Opening ThoughtsAI stories are winning awards??? Calgon, take me away...6:27 News1) Author/Murderer Sentenced to Life2) Human Authors Can Now Verify That They're Human14:50 Craft CornerLara Bernhardt Discusses the Value of Writing Contests19:26 Interview with Christina LePort37:57 Parting WordsOne more plug for Bill's new book, The Superman Wars. This book is about a writer, just like you. Jerry Siegel was the first American writer to sue his publisher, and many other writers now benefit from his fight. Learn more about the most important creator-rights battle in modern history.The WriterCon Retreat is at Canebrake Resort near Tulsa, July 15-19. Lauren Smith will be there, with John Wooley and agent Hunter Strickland. Come join us! www.writercon.com/retreat/The annual WriterCon Conference is September 4-7, in Oklahoma City at the historic Skirvin Hilton. Lara and I will be there, plus Jesse and about sixty other writers, agents, publishers, and others connected to the publishing industry. You can review the schedule on our website, www.writercon.com.