About time somebody won something around here, don't you think? We're still waiting for a winner in our mystery theme contest, and the guesses are getting tantalizingly close. But we're not there yet, and I feel like giving something away, so I will.

Given that we writers are notorious procrastinators as a bunch, we're going to reward one of you who's overcome that tendency. On September 1, I'll pull a name from among all the June, July, and August registrants for the conference to win a terrific book prize you can pick up when you arrive at SiWC this fall. To get in the draw, just complete your registration by 23:59:59 Pacific Time on August 31. The winner will be announced here. Good luck!