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Deborah L. Cannon’s (Toronto chapter) feature article “Social Justice in Crime Fiction” was published in the Summer 2024 quarterly print issue of Mystery and Suspense Magazine. Quoting from her article, “By exposing the dark corners where society hides its flaws, crime fiction might be the perfect vehicle to address social justice”. It is also available…

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Contests & Competitions – November Deadlines

2024 CBC Short Story Prize Genre: Fiction Entry Fee: $25 Deadline: November 1, 2023 Prize: First prize of $6,000, story published on CBC Books and the opportunity to attend a two-week writing residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; four finalists will each receive $1,000 and have their story published on CBC Books…

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Contests & Competitions – October Deadlines

Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction Genre: Fiction Entry Fee: $25 USD Deadline: October 1, 2024 Prize: $5,000 USD advance and publication by Dzanc Books Description: The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction recognizes daring, original, and innovative novels that are 40,000 words and longer. The contest is open to new, upcoming, and established writers alike. All…

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