Month: December 2012

Flash Fiction Challenge: The Ugly Reindeer

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Maurice is a moose
who thinks he’s a reindeer. Of course, the reindeer will have none of it and ridicule him to no end.

But one Christmas Eve, a bout of Reindeer flu immobilizes Santa’s herd…

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, December 4th, 2012.

On Wednesday morning, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted.

Sneak Peek: Nowhere Man

Nowhere Man: The Final Days of John Lennon
by Robert Rosen

The “official” version of John’s five-year tenure as househusband was one of domestic bliss. In reality, Lennon’s daily life at the Dakota drifted between contradictory desires and minor obsessions—all magnified by the tedium of isolation.

Nowhere Man is an intimate journey through Lennon’s last years, carrying us from his self-imposed seclusion to his re-entry into public life with the making of Double Fantasy. Rosen does not let us go until we’ve faced the abrupt and tragic fate of one of the most creative minds of our time.

This title is available from Amazon US,  Amazon UK, and Barnes and Noble.

And now, here is a sneak peek from Nowhere Man: Continue reading “Sneak Peek: Nowhere Man”

2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award

The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest will be accepting entries starting January 14, 2013.

Categories include: General Fiction, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror and Young Adult Fiction.

Prizes:  Publishing contract with an advance of $50,000 for grand-prize winner. Five first-prize winners will receive publishing contract with an advance of $15,000.

Entry fee: none

Entries will be accepted starting January 14, 2013. For more details, please visit their website.

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Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers. We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition. Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

Video Trailer: Crimson & Cream

Crimson and Cream Crimson & Cream recounts an unlucky orphan boy’s adventurous tale of flight and discovery as he unravels his tortured past while securing his tenuous future. The murder of Eadriel and Elvar’s parents forfeited their birthright and sent them fleeing for their lives. The fugitive twin brothers were adopted by an underground orphan gang. During a risky foray, a sentry chased the twin intruders into an unfamiliar cavern. Lost underground, they encounter a strange beast that changes their lives forever, and starts a harrowing journey for survival.

Crimson & Cream by C.M. Skiera is available on Amazon.com, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and other online booksellers.