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A Writing Contest - Updated Rules and Cash Prize

5/16/2014

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It started with this post The June Writing Contest. 

Then, another tweet today :

Good Afternoon. A small announcement- a change to the upcoming writing contest. Winner will receive a cash prize and a publishing contract.

— Moran Publishing (@MoranPublishing) May 16, 2014
As I thought more about this contest, I decided to shape the contest this way - start with what I love to read. And I love reading stories about killers and madmen.

The first e-book release of Moran Publishing with be Ella, followed by a deluge of other narrators from my personal 'library' of fiction. Familiarize yourself with these narrators, for the combined 'library' of work forms the basis of this competition. 

Bring me your madmen, serial killers, raving poets and lunatics. Bring me a character that could walk inside the library I'm building - one narrator at a time. 

This is no different than reading the other titles published by a house. 

Basics : 

1 k word max - original fiction not posted or published anywhere else. The main character should be a killer, madman, poet, lunatic or other that fits with the killers that inhabit my personal library.

Prize - $100 dollars, a professional edit and the Top Post spot on the blog for a month. 

Submissions - June 1 - June 30

Judges - a panel of three, but I will make the final decision. 

Target publication date - Late July 2014 or early August. 

Send Word files as attachments to [email protected] starting JUNE 1. If you do not have Word, DM me for other options.

Questions? Comments? Let me know. 

I look forward to meeting your madmen, poets, and killers. 

From Las Vegas, 

Stephen John Moran 
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James Hetfield Plays Acoustic - 4 - a - Cure #Metallica #Hetfield #Beatles

5/16/2014

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James Hetfield plays for charity. Enjoy.
Read the story in Rolling Stone.
Read more about it at Acoustic - 4 - a -Cure
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The Morning News: The New Star Wars Begins Shooting and Ella Reaches Uxbridge, Massachusetts

5/16/2014

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Shooting official began on Star Wars Episode VII and I'll be following the progress of this movie from beginning to release date. I have no delusions about this film and know that I'm far more likely to be disappointed than say 'this episode ranks with the first three released'...but, I'll be there anyway. 
In other news, Ella reached Uxbridge, Ma to take care of a few small pieces of business. 
Post by Ella Thomas.
Check out the new installment - Hello, Uxbridge, Massachusetts and like the page to follow the story if you enjoy it. And Please share this story on whatever social media you use. Thank you!

Have a great day, 

From Las Vegas

Stephen John Moran
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Tee-Shirt Design options - Get Your Swag Here 

5/15/2014

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Marielle came up with these tee-shirt design options. Which ones do you like best? Which ones would you buy/wear? Let me know! The level of interest for shirts will have an impact on printing considerations, so do let me know if you would like a shirt!
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Odd Pic of the Day - Ronald McDonald Batman #Mcdonalds #batman #benaffleck

5/15/2014

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The Morning News - Vermont Raises Minimum Wage to $10.50 #Raisethewage

5/15/2014

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Yesterday, Vermont passed a raise in the state minimum wage to 10.50 an hour. The state also approved single payer health care, something no other state has yet been able to pass. Does Vermont now jump to the head of the progressive class when it comes to the states? How about Marijuana and online poker legalization? I will keep this site updated about the progress of the new Vermont measures. 

Here is an article at CNN Money on the minimum wage with an excellent interactive map.

And finally, I've included a video that documents the history of the minimum wage. Did you know that Massachusetts was the first state to have a min wage? I didn't either. 
I hope you take the time to read about the minimum wage and enjoy the articles. Have a great day and please share this post if you liked the articles. 

From Las Vegas,

Stephen John Moran 
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Book News with Poll

5/14/2014

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Time for the latest news on the Ella e-book. 

Ok, I don't have a release date set. The best I can do is make an educated guess. That guess is two months. 

The cover is chosen, the edits are underway (reveal on that soon!)...the excitement builds here in Vegas.

With the release approaching, there are a few things to consider and one I'd like to share with readers is swag.

Lots of indie authors produce swag for their novels - bookmarks, coffee mugs, tee-shirts etc. 

What swag/promotional items would you like for my upcoming release, Ella? 
Anyone that enjoys the story and would like to receive an advanced reading copy or would like to help promote Ella on their own social media pages, let me know! 

Several fans have asked to be a character in the book as well as get mentioned. If you fall into this category, message me before the final edit is completed.

All comments and opinions welcome and please share with all that might want to know about the upcoming release of Ella.

From Las Vegas, 

Stephen John Moran
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The Morning News- The Writing Process with George RR Martin #Conan #Dos

5/14/2014

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I've talked about My Writing Process in three posts and here is one of my favorite authors, George RR Martin, briefly describing some of his process on the Conan O'Brian Show. 

It's always fascinating to see how other authors create, comparing and contrasting it with my own methods. Because you know, writers like to steal. Thanks, George Martin for the wonderful idea. Perhaps I need to buy a....typewriter? 

I have big book news today. Stay tuned.
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Forrest Day/Jeff Campbell - "What Doesn't Crawl" Indie-rock Music @jeffcampbellSF @ForrestDay

5/13/2014

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The Morning News - An Announcement : A Writing Contest

5/13/2014

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The announcement of the coming contest begins with a simple tweet. 

I am putting together the first writing contest for Moran Publishing. I will be seeking short fiction, under 1k words. Details to follow.

— Moran Publishing (@MoranPublishing) May 13, 2014
The full details will follow, but this contest will not have a lot of 'rules'. I don't like a lot of restrictions on my own fiction, so I won't begin my first contest by placing them on the stories being sent in for consideration. 

The basics - The story must be 1k words or less. That is the restriction. Original short fiction not previously published or posted on any other site, 1k words maximum. 

I want fiction that grabs a reader by the throat and doesn't let go after you finish.

The Details - The contest will run for the month of June. Entries can be submitted from June 1 - June 30. 

The winner's story will receive a professional edit and Top Post billing on this page. 

Prizes - TBD, but will include Amazon GC, iTunes store GCs and more.

More details in the coming week. I can't wait to read the stories!

From Las Vegas,

Stephen John Moran 
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