Greetings All.  This is Suspense Magazines first annual writing contest /
sweepstakes.  Below you will find the rules for the contest.  Winners will
receive the following:


1.  
Grand Prize - 12 books (some autographed) from each of the 12 authors of
the month for 2008.  To keep updated on the authors of the month, click on the
author link above.  Right now we have confirmed autograph copies from:  
Thomas Perry, Wendy Corsi Staub, Allison Brennan and Gregg Olsen.  The
images on the left might not be necessarily the exact book from that author that
you will receive.  All books are in brand new condition, many coming from the
author directly.


2.  
Second Place - $50.00 gift card to Amazon.com

3.  
Third Place - $25.00 gift card to Amazon.com

At least half of the stories will be published online.  To view how stories are
published click on the stories link above.  If any author does not want their story
published, please mention in your submission email.  




RULES:

1.  All Stories must be in the suspense / thriller / mystery genre.

2.  All Stories must be at least 1500 words and no more than 5000.  
You will    
      be able to submit as many stories as you wish.
Any stories that don't fall
      within that range will not be considered.  

3.  All Stories must be submitted in the body of your email.  
NO                         
     ATTACHMENTS WILL BE OPENED.


4.  Must have a valid email address, as this is how you will be contacted if you    
     win.

5.  Contest runs from May 1st, 2008 until December 31st, 2008.  

6.  Winners will be announced in February of 2009.

7.  All stories will be judged by an independent panel.

8.  All authors will be notified by email if their story is published online.

9.  Email all submissions to
contest@suspensemagazine.com

10.  All questions can be sent to
john@suspensemagazine.com

11.  The Judges decisions are final.

12.  
All Stories must be original stories, any plagiarism will result in          
       disqualification of that story and the author.  


Contest Rules and Information
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