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Hook Mr. Grisham: By writing a great short story

Convince him (with your story) that you're the next big thing. FILE PHOTO BY TOM DALY 2010 was a busy

Snap o' the day: And then there were 3

The March 17 kickoff of the Virginia Festival of the Book means more than wearing o' the green to local fiction writers: It's also when the winners of the John Grisham-judged Hook short story contest are announced

16th Book Fest started March 17

Grisham's back: And looking for a great story

Is this man the patron saint of new authors? FILE PHOTO BY JEN FARIELLO You've read stories by John Grisham, but now he wants to read your story.
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