APOO Features Sylvia Hubbard with 5 stars for Secrets, Lies & Family Ties

READ REVIEW OF SECRETS, LIES AND FAMILY TIES NOW, CLICK HERE   APOOO is an online author and reader community dedicated to advancing African American literature. Our mission is to expose readers of all ages to a good book in any genre; to support African American authors, books, literary events and bookclubs; to provide marketing resources, tools and tips to authors; and, to promote literacy within the African American community. http://www.apooobooks.com   Check out Author and Founder of Motown Writers Network feature! Show your support and leave a comment, please!   READ APOO'S REVIEW OF SECRET, LIES & FAMILY TIES. CLICK HERE. http://www.apooobooks.com/2008/07/27/secret-lies-family-ties-sylvia-hubbard/     Secret, Lies and Family Ties by Sylvia Hubbard » Ezekiel Chambers knew he would never find a woman that would allow him to marry and though he longed for a happy family life since his business life was so successful, his father was never going to give one inch to grant him that opportunity.   CLICK HERE to read excerpt.   CLICK HERE to purchase a copy of Secret, Lies and Family Ties by Sylvia Hubbard.   Click below for this author's websites. Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://sylviahubbard.com http://motownwriters.com http://michiganliterarynetwork.com http://detroitliterarynetwork.com     NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now

PUB: paradigm novel contest

PUB: paradigm novel contest Posted by: "Kalamu@aol.com" Kalamu@aol.com   kalamuya Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:59 am (PDT) >>PUB: paradigm novel contest ============ ========= == http://www.rainfarm press.com/ contests. html THE 2008 PARADIGM NOVEL CONTEST (sponsored by Rain Farm Press) Entry Fee: $20 (USD) per manuscript Deadline: July 31, 2008 Prize: The contest winner will receive: - A cash prize of $500 - Publication and distribution of their book through Rain Farm Press - An interview and excerpt feature in the October issue of Paradigm, our acclaimed art-literary journal - Three (3) free copies of their book Restrictions: Manuscripts must be previously unpublished. 35,000-word minimum. No simultaneous submissions. Response: Finalists will be announced by September 15, 2008 Finalist Judge: Raymond Benson, national bestselling author of Sweetie's Diamonds and books in the James Bond series of novels Submit to: Rain Farm Press, P.O. Box 6322, Columbus, OH 43206 or contests@rainfarmpr ess.com ELIGIBILITY The contest is open to any novel manuscript that has not been published. Employees of Rain Farm Press, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and members of their families and households are not eligible. Foreign-language manuscripts and translations are not eligible. FORMAT FOR SUBMISSIONS BY MAIL 1. An electronic version of the novel must be made available if selected as the winner. 2. Manuscripts should be a minimum of 35,000 words. Include a brief synopsis with your cover letter. 3. Each manuscript should have a cover page listing the title of the work and the author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. The title should also appear on each manuscript page. 4. Manuscripts should be typed doublespaced on 8 1/2" by 11", good-quality white paper, and pages should be numbered consecutively. The type should be easy to read; preferably 12-point. The author should retain a copy of any manuscript submitted. 5. Photocopies are acceptable if readily legible and printed on good quality white (not gray) paper. Partial or illegible entries will not be acceptable. 6. Do not submit manuscripts in boxes. Padded envelopes are perfectly fine. The publisher is not responsible for late, lost, misdelivered, or misplaced submissions. 7. Please enclose a business-size stamped, self-addressed envelope for notification only. Please do not enclose checks for postage. Due to new postal regulations, the publisher cannot return any manuscripts. All submissions will be recycled by Rain Farm Press after they are read. 8. Include a check for $20, payable to Rain Farm Press, or use the link below for payment. FORMAT FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS 1. Manuscripts should be a minimum of 35,000 words. Include a brief synopsis with your cover letter. 2. Each manuscript should have a cover page listing the title of the work and the author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. The title should also appear on each manuscript page. 3. Manuscripts should arrive in either Microsoft Word (.doc) format or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Any other formats are unacceptable and will not be read. 4. The type should be easy to read; preferably 12-point. 5. Send a check for $20, payable to Rain Farm Press, or use the link below for payment. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS 1. Manuscripts sent to Rain Farm Press may not be submitted to other publishers or literary agents while under consideration for the prize. 2. Authors may not submit more than two manuscripts to the novel competition; both must meet all eligibility requirements. DATES FOR SUBMISSION 1. Manuscripts must arrive and/or be postmarked after March 7, 2008, but no later than July 31, 2008. 2. Send manuscripts to contests@rainfarmpr ess.com, or Rain Farm Press, P.O. Box 6322, Columbus, OH 43206. JUDGING 1. The judges are the editors of Rain Farm Press and bestselling novelist Raymond Benson. 2. The judges' decision will be final. 3. The editors of Rain Farm Press are unable to offer critiques of manuscripts or enter into correspondence about the manuscripts other than with the winning author. 4. The winner will be announced by September 15, 2008. PRIZE DETAILS The winner will receive a cash prize of $500; publication and distribution of their book through Rain Farm Press in Winter 2008; an interview and excerpt feature in the October issue of our journal Paradigm; and three (3) complimentary copies of their book. A standard publishing contract will be given. CONTEST FEE The fee for this contest is $20 per manuscript. You may send a check to Rain Farm Press, or click the button below to submit payment (via credit, debit, or PayPal account) to accompany your submission. No manuscript will be considered without the contest fee.

Fw: DC Launches Vertigo Crime

DC Launches Vertigo Crime   by Rachel Deahl As thousands of fans and industry professionals prepare to descend on San Diego for the annual Comic-Con, DC has unveiled a new offshoot of its edgy, celebrated Vertigo imprint, Vertigo Crime. The new line, dedicated to crime titles, will launch in 2009 with two lead titles, one by Ian Rankin and another by Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets). For Scottish crime writer Rankin, the forthcoming DC title will mark his first foray into comics. A rep from DC, who said the house would have more details to share tomorrow, confirmed that, despite the launch of Vertigo Crime, Vertigo itself will continue to publish crime titles.

Mystery Scene launches a new self-pub classifieds section

This may or may not be helpful to writers in the mystery/thriller/ crime/suspense/ noir genres, but thought I would share. Full disclosure here, I freelance for Mystery Scene sometimes. Mystery Scene Magazine is launching a special self-published classifieds section specifically for self-published books/announcements as part of their in-print classifieds expansion (that may also go online at some point in the future). Classified ad rates start from $20 an issue and can be placed online at http://mysteryscene mag.com/classifi ed.php <http://mysteryscene mag.com/classifi ed.php> . (Each issue is on newsstands for over 2 months). For those who don't know about Mystery Scene <http://mysteryscene mag.com> , it is an award-winning publication covering all things mystery, crime, suspense, noir and thriller for more than 20 years. The audience is very targeted and, of course, made up of book lovers/book buyers. It's the largest and most widely-read publication for the genre with national distribution through Amazon.com, over 1,800 Barnes & Noble, Borders, Hastings, Books-A-Million, and Waldenbooks nationwide, 1,100 independent bookstores and newsstands nationwide, 225 public libraries around the U.S. and Canada, etc. Their next issue is coming out in the fall. Anyone with a relevant book for autumn might consider it as a very affordable, but highly-effective, very targeted way to reach mystery fans.     Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://www.sylviahubbard.com http://www.motownwriters.com   NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now

15th Annual Scarlet Stiletto Awards: 2008 Women’s Crime & Mystery Short Story Competition

15th Annual Scarlet Stiletto Awards: 2008 Women's Crime & Mystery Short Story Competition Posted by Jacqui Horwood on July 7, 2008 at 12:30pm in General View Discussions 15th Annual Scarlet Stiletto Awards: 2008 Women's Crime & Mystery Short Story Competition $3100 worth of prizes Harper Collins First Prize: $750 & the coveted Scarlet Stiletto Trophy Donated by Sally Brown Kill City 2nd prize: $400 Readings Books Films Music Third Prize: $250 (voucher) Allen & Unwin Young Writer's Award: $250 The Kerry Greenwood Malice Domestic Award: $500 The Cate Kennedy Award for Best New Talent: $350 The Dorothy Porter Award for Innovation: $250 Pulp Fiction Bookshop: Funniest Crime Award: $150 (voucher) Chronicles Bookshop: Best Investigative story $200 Thanks also to Spinifex Books Story length: 5000 words max. Entry: $10 Closing date: August 31, 2008 Judges: National Convenors, Sisters in Crime Entry form attached Further information: Sisters in Crime, GPO Box 5319, Melbourne 3001 or Ring Carmel Shute: (03) 9537 2781 (a/h); 0412 569 356 Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://www.sylviahubbard.com http://www.motownwriters.com   Coming Soon May 2008: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now

Fw: Writers - Here's a Deal to Die For!

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