Anthology of short stories III - Writers wanted!

Anthology III 2012

Themed: April Fools

Brought to you by the Melbourne Writers’ Social Group

Sponsored by the Story Mint

WRITERS WANTED!

Read on to be a part of this amazing anthology of short stories.

All styles of writing are eligible for the anthology. Register between now and February 1st 2013. Create a great story and get it to a fully edited stage before March 2013.

All guidelines will be emailed to you after you register.

This is our third anthology of short stories and will be published on April 1st 2013. Themed April Fools.

Our anthologies are born from a different theme with each publication. The first being, Valentine’s Day (2012). As you would expect many of the tales were quite sweet. Yet, we also had stories that endevoured to chill the hearts of our reader’s.

Our following anthology was published December 2012, The Holiday Season in Melbourne. Each unique Melbourne tale satisfyingly different and touching on a wide variety of holiday seasoned themes.             

You can download either of these anthologies online:

Anthology I:

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/130549

Anthology II:

www.amazon.com/MWSG-Anthology-II-Melbourne-ebook/dp/B00AMPC70O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355349010&sr=8-3&keywords=anthology+melbourne

We don’t mind what genre you choose, but you must include some reference to April Fools, no matter how small. And a reference to Melbourne (Australia) must be included, even if in passing.

One submission per person only.

Word count for you story (fiction or non-fiction): 1000-2000 words. Unfortunately we can not have any exceptions to this rule. Even if it is one word outside of this limit your story will not be considered.

If you intend on submitting a poem, then the word count is different: 500 words maximum. No minimum.

Please register your interest to be involved with this anthology by emailing Mat Clarke: matclarke.author@gmail.com

Registration opens December 14 2012 and closes February 1st 11.59pm.

After you have emailed Mat Clarke you willll be contacted within 3 business days and emailed an easy to fill in form to read and complete.

The information emailed to you includes the process we go through to ensure we publish quality work. Please make sure you read the information carefully.

You can of course email Mat back if unsure about anything.

All money earned from the sales of the anthologies (a very small amount) is put back into running the next one and holding the weekly meetings and other events with the Melbourne Writers’ Social Group - which are free to attend :)Anthology II

April Fools

Brought to you by the Melbourne Writers’ Social Group

Sponsored by the Story Mint

Australian DJs prank UK Hospital to speak to Kate

Ok, so I just listened to the recording and it seems actually quite harmless. I have to be careful what I say here so people don't get upset, but the actual prank did seem as if the DJs were not being malicious in any way and were just doing a very simple and very mild prank, which turned out to be actually funny (while they were doing the prank, NOT afterwards) because their accents were so terrible!
It's a real shame that it went pear-shaped after that and a life was lost.
The woman that committed suicide was only on the phone for 3 seconds to answer the phone, then patched it through. It was the following woman that told of Kate's condition. However, she still didn't give out any information that wasn't already known.
As far as I can see, no real harm done. A simple mistake by the nurse(s) that were probably having a busy day dealing with loads of people and reporters and unfortunately got fooled by some DJs that probably didn't even think they would get through to the nurse(s) in the first place.
If we're talking pranks, look at what the Chaser team did when they infiltrated the APEC with a false motorcade.
Anyway, listen to the recording of the DJs and you decide: http://americanlivewire.com/kate-middleton-prank-call/

Beauty, style, fashion - get it here!

Okay, so I'm stepping outside my usual blogging stuff and helping to advertise an amazing fashion show at the exhibition building (Jeff's Shed) for 2013. The person running it has set up a great website with fantastic offers for every kind of person no matter what you're after.
Check it out and have a read of the ABOUT page. Women readers, you are going to get terribly excited!
http://www.thebeautyshow.com.au/

Tell your friends and get your tickets ASAP, it's going to be a great show!

Anthology of Short Stories II

Tuesday 11th December at 6pm, come along to the Wharf Hotel Melbourne for the Short Story Anthology Launch, by the Melbourne Writers' Social Group.
Have a chat about writing and everything else. Listen to a few short excerpts from the anthology and support us silly creative people :)

Why not come along and show off your creative work as well! There'll be lots of people interested in new or established authors.

Also we will announce the next anthology. To be completed by end of March 2013. WRITERS WANTED!
http://www.meetup.com/The-Melbourne-Writers-Meetup-Group/events/91770542/

Also, for you meat eaters it's $15 steak night!
Discount drinks too! Become a member for free on the night. Takes 30 seconds.