The 2013 Tudor Ghost Story Contest is now closed.
It’s time for our annual Tudor Ghost Story Contest!
You are invited to submit an unpublished Tudor ghost story of between 1,500-3,000 words. The story must be your own work and emailed to natalie@onthetudortrail.com by October 31, 2013 – Halloween!
The lucky winner will receive a copy of my debut book, co-written with Sarah Morris, In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn, a unique guide to the palaces, houses and castles associated with Henry VIII’s second wife AND Le Temps Viendra – A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Sarah Morris. This epic historical novel tells the story of Anne Boleyn, with a twist! Incredibly well researched and detailed, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the author, like her protagonist, had unlocked the secrets of time travel… (read my review here) AND, I sound like a late night infomercial now, an autographed copy of Where Spirits Dwell, fascinating true-life stories of haunted houses and paranormal experiences written by my sister, Karina Machado! This book has been described as ‘fascinating, thought provoking, addictive’ and I can guarantee, is very difficult to put down!
One runner up will win a copy of The Arrow Chest by Robert Parry, a spectacular tale which steps off the pages through its complex and evolving characters, attention to detail and vivid storytelling (read my full review here).
Once again, we are trying to raise money for the Mary Rose Appeal and so are asking entrants to pay a US $5 entry fee, that will be donated in its entirety to the Mary Rose Appeal.
What do you need to do to enter?
Firstly – Click on the ‘Donate’ button below to pay your US$5 entry fee via Paypal that will be donated in its entirety to the Mary Rose Appeal. You are more than welcome to donate a larger amount to this wonderful cause!
Secondly – Write a Tudor ghost story, play or poem of between 1,500-3,000 words and email to natalie@onthetudortrail.com by October 31, 2013. Please use the subject heading, ‘Tudor ghost story’.
It’s as simple as that!
I have invited author Wendy J. Dunn to judge this year’s entries and select a winner and runner up.
I am really looking forward to reading your stories and to helping raise much needed funds for the Mary Rose Appeal. So get creative and please share news of the competition with friends and family, as all are welcome to enter!
Please note that all decisions are final and the entry fee is not refundable. By submitting your story, you are agreeing to these conditions and give permission for On the Tudor Trail to publish your entry at www.onthetudortrail.com.
My daughter and I love all things Tudor and Elizabethan. It would be such a treat to share this book.
Is this an American contest? If so, it is illegal to force someone to purchase something to win. That’s why you always see “No Purchase Necessary.” I’m not sure about donations, but you sure are making it seem (with the steps) that one must donate before they can way.
It’s only $5 either way. That is not very much to ask for a good cause.