author opportunities April 1: no foolin'

****A listing of mid-career literary agents is available from Agent Query at the
following address. If clicking on the address doesn't work for you, copy and
paste it into your browser or do a search on the words "agent query cheat
sheet."
http://agentqueryconnect.com/index.php?/topic/2725-agent-cheat-sheet-for-april-2011-enewsletter/
****Write-Hope.Blogspot.com offers charity critique auctions from agents and
published authors, all proceeds being donated to help with Japan Earthquake
Tsunami Relief.
****Harlequin Desire's Editors offer aspiring writers a shot at pitching their
romance manuscript directly to assistant editor Shana Smith! First deadline
is April 4.
****Catholic Exchange is open for submissions. Suitable topics include: features
of pro-life organizations or individuals, profiles of Catholic business
leaders, vocation stories, tips on living out the Gospel in the workplace,
tips on applying Catholic teachings to household budgets, etc. To submit a
query or completed piece, please email Elizabeth Deffner at
edeffner@catholicexchange.com. (At this point, Catholic Exchange is not a
paying market.)