 The Warren Adler Short Story Contest
Fall 2008 Contest Theme:
Short Fiction in Varied Genres
Voting is now closed.
Following
the success of the Summer 2008 Warren Adler Short
Story Contest, Mr. Adler is sponsoring another international competition.
The theme is simply short fiction in all of its varied genres. We are
looking for original, imaginative pieces featuring compelling characters and
creative plots. Whether you specialize in mainstream fiction, romance, horror,
fantasy, science-fiction, satire, mystery, or any of their subcategories, we
want to read your work.
Entries must not exceed 2,500 words. Stories from all the points of the globe
will be considered provided that they are written in English. Mr. Adler will
select which story will be awarded the Grand Prize of $1,000.
The
People's Choice winner will be determined by public voting. Warren Adler's
top choice, along with the People's Choice winner, was announced on February
16, 2009.
Five cash prizes will be awarded.
- 1st Prize: $1000
- People's Choice Prize $500
- Remaining finalists receive $150 each
Authors retain worldwide publishing rights.
Here are the winners:
The 1st Prize winner: The Best Part by
N. Keonaona Russell
People's Choice: The Longbranch by Aimee Hansen
View
results of
the popular vote!
Here are the five finalists:
The Leaper by Frank Marrone
Playing Doctor by Gregory Williams
The Best Part by N. Keonaona Russell
Mock Turtle Island by Brian Mullally
The Longbranch by Aimee Hansen
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