tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post116852413313452583..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Gather.com First Chapters Writing Competition Group Home Page | GatherMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-1170032477382213252007-01-28T20:01:00.000-05:002007-01-28T20:01:00.000-05:00Hey Mark:I'm originally from PA, and grew up in th...Hey Mark:<BR/><BR/>I'm originally from PA, and grew up in the Allegheny Mountain region. I've been writing for years now, and have three novels complete. I decided on a whim to enter one of my books, an older one in the contest. I think it's a great way to get some exposure, and actually let the public decide what they would like to see published. Publishing decisions are made by a board, that is if a write can get an agent first to submit it to an editor. It's a tough business with a lot of rejections. The writer must keep keeping on to make it. This is the link to my submission, and I hope that you and your readers would take the time to vote and comment. <BR/><BR/>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976892006Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com