Third issue of Whitefish Review on newsstands

Published: August 12, 2008

The third issue of The Whitefish Review is now on newsstands across the state. The 130-page softcover book features established and emerging authors and artists with a leaning towards the art and literature of mountain culture.

More than 300 artists and writers submitted fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art and photography, and 26 were selected by the editorial staff for inclusion in the journal published by Buckshot Enterprises, Inc.

Features include a story and interview with Yaak author Rick Bass, as well as a story by Missoula author and filmmaker, Annick Smith.

The journal also features an interview with Kalispell native Brad

Ludden, who has achieved international acclaim as one of the best kayakers in the world. His First Descents camp utilizes whitewater kayaking to promote emotional, psychological, and physical healing for young adults with cancer.

"We continue to be thrilled by the response to our journal," said Brian Schott, editor-in-chief. "We received submissions from all over the world and are proud to bring this new literary voice to Montana and the interior American West. We are especially thankful to the individuals and businesses that have sponsored us."

The journal features an additional 24 artists, writers and photographers, ranging from 17-75 years old, and from seven different U.S. states, as well as India. Eighteen of the contributors are from Montana.

The journal weaves a diverse mix of narratives interspersed across non-fiction essays, interviews, fiction, poems, paintings and photographs.

Copies of the Whitefish Review are available for purchase at local and regional bookstores as well as www.whitefishreview.com. Cost of the third issue is $12.

The reading period for submissions to the December 2008 issue closes Oct. 15.