Kindle Contest
I am actually quite disappointed that there has not been a bigger response to my Kindle / Short Story Contest. It’s only been a day, but we will see where this goes. I really hope to get at LEAST 10 short stories. But as of now, only a few people have shown any interest.
So… We can either all keep it a secret and if you are the only person who submits a story you automatically win.
Or… you can help me spread the word and make this the best short story contest of 2010!
<3 Lev
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