As of today Friday the 13th of April, we have exactly 22 days until the close of the TZPPs 2nd Annual Spring Writer's Contest! This is big news mainly because after Midnight on the May 5th, any submissions that we receive will be for 2013.

If you haven't started writing, or you're not sure if you want to invest the time, we'd suggest squaring your shoulders and committing yourself to winning the contest. This is a great opportunity as an exposure market, as even though only the Top 5 are guaranteed publication, TZPP likes nice thick anthologies! Ends of Man is nearly 400 pages, comprising 15 short stories and almost 125k words. That's serious business. There is lots of room, as for some reason most of this year's entries are averaging 8k words, which would mean you have around 25-30 chances of getting published.

I'd say if you haven't made up your mind to write an amazing short story, then do so now, and submit it by Midnight Pacific Standard Time (Los Angeles local) on Saturday, May 5th, 2012.

Best of Luck to All from your Spokane Publisher, The Zharmae Publishing Press.