Can anybody direct me to the June ish? I'm searching for the information of how to enter a story in the writing contest. I've clicked around and can only find the August issue (which really very nice, btw). So, I give up. I can't be a real man, because I'm pulling over and asking for directions!

Is that information anywhere else besides the June issue? If not, maybe you guys might consider posting it somewhere out in the open. Just a suggestion for the suggestion box.

Thanks a lot,

Budd

Hi Budd! Welcome to PUG.

You can access ALL past issues by going to our home page (www.paranormalunderground.net) and clicking on the e-magazine Archive tab in the left main menu.

Here is the info for the contest, to make it easier for you!

Paranormal Underground’s 2nd Annual Short Story Contest

Paranormal Underground is holding its 2nd Annual Short Story Contest. If you are a writer of fiction, love to write about the paranormal, and would like to see your story published in one of our upcoming issues, then this contest is for you!

The contest is open to members AND nonmembers of Paranormal Underground. Contest rules include:

--Stories due by September 1, 2009.

--1,000 to 3,000 words (submissions under 1,000 words and over 3,000 words will not be considered eligible for the contest).

--All submitted works must not have been previously published.

--If you are submitting artwork and/or photos to accompany your fiction, please site the source of the artwork/photos.

--Submit to editor@paranormalunderground.net.

The first-place winner will be published in our October issue. They will also have the option to become a regular contributor in our Featured Author column. We will be awarding prizes for 1st through 3rd places:

First Place: Publication in Paranormal Underground e-Magazine; a Zoom H4 Handy Recorder; and the option to take part in an upcoming “Paranormal Underground Presents” podcast.

Second Place: Olympus VN-4100PC digital voice recorder and possible publication in Paranormal Underground e-Magazine.

Third Place: Any book listed in Paranormal Underground’s Bookstore and possible publication in Paranormal Underground e-Magazine.

Our judges include Paranormal Underground’s Publisher Chad Wilson, Managing Editor Karen Frazier, and Science Editor J.D. Harrison. Judging criteria includes:

--Story originality

--Paranormal theme creativity

--Text fluidity

Submissions will be compiled and sent to the judges by the editor-in-chief, and all judges will not know who wrote each submission until after judging is completed. Winners will be announced based on a ranking system, which will be compiled from first to last place.

When e-mailing your submission to the editor, also include your name, story title, e-mail address, word count, and illustrations/photos, if any. If you have any questions regarding the contest, please e-mail Cheryl at editor@paranormalunderground.net.

Last year we had a great response, and we hope to see even more writers join us in our second short story contest. Good luck everyone, and we look forward to reading your submissions!

EDIT: A few great questions have been asked about the Short Story contest. Here is some additional information.

--Each writer can submit up to 2 stories for consideration.

--Professional writers are also eligible for the contest, but the entry or entries must not have been previously published.

--A last name is not required if you want to enter the contest.

--Stories can be co-written, but if the entry receives a 1st through 3rd ranking, only one prize will be awarded to the first author listed on the entry e-mail.

Any more questions, please PM me here on PUG or email me at editor@paranormalunderground.net, and I'll be glad to answer them ASAP!