A prize of $1,000 and an offer of publication from Ashland Creek Press will be given annually for a book of fiction or creative nonfiction that focuses on the environment, animal protection, ecology, or wildlife. The winner will also receive a four-week residency at PLAYA writers and artists retreat, located on the edge of the Great Basin near Summer Lake, Oregon. Ann Pancake will judge. Using the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 40,000 to 90,000 words with a $25 entry fee by September 1. Visit the website for complete guidelines.