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Flash Fiction Challenge: Crazy Like a Fox

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Vixie was feeling very optimistic that today she would definitely catch that smart-aleck rabbit.

It was really a pretty straightforward thing. Her cousin, a coyote from the desert Southwest had turned her on to his supplier.

Vixie was well aware of the troubles he’d had, but she also knew a rabbit is no roadrunner. Even some wise-cracking rabbit with a Brooklyn accent would be no match for her today.

Oh boy! This is gonna be great. We’ll have rabbit stew tonight. Now, if only she can get this thing put together properly…

In 250 words or less, tell me a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Crazy Like a Fox”

The New Guard Machigonne Fiction Contest

The New Guard is now accepting entries for its Machigonne Fiction Contest. $1,000 for an exceptional work of literary and/or experimental fiction. Submit up to 7,500 words: anything from flash to the long story. Novel excerpts are welcome if the manuscript functions as a stand-alone story. We do not publish illustrations. Judged by Novelist and Essayist Rick Bass.

The deadline is July 18, 2012 (midnight/postmark). Entries are $15. International submissions are welcomed.

For more information, please visit their website.

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Week 27 Flash Fiction Challenge Poll

The time has arrived for IU readers to begin voting in this week’s Flash Fiction Competition.

On behalf of the IU staff, I want to thank all the entrants for doing such a great job with the writing prompt and the merciless constraints of the exercise.

You may review the entries here. Please spread the word and encourage your friends to vote by using the share buttons at the bottom of the post!

The poll will be open until 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight Time) Thursday

Choose your favorite entry from the week 27 flash fiction challenge:

  • Dick Waters (54%, 13 Votes)
  • R E Sheahan (13%, 3 Votes)
  • Brian Beam (8%, 2 Votes)
  • RG Bud Phelps (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Patricia Lapidus (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Paula Friedman (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Michael Boggia (4%, 1 Votes)
  • A. L. Kaplan (4%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

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Tennessee Williams 5th Annual Fiction Contest

Tennessee Williams Fiction ContestThe Tennessee Williams 5th Annual Fiction Contest is open only to writers who have not yet published a book of fiction. Submit an original short story, written in English, up to 7,000 words.

The deadline for online and mailed submissions is November 15th (postmark). The entry fee is $25 per entry. Unlimited entries per person are acceptable.

The Grand Prize includes $1,500, Domestic airfare (up to $500) and French Quarter accommodations to attend the next New Orleans Literary Festival, VIP All-Access Festival pass for the next Festival ($500 value), public reading at a literary panel at the next Festival, and publication in Louisiana Literature.

For more information, 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.