal has now blossomed into an important press that offers opportunities to many individuals who are often ignored or undervalued by mainstream press."

Gertrude Press has grown from a small, local publication in 1998 into an international press, annually receiving hundreds of submissions from nearly 40 states and 15 countries. A celebratory event is planned in Portland for mid-August and more information will be posted on our website soon. We hope you will choose to support queer press by purchasing Issue 11 or subscribing today.

Gertrude Press is pleased to announce the 2007 Fiction and Poetry Chapbook Contest Winners: Ellen Orleans (Boulder, CO) for her fiction piece, Outreach, and Michael Montlack (New York, NY) for his poetry collection, Cover Charge.

There were a number of outstanding entries again this year and the task of selecting winners in each genre was not easy. Congratulations to our winners and semifinalists!

FICTION:

Winner – Ellen Orleans (Boulder, CO) – Outreach

Semi-finalists:

Sally Bellerose (Northampton, MA) - Family Values
Matt Dube (Columbia, MO) - Ingenue
Kayleen Rae Dunson (Seattle, WA) - Fleshology in Parts
Michael Montlack (New York, NY) - The Secret Garage Sale

POETRY:

Winner – Michael Montlack (New York, NY) – Cover Charge

Semi-finalists:

Jeremy Halinen (Spokane, WA) - Position
Deanna Kern Ludwin (Fort Collins, CO) - It Isn't Sex If
Carine Topal (Redondo Beach, CA) - My Siberia
Gerald Wozek (Naperville, IL) - Prairie Elegy

Entries for the 2008 contest will be accepted beginning September 1, 2007.

Help support queer press and the writers and artists it represents. This year’s Summer Inventory Sale provides the perfect opportunity to catch up on your queer reading or complete your library with outstanding savings on back issues and chapbooks. A special collection of Gertrude Press publications, which includes Issues 1-10 of Gertrude and the 2006 chapbooks Bone Knowing (Kate Gray) and Leonardo & I (Hank Alley) is available for just $50, nearly 40% off the original cover price.

Have you been published by Gertrude? Do you have a book or collection coming out? Starting a press? Then we have great news for you! Beginning with Issue 12 of Gertrude, the biannual literary and arts journal of Gertrude Press, we will offer print advertising at affordable rates. Contact Justus Ballard at fiction@gertrudepress.org for rates, deadlines, and specifications.

After its annual physical at the literary doctor, Gertrude Press has been given a clean bill of health and is showing promise of a long life. The doctor reinforced that donations from wonderful people like you will not cause an allergic reaction but will actually enhance the health of the press. So what are you waiting for? As always, we appreciate your support. Contribute to literary health today!