Leaps of Faith: a Science-Fiction Anthology to be published by FrancisIsidore Electronic Press, early 2003

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How will the Christian/Catholic faith grow as science opens new horizons in time, space and technology? What does the future hold for Christianity, the Church, and her faithful? FrancisIsidore Electronic Press, publisher of Christian cross-genre books in electronic format, seeks to ponder these questions with an uncoming anthology of science fiction stories.

Stories ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 words are sought for Leaps of Faith (tentative title), an anthology edited by Karina and Rob Fabian. Karina is a regular columnist for Montana Catholic and has published numerous articles and stories in various publications; Rob is a 13-year veteran of military space operations and had authored many technical papers and presentations on military and civil space issues.

Ideal submissions will highlight a coexistence of science and the Christian faith (any denomination), with any conflicts resolved in a manner that leaves both realms intact. Science should not negate the need for religion, nor should it be the root of all evil, and vice versa. Stories may examine the technicalities of religious practice (e.g. broadcasting religious services to Alpha Centauri, or holding Mass in zero gravity); how technology may affect doctrine (Do clones need baptism? Can they be saved?) or how religion may temper scientific research. Whatever the plot, science and/or technology should play an integral role.

Stories may be set in any time, though an ideal story set in the near-future should contain plausible principles. Likewise, be sure use of religion is doctrinally correct or changes are explained (e.g. hypothesizing that the Catholic Church may allow a priest to marry if it's the only way he would be allowed on a colony ship, etc.)

Submissions must be the original work of the author; authors may submit more than one story for consideration. Stories never before published will be considered, as will previously published stories so long as the author retains all rights. Authors selected for the anthology will receive a percentage of royalties from sales of downloads and CD-ROM purchases in all e-book formats utilized (the exact percentage will depend upon the final number of authors selected).

To submit a story for consideration, send your manuscript in an attachment (MS Word or rich text format, double-spaced) to Karina and Rob Fabian. Please include in the manuscript and in the body of the e-mail the following information: your name, mailing address, story title, final word count, and an e-mail address where you can be reached.

Deadline for all submissions is June 30, 2002. Final selections will be made in September, 2002 with a targeted publication date in January, 2003.

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NOW ACCEPTING STORIES! STORY SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! Please send stories by MARCH 22, 2002 Release Date: November 2002 - God Allows U-Turns -- American Moments True Stories of Hope and Healing from Turbulent Times

Volume Five: NOW ACCEPTING STORIES!
STORY SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS NOV. 1, 2002 Release Date: July 2003

One of the following topics below will be Volume Five. Send stories in all topics.

1. God Allows U-Turns - Where is Your Treasure?
True Stories of Financial Hope and Healing 2. God Allows U-Turns - It's About Worth NOT Weight
True Stories of Self-Image, Hope, and Healing 3. God Allows U-Turns - Especially for Teens
Visit the NEW GOD ALLOWS U-TURNS website for more information on each volume, to review our writer's guidelines, and to submit your story.

http://www.godallowsuturns.com/futurevolumes.htm
http://www.godallowsuturns.com/writerguide.htm
http://www.godallowsuturns.com/submit.htm

To receive writer's guidelines via email, simply send your request to:
godallows_request4submissions@getresponse.com .

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God Allows U-Turns:Stories of Hope and Healing
These stories poignantly express the way faith in God is expressed in the every day aspects of living. One hundred stories to show that anyone can have a better life. Touching and controversial subjects will keep you turning pages.

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Chicken Soup for the Brides Soul

1. All submissions are preferred e-mailed in Word format by JULY 1, 2002 to stories@chickensoupforthebridesoul.com. We ask that each submission be sent in the body of the email (not as an attachment) and that you send a separate email message for each submission. Be sure to put "Bride's Soul Submission" in the 'Subject' line. If you don't have email access, you may send your submissions to: Bride's Soul Submissions, 2833 Monterey Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626. Please include both a hard copy as well an electronic copy on an IBM compatible disc. Be sure to keep a copy of your submission as we are unable to return material.

2. Stories should be NON-FICTION, ranging in length between 1 - 4 pages of double-spaced copy.

3. Please note that if you have a favorite short story, poem or cartoon that has been previously published, feel free to submit for consideration. Provide information regarding the original author and the publication in which it appeared.

4. The authors of submitted stories, poems and cartoons that are selected for publication will be notified by mail. Original transcripts will not be returned. Authors of original contributions who are selected for publication will receive $300 upon publication.

To Submit a Story Email Submissions To:
stories@chickensoupforthebridesoul.com
Mail Submissions To:
Chicken Soup for the Bride's Soul
2833 Monterey Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2002 ALLEN GINSBERG POETRY AWARDS,/em>

DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2002
- Honoring Allen Ginsberg´s
Contribution to American Literature. First prize: $1000. Second prize: $200. Third prize: $100. The entry fee of $13.00 for the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards covers the cost of a subscription to The Paterson Literary Review. The winning poems and all honorable mention winners as well as editor's choice poems, will be published in The Paterson Literary Review. Up to five poems per person will be accepted for consideration. Details: http://www.pccc.cc.nj.us/poetry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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SPX 2002 Anthology Submission Guidelines

The anthology is an annual book that both serves as a showcase for creators as well as raising money for the Comic Book Legal Defense fund. The SPX anthology is one of the only major anthologies in the American comic market that takes outside submissions. Please read the submission guidelines closely. Failure to follow the submission guidelines will remove your submission from consideration.

Theme: The theme for SPX 2002 is biographical comics. The stories should be about real people, and in some way famous or interesting. Please try and steer clear of family members or casual friends unless the story warrants being told. (Do not send us your personal life story!)

Length: Submissions this year must be between 4 and 12 pages in length. No shorter, no longer. Please do not include title pages, fake covers, or any other sort of lead-in. Dive right into that comic.

Deadline: Submissions must be received no later than April 15th, 2002.

Read complete guidelines at:
http://www.spxpo.com/anthology.htm

SPX 2002 Anthology Submission
c/o Big Planet Comics
426 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412

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Cranberry Tree Press 2002 Poetry anthology contest.

"2002: Coming Up For Air"

This year's theme: O2 (oxygen), the air we breathe, wind, fresh air, breathlessness, suffocation, drowning, breath of life...

Contest rules:
1. Only original, non-published poems may be submitted. Poems may be submitted only by the author.

2. Entry fee: $10.00 Canadian funds. Three poems may be submitted in each entry. You may enter the contest multiple times; the fee is $10.00 for each three poem entry. Payment must accompany submission. Do not send cash! We accept Canadian checks or money orders in Canadian funds. International entrants are welcome, but must use a money order in Canadian funds. Due to our bank's surcharge, we cannot accept U.S. checks for such a small amount.

3. 60 line maximum per poem.

4. To be eligible, poems must mention air at least once, or involve the themes stated above.

5. Results will be posted here, when available. Include SASE if you want results mailed to you.

Manuscripts will not be returned.

6. Poems will be judged by the editors. Top 25 poems will be published in the anthology. Judging will be "blind". Therefore, you must include a cover letter with your name, address, and poem titles, but do not print your name or address on the same pages as the poetry. Also, the three poems must be on separate pages.

7. Grand prize for the top poem is $100.00 (Canadian). Second prize is $50.00, third prize is $30.00. 8. Each person whose poem is published will receive a complimentary copy of the anthology. (If more than one of your poems is published, you will receive a copy of the book for each poem published.)

9. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2002. Entries must be postmarked by that date to be considered.

10. No e-mail entries.

Send entries to:
Anthology Contest
Cranberry Tree Press
5060 Tecumseh Rd. E. Suite 173
Windsor ON
N8T 1C1 Canada
http://www.cranberrytreepress.com/contest.html

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GROLIER POETRY Prize invites inquiries from poets unpublished in book form for the 2002 competition. Send SASE by April 15 for guidelines. Deadline: May 1. Co-winners receive $200 each plus publication (along with runners-up) in the Annual. Grolier Poetry Prize, 6 Plympton St., Cambridge, MA 02138. SHORT STORY Award For New Writers: Win $1,200 and publication in Glimmer Train Stories for your unpublished story (under 8,000 words). Reading fee: $12 per story. (Sample copy: $9.95) You can now make your submissions online-it's simple, reliable, and you can track your work! Get started now- competition opens February 1 and closes March 31! Web site:
www.glimmertrain.com
UNTIEDPLANET.ORG Calling for the voices of every nation to submit poetry, fiction, & creative nonfiction addressing cross-cultural understanding, friendship, world unity, and peace. No entry fee. First Prize: $500 and publication. Deadline: September 15. Submit in native tongue and English E-mail to voices@unitedplanet

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