The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new member  Doni Belau of Bedford Corners, NY .The Board thinks you’ll enjoy Doni’s, “The Most Romantic Restaurants in Paris.”  Doni shares, ” With a plethora of restaurants in Paris, choosing where to dine is a tough call. “ 

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new member Michael Milne from Plymouth, Connecticut, and thinks you’ll enjoy his series on traveling in Australia. As Michael says, “After a month in Sydney, we headed out to see “the real Australia” – the land famous for wide-open spaces and wild kangaroos.”  You can find out more about Michael and his travels through his article titled: In Australian bush, with a grand array above.

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new member Tim Richards of Melbourne, Victoria and thinks you’ll enjoy one of  Tim’s articles titled, “Kicking over the traces.”  In Tipperary, Tim follows the trail of John Kelly, petty thief and father of Ned. It’s an interesting read.  Enjoy!

Deadline: February 29, 2012

Creative Nonfiction (www.creativenonfiction.org), in association with Tashmadada (www.tashmadada.com), seeks new essays for a special Australia issue. We¹re looking for a variety of perspectives‹from locals, expats, tourists, or anyone else‹and will consider essays of all forms and focuses as long as Australia¹s landscape, people, and/or culture are prominently featured; the stories are true; and submissions are previously unpublished. Essays must be vivid and dramatic. Writing should combine a strong and compelling narrative with a significant element of research or information, and reach for some universal or deeper meaning. We¹re looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice. Essays must be 4,000 words maximum and submitted by February 29, 2012. All submissions will be judged by Lee Gutkind (USA) and Leah Kaminsky (AUS), and The Writers Conversation is sponsoring two cash prizes: $6,500 (AUD) for Best Essay -and- $2,500 (AUD) for Best Essay by an Australian Writer There will be only two contest winners, but all submissions will be considered by the judges for inclusion in Creative Nonfiction #46: Australia, which will be launched at the 2012 Melbourne Writers Festival (www.mwf.com.au). For this contest, we are accepting electronic submissions only. To submit, visit: www.creativenonfiction.org

submitted by: John Lamkin Travel Journalist & Photographer Board Member & Global Membership Chair of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association and member of NATJA, ISTW & ITWA
His blog: http://food-wine-travel-writing-gear.com/
His website: http://TravelWritingAndPhotography.com