To celebrate the February 2012 release of Life in Pieces, we will be sponsoring a contest for short stories dealing with some of the themes addressed in the new book.  If you have an idea for a story dealing with unemployment or other economic hardships, it is time to get writing.  If your story is already finished, now is your chance.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST

– Be received between Monday, November 14, 2011 and Friday, February 3, 2012

– Deal with some theme relating to unemployment or economic hardship

– Not exceed 7,500 words

– Include author’s name and contact information at the top of every page

– Be sent as an attachment to chrisjprofeta@gmail.com

The winner will be announced Friday, March 2, 2012 and receive an autographed copy of Life in Pieces and have his or her story published on this site. 

Details about submission guidelines and due dates can be found on Profeta’s website.