Scribes Valley Notes

We’ve selected the top three stories from the finalists of our 2018 Short Story Contest . Please join us in congratulating these talent authors: FIRST PLACE:   Mike Tuohy – “Confetti Girl” SECOND PLACE:   Andrew K. Clark – “Tangled Limbs” THIRD PLACE:   Catharine Leggett – “The Oriole”

Scribes Valley Publishing is accepting submissions for their 13th annual short story writing contest. All finalists (around 10-15 stories) are published in an annual contest anthology, both print and electronic versions. Monetary prizes for top 3 finalists are based on contest participation – the more entries we receive, the bigger the prize amounts. In addition, all finalists receive a copy of the finished anthology. Thrill us…amaze us…entertain us…TELL US A STORY! Deadline:   November 30, 2015 Winners announced around January 15, 2016 Word limit: 5,000 Entry Fee:   $7.00 US You can enter by snail mail or online submission. Complete submission guidelines and rules on our website: http://www.scribesvalley.com .

Announcing the cover image for the 2014 Writing Contest Anthology, Escape Your World , to be released soon:

We have published Elizabeth Appell's novel, Lessons From the Gypsy Camp , as an ebook on Smashwords.com. Smashwords distributes ebooks in just about every ebook format there is to major online retailers, including libraries. Click on book to view on Smashwords  Lessons From the Gypsy Camp is Elizabeth Appell's debut novel that has garnered many rave reviews. You can find it on Smashwords by clicking HERE . Check out our 2014 Short Story contest. The deadline is September 3, 2014. You work hard to be an author, and we want to see what you've been working on!

August 31, 2013 is quickly approaching! For the Eleventh Annual Scribes ValleyShort Story Writing Contest , we are looking for stories that enthrall us, leave us breathless, make us say “Wow!” and stay in our minds even weeks after we read them. You've worked hard on your story, pondered every word, developed characters so real you know them personally, and created a setting which pulls readers out of the real world. Don’t keep it to yourself, don't let it sit on your computer yearning for the light of day! Let others read it. Let US read it! Online submissions available.

Lessons from the Gypsy Camp by Elizabeth Appell has been honored with an Honorable Mention in the 2013 Paris Book Festival! Amazing recognition for an amazing book! We couldn't be more proud. Come see what the fuss is about .  A girl...A gypsy...A murder...A choice

For the tenth annual Scribes Valley Short Story Writing Contest, we are looking for stories that enthrall us, leave us breathless, make us say “Wow!” and stay in our minds even weeks after we read them. You've worked hard on your story, studied every word, developed characters so real you know them personally, and created a setting which pulls readers out of the real world. Don’t keep it to yourself! Let others read it. Let US read it!

IT'S MURDER! CRIME SCENE:       The Chiseler's Inn THE VICTIM:       Sheriff Moose Perry THE SUSPECT:       Sam Maple, leader of Cougarville, a small gathering of gypsies PROSECUTOR:       Regan Candolin, an alcoholic, domineering attorney with everything to lose ONLY PERSON WHO KNOWS THE TRUE KILLER:       Lolly Candolin, a young girl who wants nothing more than her father's love Will Lolly keep quiet, let an innocent man die, and win her father's approval; or will she speak up and risk losing her father forever? So much pressure on such a young girl. LESSONS FROM THE GYPSY CAMP, the fascinating debut novel by Elizabeth Appell, has all the answers. Presented in both hardcover and KINDLE editions, Lessons From the Gypsy Camp enjoys top rankings on Amazon: 4.7 out of 5 stars! “One reason for not being angry is that you might go to ...