Tag: Book Fairs

Luctor et Emergo

Trust the soup of your creativity.

I wasn’t sure how to start my last post of 2013 until one evening when I was watching a replay of game six of the Stanley Cup playoffs from 2004. The Calgary Flames were up on the Tampa Bay Lightning three games to two. My family had the luck and forethought to purchase four tickets before the 2004 playoffs began. I just knew we were going to win the Stanley Cup. Seeing the Lightning win game seven and the ensuing celebration with the traditional raising of the cup over the victors’ heads is something I will never forget. How did I know they were going to win? Continue reading “Luctor et Emergo”

Jamais Vu Seeks Dark Fiction

Jamais Vu, a literary journal from Post Mortem Press, seeks submissions for its Spring 2014 issue. Oriented toward dark fiction and horror, the publication is looking for short fiction, book/movie reviews, poetry, and nonfiction.

Prizes:  Publication and per word payment.

Reading fee: None

Deadline is January 15, 2014

For more information, please visit their website.

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.

Show Up

Over our gruel bowls in the Death Star’s break room (Kat threw some pumpkin spice flavoring into the pot for the holidays, thanks for asking, but oddly enough, it still takes like chicken), several IU minions recommended taking advantage of opportunities to promote ourselves and our work—and doing so in a nice, professional way, of course. Because you never know where these chances may lead. Recently I took advantage of one of those opportunities, but it almost took advantage of me. Let me back up a little and I’ll explain. Continue reading “Show Up”

William Richey Short Fiction Contest

The deadline has been extended for entries for the William Richey Short Fiction Contest. The judges are seeking unpublished short fiction under 10,000 words.

Prizes:  First place, $500 plus publication in Yemassee.

Reading fee: $10.00 per entry

Deadline is December 15, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

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.