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JPI NEWSLETTER
EVENTS
Flash-Fiction Contest
JPI FLASH CONTEST
Here are the rules for our first flash fiction contest.
It must be a fiction short story, not an essay or poem.
500 words maximum.
We want a feel-good fantasy story with a present day setting.
We are not overly fond of S & S or animals living in little animal villages, acting and
thinking like humans, and dressing in clothing. If your story contains these elements, the
story has to be VERY entertaining.
No current politics or religious opinions in the story, we are not a soapbox.
Opening The Ides Of March. March 15. Be(a)ware the date. Bad day for
ancient Roman politicians but good for writing.
Closing Tax Day April 15 11:59 EST . A good day to meet deadlines.
Format: Standard manuscript format. If you don't know what that is look up Shunn Format.
If it is not in proper format it will not be read.
Word .doc and .docx. NOTHING ELSE.
Submit to
Subject line must have Contest: Title - author's last name.
Winning story and up to 4 honorable mentions will be published in the May
newsletter and on our Website. You are agreeing to publication by entering.
Winning story will receive $5.00 prize via Paypal.
Stories that place may be published in a contest anthology at a future date. Additional
payment may be provided then.
No reprints and no more than two entries per person.
Submissions
Submission Guidelines for the
Mystery Anthology ARE CLOSED AND WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE WHODUNIT
PUBLISHED IN 2020
NEW GUIDELINES FOR OUR NEXT ANTHOLOGY
TREES
Jersey Pines Ink will be looking for stories for our new anthology TREES which will be open for submissions in late Autumn.
WE WANT A 2,500 WORD OR LESS DARK SPECULATIVE FICTION STORY INVOLVING TREES IN SOME WAY. BY SPECULATIVE FICTION WE MEAN HORROR, FANTASY AND SOFT SF
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: As earlier, stories must be fiction and totally of your own creation.
Stories MUST be a "complete story containing a beginning, middle, and end.
Please heed these guidelines:
Stories can be no longer than 2,500 words. Flash and micro fiction is acceptable.
No graphic violence, rape scenes or abuse to children.
Standard manuscript format ONLY.
We do not accept multiple or simultaneous submissions. You may send another story if your first has been or is not accepted. If we have all ready contacted you about an earlier story, you may submit another as well. Reprints will be considered if you have the rights to resell the story.
Submit to: TBA: anything submitted to a previous address will be deleted immediately
SUBJECT LINE: Story Title, authors name, word count
All submissions must be standard manuscript format or they will be rejected immediately.
Double space, Times New Roman 12, doc or docx only, all other formats will be rejected.
First page information: name, address, email, (pen name will appear in the by-line)
Headers: story title and author’s last name and page number.
Cover letter: Please include name, pen name, address, email address, PayPal address, (payment will only be made through PayPal), If submitting a reprint, please include publication history. Please include a short bio, 85 words max.
Manuscripts not following the guidelines will be deleted unread.
Payment after publication: $10.00 (PayPal).
DEADLINE TBA, 2021
Upcoming Books
JUST A DROP IN THE CUP
To be released 2021.
A collection of 42 short short stories by Diane Arrelle
The Chanting
by Beverly T. Haaf
WhoDunit
A mystery anthology
Death Spins an Indigo Web
by Ivy C. Leigh