Golden Crown Literary Society

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The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) was established in early 2004 and is a literary and educational organization for the study, discussion, enjoyment, and enhancement of lesbian literature. The GCLS is intended to be a dynamic entity to bring together publishers, distributors, authors, and readers of lesbian fiction in a cooperative effort to support and foster quality lesbian literature. An all-volunteer effort relying on the willingness and expertise of its members, GCLS is developing programs to encourage promising new writers, assist established writers, and promote the work of small to medium-sized publishers. GCLS is open to all individuals who are interested in enjoying, discussing, promoting and enhancing the future of lesbian literature.^[1]

1 History
2 GCLS "Goldie" Awards Categories - 2008
3 Footnotes
4 References
5 External Links

[edit] History

In 2004, five women became the founding members of the GCLS: Carrie Carr, C. LeNoir, Lori L. Lake, Radclyffe, and Kathy L. Smith, who served as the original Board of Directors. Since then, new Board members have come and gone from the all-volunteer Board. In 2005, the organization held the first summer conference [[1]] where lesbian writers, teachers, and speakers joined readers, publishers, and others to celebrate lesbian literary history, award "Goldies" to top finalists in the book awards categories, and share needed information about writing craft and technique in multiple workshops. Fundraising efforts began in 2006, a Mentoring Program was added in 2007, and in 2008, seventeen scholarships were awarded to enable more individuals to attend. Conferences have been held in:

2009 - To be determined still
2008 - Phoenix, Arizona
2007 - Atlanta, Georgia
2006 - Atlanta, Georgia
2005 - New Orleans

[edit] Footnotes

1. Golden Crown Literary Society Mission Statement

[edit] References

O'Neill, Heather (June 2007). Article about the 3rd Annual GCLS Conference. "Behind The Scenes in Lesbian Fiction." AfterEllen.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
Anderson-Minshall, Diane (June 2007. "Curvatures: Golden Crown Literary Festival." Curve Magazine. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
Lee, Ryan (June 2007). "Stranger Then Fiction." Atlanta Voice. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
Seajay, Carol (2005). "Golden Crown in New Orleans." Books To Watch Out For. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.