Flash Fiction and Bookmark Contest!!!

Flash Fiction

Complete a story in 1,000 words or less. There is no specific subject, but all stories must either be dark, macabre, or something in the horror genre. Judging will be based on character development, plot, originality, and overall storytelling. Please submit stories in .doc or .rtf.

Prizes

The WINNER will receive Underland by Mick Farren, a novel involving vampires, Nazis, and Antarctica. The winner will also be published in the Spring 2010 issue of Tainted Tea and will receive a free PDF.

The RUNNER-UP will be published on Tainted Tea's blog.

Bookmark

Create bookmark. It doesn't matter how, just as long as the bookmark fits with Tainted Tea's theme. Judging will be based on subject matter, composition, and overall design. Tainted Tea cannot receive mail, so we can only accept bookmarks mailed as JPGs.

Prizes

The WINNER will receive the tea cup and saucer featured on the cover of Tainted Tea Spring 2010 issue. The winner will also be published in the Spring 2010 issue and will receive a free PDF.

The RUNNER -UP will be published on Tainted Tea's blog.

Deadline

The deadline is April 1, 2010.

Send all submissions to TaintedTea.Editors@gmail.com.

Neil Gaiman is an American God...or is it European God?

Yesterday afternoon author Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Coraline) did a live Q&A for The New Yorker along with journalist Dana Goodyear. Click the picture below to read the transcripts from the hour-long fun-fest. And yes, I feel really cool since Neil Gaiman answered my question.

Go Coraline!

Though Tainted Tea can't influence the Golden Globes, you have our support, anyway.

Breaking News: Tainted Tea editors being held for $100 million ransom

Not really...

"You wake up shackled to a chair and can't remember how you got there. Two voices are talking. You recognize one of them."

Source: Writer's Digest

Vote for the Coloring Contest Winner

In addition to my recent post on the coloring contest, new writer Patrick Wensink needs your help. He's narrowed it down to 13 finalists (including Tainted Tea editor Shane R. Toogood and photographer J.Toogood) , and you can vote on your favorite here.

Voting closes December 17.

Afternoon Shorts: "12:12"

There are a few things wrong with this film such as the protag being frightened by a ringing phone and the fact that it took over two minutes to get from 12:12 to 12:13 (just sayin). Other than that it was semi-original, but entertaining.

Free Books!! Coloring Contest!!!

Writing Tips for the Day: Take a break from horror. And check out this coloring contest from new writer, Patrick Wensink, who recently published his first book, Sex Dungeon for Sale! Anyone who loved a book titled Help! A Bear is Eating Me! is awesome.

Here's the details:

Patrick Wensink recently decided there’s only one way to celebrate the release of his book, “Sex Dungeon for Sale!”. And that is by holding a coloring contest.

He had a series of illustrations created based on some of the book’s stories, including a Kindergartener who thinks he’s French, a puddle of ketchup shaped like Elvis and something called, “Chicken Soup for the Kidnapper’s Soul.”

While the coloring contest sounded like fun, Wensink added a little excitement by offering an autographed stack of his favorite books from 2009 to the winner.

Fool- By Christopher Moore
Tales Designed to Thrizzle – by Michael Kupperman
AM/PM – By Amelia Gray
Help! A Bear is Eating Me! – By Mykle Hansen

The contest ends December 14.

For all the details visit www.patrickwensink.com/randomness