Poisoned Pen Press Invites Aspiring Mystery Novelists to Write, Win, Publish

Last month we mentioned that entries were now being accepted for the second annual Discover Mystery Award Contest, sponsored by Poisoned Pen Press.

We now have a few more details to report.

This first book contest is specifically intended for unpublished writers trying to break into the mystery genre. The award will include a $1000 cash prize, the Discover Mystery title, and a publishing contract from Poisoned Pen Press.

Writers unpublished within the mystery genre are invited to submit their original mystery fiction manuscripts of between 60,000 and 90,000 words. Entries must be received by 11:59 PM Pacific on March 30th, 2013. The Discover Mystery Award will be announced on May 31th, 2013.

Entries submitted for the Discover Mystery Award will be judged by members of the Poisoned Pen Press editorial staff, along with a celebrity guest judge … who we have exclusively learned is crime novelist Earlene Fowler!

Jessica Tribble, Publisher at Poisoned Pen Press, stated, "Poisoned Pen Press is always looking to discover something new, which is why we launched the Discover Mystery Award last year. We were overwhelmed both by the volume and quality of submissions we received. While the competition was stiff, we were thrilled to publish No Regrets, No Remorse by Ronald Sharp, the winner of the first annual Discover Mystery Award. And now we are looking for the next winner. We can't wait to see what we discover."

Visit the contest page for a complete list of the entry requirements and guidelines.