Aug 10, 20233 min read

Windows into the Multiverse Winners

First of all, I wanted to congratulate all of the submitting authors on some very wonderful submissions. You definitely made this choice tough for me and our other judges. We wish that everyone could win, but alas it is a contest after all. This time we have 5 winners. They are listed below.

Fantasy Winner - "The Hunter" by K. M. Carroll

Inspirational Fiction Winner - "Met by My Savior" by Rhianwen Landis

Magical Realism Winner - "Possible Course of Action" by Kayla E. Green

Realistic Fiction Winner - "Lament for Raymond" by Christopher Propeck

Science Fiction Winner - "The Yellow Umbrella" by Gabriel Perez

For those of you who are writers, I am so looking forward to reading more of your writings in our upcoming Winter Edition 2023 Writing Contest. Submissions are open October 1st-31st and the image will be released soon!

Thank you again to our Contest Sponsors Joshua C. Chadd's Self-Publishing & Writing Coaching (Book your FREE intro session now at joshuacchadd.com/coaching.), Author Pam Halter (Find her books at PamHalter.com), and the Strangers and Aliens Podcast (Found at StrangersandAliens.com or on YouTube).

Cover Art Contest: Two more days to vote for your favorite in the Autumn 2023 Cover Art Contest. 1,221 votes have already been cast! Cover Art 3 (The Quest for the Golden Gate By Kristin Lim Designed By Liana Moisescu) is still in the lead, but the next two could easily catch her. Cover Art 8 (Shadows By J. L. Burrows Designed By J. L. Burrows) is currently in second place. Cover Art 7 (Beyond the Mountain Range By Zaviera Lily Designed By Zaviera Lily) is currently in third with Cover Art 6 (Starganauts: Defector By C. E. Stone Designed By Jennifer Brincho) currently in fourth. You may cast one vote per day on our website under "Vote" until August 12th (This Saturday!). Make your votes count! This Contest is Sponsored by Blade of Truth Publishing (bladeoftruthpublishing.com) and Author K.M. Carroll (kmcarrollblog.wordpress.com).

May your day be bright and your reading be epic!

~ Amy Lynn McConahy, Clean Fiction Publisher

This Week's Community Activity:

Submit your Cosplay Photos!

We only have ONE submission for this fun contest! This is a contest for those who love to dress up in costumes and be a character for a day (or two). Any costume is acceptable as long as it is modest and not too gory. For those of you who are Realmies, feel free to submit your fun costume banquet photos! Everyone spent so much time preparing their perfect costume. Let's give them even more love!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does it have to be a BOOK cosplay? Not this time and going forward. Feel free to share your costume from any of your favorite media, books, or imagination.

Does my photo have to be recent? Nope. Feel free to submit cosplay/costume photos from your past or present events.

May I submit more than one photo? Certainly, but please limit yourself to 3.

HOW DO I ENTER?

Simply email info@cleanfictionmagazine.com the following: Your Cosplay Photo (In JPG or PNG format), Your Name, the Name of Your Character, What Media, Book, or Person’s Imagination it is from, Your Website/Social Media, and an Email Address (for contact purposes).

This Contest is Sponsored by Author Jessica Bertrand (Trainer of Superheroes. Teller of Yarns. Adventurer.). Find her books at JessicaBertrand.com.

P.S. Don't Forget FREE FRIDAY!

Friday, August 11th - Summer Edition 2023 - Free Amazon Ebook

Available Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6NPHQZ1