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Flash Fiction Challenge #3 Closed

Posted by Absolute XPress on January 25, 2010 with Comments Comments

Closed SignOn January 15, the third Flash Fiction Challenge closed with almost 80 submissions (almost double what we received for challenge #2).

First, I want to thank each and every one of you for submitting to our challenge, and to those of you who helped spread the word on facebook, twitter and your own blogs. It has really meant a lot to us.

Second, everyone who submitted to the challenge should receive a response by January 31st. If that changes, I’ll post a quick note to let you all know. The authors with stories selected for publication will be announced in early February right here on the blog.

Third, I’m happy to announce that our very own Marie Bilodeau (author of the ‘Heirs of a Broken Land’ trilogy) has agreed to be this Challenge’s special guest reviewer. Marie will get an inside look at how the Flash Fiction Challenge works from behind the scenes and will share her thoughts and tips with you in a guest blog post in February.

“Flash Fiction Challenge #3: Thieves and Scoundrels” will be published at the end of February so keep your eyes open for it.

And don’t forget that “Flash Fiction Challenge #4″ opens on March 1 with a new and exciting theme.

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Guest Blog Post

Posted by Absolute XPress on January 8, 2010 with Comments Comments

Just a quick update folks.

Our lovely Manager, Tina Moreau, has written up a guest post for J. M. Strother’s blog “Mad Uptopia”. He’s the proud creator of the twitter hashtag #FridayFlash.  This post goes through all the details of AXP’s Flash Fiction Challenge, so if you’ve ever had a question about the challenge this would be a good place to look for an answer.

You can check out the post at jmstrother.com

And with only one week left before the deadline for the current challenge (Thieves and Scoundrels) it’ s time to submit those last minute stories.

Also, as a side note, if you’re on twitter be sure to follow us for the latest news on AXP titles and the Flash Fiction Challenge. @AbsoluteXpress

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Amazon Reviews

Posted by Absolute XPress on December 10, 2009 with Comments Comments

Our latest release from the Flash Fiction Challenge, Creatures of the Night, has gotten two new reviews on Amazon.com. Check them out below or on the Amazon website:

REVIEWS:

4.0 out of 5 stars
Congrats authors.
December 7, 2009
By A. Thurman (Washington State)

I am impressed with each author listed here. Not only did they write an entertaining story, they managed to complete it in such a short order. I would think that flash fiction would be one of the more difficult ways to write. I can’t wait to read more.

While all were good I will point out that I especially enjoyed Foxhunt, Eternal Moonless Night, and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

3.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Collection of Horror
November 24, 2009
By DelGal’s Book Reviews (Delaware, USA)

This is a mixed collection of well written horror stories, some with hints of gore, some a smattering of science fiction, and still others contain bits of humor. What’s truly fun about this collection is that not all of the authors have been published before, so it’s giving new writers a chance showcase their works in an otherwise “hard to break in”, horror market. Who knows, the next Stephen King may be lurking amongst these creepy pages.
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Flash Fiction Challenge #3

Posted by Absolute XPress on December 1, 2009 with Comments Comments

With two anthologies already published under the Flash Fiction Challenge banner, Absolute Xpress is conducting its 3rd challenge with the theme, and title, of “Thieves and Scoundrels”.

The rules are simple: The story must fit within the theme (see below); the story must be under 1000 words; and it must be submitted by midnight PST on January 15th 2010.

All the entries will be reviewed blind by a panel of judges and the very best will be selected for publication in the next Flash Fiction Challenge anthology due out in February or March of 2010.

For more information on how to submit your story to the flash fiction challenge, check out the contest page: http://absolute-x-press.com/flash-fiction-challenge or click on “Flash Fiction Challenge” at the top of the website.

Theme for Challenge #3: Thieves and Scoundrels

Would your characters try to swindle a dragon out of his treasure? Perhaps they’d try to steal the fastest spaceship in the galaxy? Or are they after something a little more sinister that’s in need of taking? Where ever and when ever they take place, the stories of these Thieves and Scoundrels will take hold of your imagination and ransom it back to you.

NOTE: all stories submitted to the Flash Fiction Challenge must fit within the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror.

All of us here at AXP look forward to your entries.

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Creatures of the Night: Chart Rush

Posted by Absolute XPress on November 11, 2009 with Comments Comments

On November 14 the authors of the anthology “Creatures of the Night” will be participating in an Amazon Chart Rush.

Our goal for the Chart Rush is to get people to buy the book during a particular time, which will cause our ranking to get higher and get our little book noticed.

And it’s not just purchases that will increase our ranking. Views of the page and people adding it to their wish list will also bump our ranking (for reference the amazon page is here).

On the day of the event, we will also be doing a live internet radio show with nine of the authors from the anthology. You’ll get to know more about these fabulous writers and there will be a live question and answer period for fans and readers to participate in.

GMT EST CST MST PST
Start 9:00pm 4:00pm 3:00pm 2:00pm 1:00pm
Jay Raven 9:10 4:10 3:10 2:10 1:10
Paul Monks 9:20 4:20 3:20 2:20 1:20
Cynthia Latzko 9:30 4:30 3:30 2:30 1:30
R.L. Stuemke 9:40 4:40 3:40 2:40 1:40
Beth Caudill 9:50 4:50 3:50 2:50 1:50
Break 10:00 5:00 4:00 3:00 2:00
Tina Hunter 10:10 5:10 4:10 3:10 2:10
M.L.D. Curelas 10:20 5:20 4:20 3:20 2:20
Sarah Melton 10:30 5:30 4:30 3:30 2:30
Stef Donev 10:40 5:40 4:40 3:40 2:40
End 10:50pm 5:50pm 4:50pm 3:50pm 2:50pm

*Except for the start and end times, the times listed are guidelines only.*

These nine authors will be interviewed by none other than Marie Bilodeau, Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy’s podcaster. You can listen to more of Marie’s podcasts at “On the Edge“.

Even though the interviews are only 7-10 minutes in length we hope that you will stop by and listen to your favorite author get interviewed LIVE, and maybe even ask them a few questions of your own.

You can listen to the interviews below (hitting play will only work once the show starts):

However if you want to ask a question, you have to go HERE. When the show starts a “Talk Now” button will appear at the top of the page and you just click it, type in your name, and connect. Another option is to phone in by calling (646) 595-2956. You can also click on the image below to go to the show’s home page:

Listen to Absolutexpress on Blog Talk RadioI hope you will all partake in AXP’s first ever live interview show. See you on Saturday.

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