Okay, so I've already plugged the unusual Esau Despised site. Remember: Strange me likey? You may have gone there and wondered what it's all about.
www.esaudespised.com
BTW, No need to wear a crucifix when entering the site. I know where this is going. Unlike Esau and Jacob, these bloggers will face a host of challenges as their wrestling matches play out.
We can all participate by rooting them on, posting our own theories in the comment sections, and letting their experiences deepen us.
Some of the characters are somber, others hilarious, each is seeing a vision of the same thing "esaudespised". Only those who've seen it are able to log on and post, though anyone can leave a comment.
See if you can figure out what is happening to these characters and encourage them through comments.
And if you have a blog and would be willing to plug the site, that would be greatly appreciated.
I'll see if I can get permission to drop hints to you here and there.
www.esaudespised.com
"Hi there, I just wanted to let everyone know about a new short fiction contest that I am running on Gather.com . gather.com . Please pass the details along to any short fiction writers you know who might be interested in entering. There is no entry fee and the winning story will be reviewed by the in-house editor of Houghton Mifflin's Best American Short Stories (winner also receives a $500 cash prize, $250 selection of Houghton Mifflin titles, and a subscription to The Believer). Anyone who is interested can go to: fictioncontest.gather.com for contest details, rules, and submission guidelines. I am happy to answer any questions sent to me at: fictioncontest@gatherinc.com "
"Highlights for Children is sponsoring its 27th Annual Fiction Contest. Entries should explore the true spirit of holiday celebrations. All entries must be postmarked between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2006. Three prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded. Entrants must be at least 16 years old. Stories may be any length up to 800 words. Stories for beginning readers should not exceed 500 words. Work from both published and unpublished authors is welcome, though submissions must be previously unpublished. The three winning entries will be announced in June 2006 and will be published by Highlights.
For more information, visit the contest Web site:
Highlights for Children 27th Annual Fiction Contest "
Hey...great idea for posting this info here. Thanks, Gina!
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