Romance Writers: The Eppies are Here
Not just for romance writers but romance and erotica are always hot categories in this contest. The EPPIE are open for entries…
Eligibility- ANY e-book of 10,000 words or more (or less for poetry or Children’s) published between Oct 1, 2005 and Sept 30, 2006 and REALEASED FOR SALE. It doesn’t matter if there was also a print release. It doesn’t matter if the e-book is self-published, subsidy/vanity published, with indie press or in NY. It doesn’t matter if you are an EPIC member or not. It doesn’t matter where in the world you live, as long as the book was released in English. Re-releases in the contest period ARE allowed, as long as the book was not entered in the EPPIE in a previous year. ALL are welcome. Questions can be directed to the contest coordinator, Carol MacLeod, at xoddity@cox.net
Categories and rules- See http://epicauthors.com/eppiefaq.html and
http://epicauthors.com/eppierules2007.html Please, pay special attention to the category descriptions and the file naming requirements. These have changed this year.
Cost to enter- $20 for EPIC members and $30 for non-members. Payment is accepted in US Dollars by PayPal, check or money order. Details on the entry page.
Deadline for entry- Midnight EST 7 Oct, 2006. Finalists announced Dec
2006. Winners announced 11 March, 2007 at EPICon in VA Beach.
NEW VOICES is open for entries…
Eligibility- Open to middle school and high school students worldwide. The student may be home schooled, in public school or in private school.
Categories and rules- See http://epicauthors.com/newvoices.html Entry forms are available from Lillie Ammann (coordinator) at newvoices@epicauthors.com and will post soon on the web site. Teacher packets for the contest are available from Brenna Lyons at president@ epicauthors.com Children may submit one entry for each of their age-level categories: poetry, essay and fiction. Please, check the length limits on entries and remember that a parent/guardian signature IS required for entry.
Cost to enter- No entry fee! Prizes are awarded.
Deadline for entry- Midnight EST 1 Nov, 2006. Finalists announced Dec 2006. Winners announced 11 March 2007 at EPICon in VA Beach.