Last Call for Writing Contests
- Amy Lynn McConahy
- Jul 30
- 3 min read
Hello All! I have some great news! I was able to fix the website and transition software in time for the beginning of the Cover Art Contest this week. I am so happy to have a fully uniform website and form automation system now. This will greatly increase my ability to give more of my focus to magazine layout and communicating with authors. Thank you to those who prayed for the situation. If you don't mind another bit of good personal news, read on! Most of you know that I am a Librarian at a local Christian school; well, I will also be filling the role of K-8 Music Teacher in the upcoming school year. I am seriously excited, as this was my original field of study. Being able to serve as a Librarian AND a Music Teacher is going to be a lot of work, but don't worry, this won't change anything when it comes to the magazine. Now, onward to magazine updates!
This is the LAST CALL for our writing contests! Both the Windows and Paths Writing Contests will close tomorrow, July 31, at Midnight. We have fewer contributions than normal, so if you were wanting to give one of our writing contests a try, this is the time to do it! Winners will be announced next week on August 6th on social media. Winners for both the Writing and Cover Art Contests will appear in the Bi-Weekly Author Newsletter on August 13th. Show some love to our Writing Contest Sponsors below AND scroll down for the current state of the Cover Art Contest!
WINDOWS CONTEST SPONSORS: Strangers & Aliens Podcast (strangersandaliens.com) and Author Marilyn K. Blair (theeastportseries.com)
PATHS CONTEST SPONSORS: Author Dawn Ford (dawnfordauthor.com), Author Tony B. Richard (tonybrichard.com), and Author James S. Davis (jsdauthor.com)
Cover 1 (Stronger than the Story By Deena Adams) has an early lead with Cover 13 (Letting Go of Perfect By Janell Goodrich York) as a very close second. Third and Fourth places, respectively, are currently Cover 12 (Eventide By A. M. Daylin) and Cover 15 (Summer Camp Culprit By C.K. Fyfe). Don't worry! There is still plenty of time to vote! Voting closes August 8th, and you can vote once per day for your favorite. Don't miss out on the fun at cleanfictionmagazine.com under "Vote".
COVER ART CONTEST SPONSORS: Author Jessica Bertrand (jessicabertrand.com) and Lanterns of Light PenWorks (www.lanternsoflightpenworks.com/p/home-base.html)
Lastly, we still have advertising openings, but the deadline is arriving soon! If you are interested in promoting your business to our readership, check out our "Pricing Guide" for prices that are way below industry standard. Help us to support your next Book Launch for as little as $5 or become a Sponsor for one of our contests for only $25. If you don't yet have an author business or side hustle to share, why not share our magazine with a friend? Yearly Ebook Subscriptions with access to ALL of our past publications are only $10!
May your day be bright and your reading be epic!
~ Amy Lynn McConahy, Clean Fiction Publisher
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