Mystery Times 2014 DEADLINE EXTENDED!!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

** New deadline for submissions : Midnight EST Friday Dec 5th, 2014 **

OPEN SUBMISSIONS CALL Mystery Times 2014

Yes, we're extending the submissions deadline! Last year, we received over 200 entries from new and established authors alike. Never before published, they were gathered together in our third annual Mystery Times collection. Each story was read and rated by our judges using a single set of parameters, but each judge brought his or her own unique talents and tastes to the task at hand.

The quality of the stories was outstanding—so strong that we added two additional stories to the book—and the 2013 book hit the Top 10 on Amazon's BestSeller's lists for both paperback and kindle editions.

So we're doing it again!

Our Mystery Times 2014 seeks new mystery short stories.

Submission Guidelines:

Genre: Mystery—you choose the subgenre; from murder, cozy, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, paranormal. police procedural, suspense, thriller, to amateur detective.

What is a mystery? In a mystery, the main character must track down the truth about an event, often a murder. If the protagonist is in any danger, it usually becomes a problem only as the detective or protagonist approaches the truth. That's your base, how it plays out is up to you!

• No gratuitous sex, violence, or foul language.  

• The competition is open to all writers in English except current employees of Buddhapuss Ink LLC.

• Submissions will be accepted from July 15th, 2014 to December 5th, 2014.

• You must be 18 or older to enter unless you have written permission from your parent or guardian.

• No previously published work(s) or simultaneous submissions please.

• Word count should be between 3000-7000.

• Send your submissions via email with the subject line “Submission for MYSTERY TIMES 2014” from with your story as an attached file in .doc (Word) format.

PLEASE INCLUDE in the body of the email:

Your name and contact information.
A brief author bio (2-5 sentences).
Entry should be single-spaced in a 12 pt. readable font. We suggest Times New Roman, Courier, or Arial.
Send: Submissions@Buddhapussink.com

NOTE: You will receive an email acknowledging our receipt of your entry within 1 business day. If you don't receive this email, first check your junk/bulk/spam folder, then if necessary please re-submit your entry and change the subject line to: "RESUBMISSION for MYSTERY TIMES 2014".

Submissions that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered.

Notifications will be sent to finalists via email in late December 2014.

There is no limit on the number of entries you may submit. There is no fee to enter.

Buddhapuss Ink LLC reserves the right to close or extend the competition if not enough suitable entries are received. 

Winning Selections:

The Ten (10) Winning entries will be published in a showcase titled Mystery Times 2014 to be published by Buddhapuss Ink LLC.

First Place winner will receive a Brand New Kindle, featured placement in the book, and Buddhapuss Ink swag.

Second and Third Place winners will receive featured placement in the book, and a Buddhapuss Ink t-shirt.

ALL WINNERS will receive: two (2) copies of the finished book.

Some winning entries will also be featured on our website, blog, and/or Facebook page.

JUDGES

All entries that meet submission guidelines will be read by and rated by judges. The top twenty (20) entries—based on points accrued—will then go on to our Editorial Review Panel.
The decisions of the judges will be final.
No manuscripts will be returned.
Winners will be notified in late December 2014.
Publication is scheduled for January-February 2015.

Send your best words our way!

Key dates: Contest ends: December 5, 2014

Winners announced: Late December 2014

Publication: January-February 2015

Send to: Submissions@buddhapussink.com

The Distant Shore "Love is in the Air" Blog Hop & Giveaways

Launches on Wed, Jan. 25th! Follow Mariam Kobras as she is reviewed, interviewed or guest blogs her way to Valentine's Day.

What Can I Win? 

Each winner will receive a copy of the Amazon Bestseller, The Distant Shore by Mariam Kobras PLUS one of these great prizes!

Please visit & patronize these Etsy businesses who are participating in our Blog Hop. Small businesses like these are the heart of the American economy!

One Dozen Southern Red Velvet and Cream Cheese - Cake Truffles from HappyBakery on Etsy, to enjoy while reading this luscious book.

Tea Cup & Saucer Scented Candle from PamZFunkyJam on Etsy, to set the mood as you are transported to glamorous locales.

Moonlight Cobalt blue Beach Glass Necklace from MimosaMornings on Etsy, to slip around your neck and play out scenes from the book in your mind.

Pink Silk Rose Applique from ConeldasCreationson on Etsy, to pin on your most romatic hat before heading out for that secret rendezvous.  

9 BBJ Mae Rose Bath Fizzles from ButterbyJolez on Etsy, to scent that long, hot bath before your evening out with that someone special, or just for a soak while devouring a good book like The Distant Shore!

Multipetaled Flower Brooch from ClytemnestrasCloset on Etsy, this brooch is 2.5" in diameter and made with vintage ribbon that changes from green to pink.  The two leaves are made with vintage ribbon and the stamens in the center are vintage as well.  All hand sewn, there is a felt backing with a bar pin. The perfect accent for that dreamy dress or scarf you'll wear. It's guaranteed to bewitch the subject of your affection just as the characters in The Distant Shore will bewitch you!

4 Rose Jasmine Natural Bath Teas from peachycreamcorner on Etsy. Drop one of these in your bath for a relaxing, romantic soak after a day with your beloved. 

Buttons and Pearls Retractable Tape Measure from fairbanksfancygoods on Etsy. Does your love "measure up"? 

One lucky winner will also win a box of tea directly from Harrod's in London, where Naomi and Jon take tea the day he proposes to her, and a Distant Shore Mug!

Four lucky winners will also receive one small box of Godiva Mini Hearts because love and chocolate just go together!

How Do I Enter?

Visit the each blog on the hop on the day Mariam is featured and leave a comment after that post. One comment per Blog. (possible 13 chances total)

How Can I Earn Additional Chances?

Tweet a link to each blog on the day Mariam is featured. (Must include the twitter tag #TDSBlogHop in order to be counted) (one chance per tweet)

Post a link on your Facebook page to that day's blog stop. Then leave us a comment at the end of THIS post (below) with a link to your Facebook post. (one chance per link)

Like us at Buddhapuss Ink on Facebook (one chance)

Like us at The Distant Shore on Facebook (one chance)

Follow us on twitter @Buddhapuss (one chance)

Visit any or all of the prize links above - then tweet a link to each shop! (by clicking the twitter bird on their shop page. You must include our twitter tag #TDSBlogHop in your tweet to be counted) (one chance per tweet)

Visit any or all of the prize links above - then click the Facebook button on their shop page. Then leave a comment at the end of this post with a link to your facebook post. (one chance per link)

That's a LOT of chances to win some very romantic prizes!

Where Will Mariam Be?
BLOG HOP STOPS

Wed Jan 25 Interview http://pjkaiser.com/2012/01/25/mariam-kobras/#idc-container

Thur Jan 26 Interview  http://blog.fayerapoportdespres.com/?p=1408

Fri Jan 27 Guest Post http://chicklitreviewsandnews.com/2012/01/author-article-mariam-kobras-author-of-the-distant-shore/

Mon Jan 30 Guest Post http://serenitywriter.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/five-reasons-by-mariam-kobras/

Tue Jan 31 Guest Post http://www.samhilliard.com/wordpress/2012/01/30/distant-shore-love-is-in-the-air-blog-stop/

Wed Feb 1 Guest Post http://teresasreadingcorner.com/2012/02/01/author-spotlight-mariam-kobras-author-of-the-distant-shore/

Thur Feb 2 Review http://www.junyingkirk.com/?p=1492

Fri Feb 3 Interview http://dawnmkirby.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/meet-mariam/

Sat Feb 4 Review http://www.amberrisme.com/2012/02/04/a-written-masterpiece-in-the-distant-shore/

Mon Feb 6 Interview http://changingyourgrip.com/blog/?p=568

Tue Feb 7 Guest Post http://www.elizabethawhite.com/2012/02/07/slaying-dragons-by-mariam-kobras/

Wed Feb 8 Review http://www.carrickpublishing.com/?p=1340

Thur Feb 9 Review http://tweet-treats.blogspot.com/2012/02/distant-shore-review.html

Fri Feb 10 Guest Post http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-tour-love-is-in-air-with.html

Sun Feb 12 Guest Post   http://dudleydorights.blogspot.com/2012/02/distant-shore-blog-hop-tour-stop-15.html

Mon Feb 13 Review & Interview http://anadventureinreading.blogspot.com/2012/02/mariam-kobras-interview-distant-shore.html

Tue Feb 14 - WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED HERE, ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE, AND ON OUR WEBSITE.

NOTE: Contest is limited to US/CANADA Addresses only!

LAST CALL! Write a Story, Win a Kindle!

Enter our YA Mystery Short Story competition - Mystery Times Ten - and get a chance to win a brand new Kindle! Competition closes at Midnight PST TODAY January 31st, 2011!

We seek new mystery short stories that are targeted for the YA audience.

Winning Selections:

• The Ten (10) Winning entries will be published in the Spring 2011 Young Adult Showcase titled Mystery Times Ten to be published by Buddhapuss Ink LLC.
• FIRST PLACE winner will receive a NEW Kindle, Featured placement in the book, and a Buddhapuss Ink tote filled with swag.
• SECOND PLACE winner will receive a $100 Gift Card, Featured placement in the book, and a Buddhapuss Ink tote filled with swag.
• THIRD PLACE winner will receive a $75 Gift Card, Featured placement in the book, and a Buddhapuss Ink tote filled with swag.
• ALL TEN (10) WINNERS will receive: two (2) copies of the finished book and the opportunity to “fast track” their next Young Adult or Middle Grade manuscript with our Editorial staff. “Fast track” does not mean you will receive a publishing contract, but we will guarantee that your manuscript is given a priority reading and response.
• Some winning entries will also be featured on our website, blog, and/or Facebook page.

JUDGES:

Buddhapuss Ink was founded with a mission to put our readers first and that’s just what we aim to do in Buddhapuss Ink’s first competition. All entries that meet submission guidelines will be read by and rated by judges from our YA Book Blogger Panel and our YA Teen Panel. The top twenty (20) entries—based on total points accrued—will then go on to our Editorial Review Panel.
Our YA Book Blogger Panel is made up of some of the best Book Bloggers on the web. These are people who are passionate about the YA market, who spend untold hours reading, reviewing and promoting books for this audience.
Our YA Teen Panel is exactly that—a group of teens aged 13-18 from across the USA who have been nominated by teachers, librarians, and book industry professionals. All of them are avid readers.
Our Editorial Review Panel is made up of  3 publishing professionals who have a combined total of over 50 years in the industry. The decisions of the Competition's judges will be final

• Deadline January 31, 2011 Midnight PST
• No manuscripts will be returned.
• Winners will be notified and announced in April 2011.
• Publication is scheduled for May/June 2011. 

Send your best words our way! We publish newcomers and established writers alike.
For all the RULES and Submission Guidelines please check our website!

Word is getting out! Read about our YA Mystery Competition at these fine sites!

Connecting: The Poetry and The Prose

Women of Mystery

Creative Writing Contests

Arts Grants Finder

Of course you can find all the info you need on our website.  Remember the contest closes on January 31, 2011! Don't miss out on the fun - "Butt in chair. Write like mad!"


We would like to thank these sites for helping us in our search for the next great YA Mystery Writer!