Released on = October 30, 2006, 9:46 pm

Press Release Author = Smink Works Books

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Smink Works Books is inviting writers to 'spread the love'
via its annual short story competition.

Press Release Body = They say love makes the world go round - it's the most sung
about, written about and talked about topic on the planet; now Smink Works Books is
inviting writers to 'spread the love' via its annual short story competition.
And so the theme of this year's competition is: The Three Forms of Love - Eros,
Pathos, and Agape; eros being an erotic form of love, pathos meaning friendship
love, and agape, the love of all living things, or unconditional love.
The theme is open to creative interpretation by writers, but Smink Works Books
publisher Suzanne Male points out that they do have one stipulation - they are
seeking only positive, enriching tales. "Writers can write about one of the forms of
love, or all three," she says. \"But we\'re after heart-warming rather than
heart-breaking stories.\"
The standout stories entered into the competition will be published in an anthology.
"The idea is to produce a book with stories that are not only original, but will
inspire and uplift readers," Ms Male says.
Competition entries can be up to 1000 words and the competition closes on 1 December
2006. The first prize winner will receive $100, second prize winner $60, and third
prize-winning story will garner $40 for its writer. There is an entry fee of $10 and
the competition will be judged by author and accomplished short-story winner
Georgiann Baldino.
All the competition entry details can be found at:
http://www.sminkworks.com/short-story-competition.htm

About Smink Works Books

Smink Works' novels encourage people to experience life as an adventure in
self-discovery. In an era where publishing of unsolicited manuscripts is rare, Smink
Works Books is taking on new writers with innovative works and a fresh voice,
creating an outlet for their life-changing thoughts, theories and stories.


Web Site = http://www.sminkworks.com/short-story-competition.htm

Contact Details = PO Box 2154, Fitzroy BC, Victoria 3065, Australia
http://www.sminkworks.com/contact.htm (Email Form)
Telephone: +61 (0) 3 9018 7732