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Publisher looking for new crime thriller writers launches short story competition

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To celebrate Oldcastle Books 30th birthday the publisher has set up a new short story competition for its crime fiction imprint, No Exit Press. It is open to any unpublished writer with a passion for crime fiction – be it the classic police procedural, a psychological thriller or gritty noir.

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The judging panel includes bestselling author of the Geraldine Steel and Ian Peterson series, Leigh Russell; A is for Authors literary agent, Annette Crossland; and one of Britain’s finest noir critics, Barry Forshaw, author of Nordic Noir and Euro Noir. They say they are looking for original voices that epitomise the No Exit Press list: “strong, compelling writing that resonates long after the final page.”

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There is a £5 entry fee and stories must be no longer than 3,000 words, written in English. Everyone who makes the shortlist will receive feedback on their submission – well worth the…

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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