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And the winners are...

2009-11-02T14:41:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce the winners and runners up of our Autumn 2009 Competition:

Winners
1st - Harriet Walsh 'The Darkness'
2nd - David Hamilton 'Fort Zandenov'
3rd - Geoffrey Roberts 'A Wonderful Year For Maize'

Runners Up
1st - Sarah Evans 'The Human Herd'
2nd - Jeff Jones 'Until We Meet Again'
3rd - Brian Webster 'Spontaneous'

Manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by Harriet Walsh is available in the usual way.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Results Update

2009-10-19T10:41:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to apologise for the delay in results being announced. This is largely due to the fact that we were receiving submissions two weeks after the closing date. As they were all posted in more than good time we made the decision to not allow the Royal Mail dispute to spoil people's chances. Results will be posted by the end of the month, making this Halloween a special one for three talented writers.

As always good luck and happy writing.

Adeola.

And the winners are...

2009-07-23T13:42:00.000-07:00

After an enjoyable few weeks of reading, we are excited to announce the winners and runners up of our Summer 2009 Competition:

Winners
1st - Julie Chilver 'Splintering'
2nd - Catherine Osborn 'Windrush'
3rd - Mark Wagstaff 'Catch Fire'

Runners Up
1st - Nancy Le Nezet 'How To Torture An Artist'
2nd - Margaret Webster 'You Weren't There'
3rd - C.L Raven 'Gallery of Souls'

Manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by Julie Chilver will be available in the usual way very shortly.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

And the winners are...

2009-04-20T14:52:00.000-07:00

After a very hard decision making process, we are excited to announce the winners and runners up of our Spring 2009 Competition:

Winners
1st - Pete Bond 'Up There'
2nd - Julie Chilver 'Seeing Stars'
3rd - Mark Wagstaff 'Lovehearts'

Runners Up
1st - Margaret J Orange 'The Bay'
2nd - Rebecca Zugor 'A Dog's Life'
3rd - Lynette Justice 'Old Dogs and Memories'

Prizes and manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by Pete Bond will be available in the usual way very shortly.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Electronic Submissions Now Accepted!

2009-03-28T03:27:00.001-07:00

Due to the large number of requests we have received from our international subscribers we are now will to take electronic submissions.

Simply email your short story to the usual email address = the-pages@hotmail.co.uk

Payment can be either posted in the normal way or made via paypal for complete security. For paypal payments please follow this link and give them my personal email address which is = adeolasheehy@hotmail.com

https://www.paypal-marketing.co.uk/sendmoney/send_to_a_friend.htm

If you have any questions about this process contact me and I will help.

Happy Writing
Adeola.

SPRING COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENSION!!

2009-03-28T03:25:00.000-07:00

We have decided to extend the deadline for the spring competition to

Sunday 12th April

so all those of you who thought you had missed it... get you pens and envelopes at the ready!

THE PAGES HAS MOVED

2009-03-28T03:07:00.000-07:00

Urgent Update!

The Pages has moved, please send all entries to:

11 CORNER FIELDE
LONDON
SW2 4TH

We are forwarding all our mail from the previous address so do not worry if you have already sent entries to that address, they will have been received.

Happy Writing
Adeola.

And the winners are...

2009-02-01T14:22:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Winter 2008 Competition:

Winners
1st - Angus Jackson 'Inches Away'
2nd - Shirley Golden 'Replacing Harry'
3rd - Brian Webster 'A Sat-Nav With Perspective'

Runners Up
1st - Constance Easty 'Inside Myself'
2nd - David Hamilton 'Blessed Is The Pause'
3rd - C.L. Raven 'Missed Call'

Prizes and manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by Angus Jackson will be available in the usual way very shortly.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

And the winners are...

2008-10-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Autumn 2008 Competition:

Winners
1st - Margaret Webster 'Protecting the Memories'
2nd - Sarah Evans 'Frostbite'
3rd - Judith Gray 'Postcard From The Edge'

Runners Up
1st - Al McClimens 'Transfer Talks'
2nd - Charles H Pearson 'Room To Haunt'
3rd - Linda Rowbottom 'Bubbles'

Prizes and manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by Margaret Webster can be viewed by following the link on the right-hand side of this page.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Competition Update!

2008-10-05T07:40:00.000-07:00

Well, another deadline has passed and as most of you are aware all winners and runners up will now receive a years subscription (including 1 free entry) worth £10.
We aim to have the reading and decision making process completed within the next 10 days, so you can expect manuscripts to be returned by Monday the 20th.

Good Luck and Happy Writing!

Adeola.

And the winners are...

2008-07-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

Although a little later than we hoped, I am finally able to announce the winners and runners up of our Summer 2008 Competition:

Winners
1st - David Hamilton 'Flowers For Fiona'
2nd - Sarah Evans 'Anticipating Loss'
3rd - Samuel Farmery 'Split Seconds'

Runners Up
1st - K.S. Dearsley 'The Cup that Refreshes'
2nd - Graham Bridgwater 'Coming Home'
3rd - John Allen 'Loving You'

Prizes and manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by David Hamilton can be viewed by following the link on the right-hand side of this page.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

And the winners are...

2008-04-04T15:40:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Spring 2008 Competition:

Winners
1st - Andrew Beardmore 'Those Three Little Words'
2nd - Constance Easty 'Portrait of a Lady'
3rd - Shirley C Osbourn 'The Sandman'

Runners Up
1st - Steve Pain 'To Dream Of Tropical Sleep'
2nd - Petina Strohmer 'Honour Thy Father'
3rd - Lily Forester 'Tidemouth Pier'

Prizes and manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers and out to you as soon as possible. The winning story by Andrew Beardmore can be viewed by following the link on the right-hand side of this page.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

And the winners are...

2008-02-07T04:16:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Winter Quarter Competition:

Winners
1st - Sarah Evans 'Seasonally Adjusted'
2nd - Samantha Priestley 'Number 1 Hilltop'
3rd - Don Nixon 'Interview'

Runners Up
1st - David Hamilton 'Desert Pinks'
2nd - Tom Greenwood 'The Smile of Siva'
3rd - Oliver Eade 'The Pringle Sisters'

Prizes and manuscripts are in the post and we hope to have the Anthology back from the printers by February 18th. The winning story by Sarah Evans can be viewed by following the link on the right-hand side of this page.

As Always Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Subscription Service

2008-01-26T06:55:00.001-08:00

Again in response to your queries we are delighted to announce a subscription service for all who are interested in reading all six published stories each quarter.

At a cost of £10 you will receive a copy of The Pages Anthology each quarter and be entitled to one free entry per year.

No forms are necessary, simply indicate with which quarter you would like your subscription to start, and send a cheque made payable to : Adeola Sheehy
at the usual address of : The Pages, The Basement, 3 St. Michael's Rd, SW9 0SL.

December 2007 Competition Update!

2008-01-26T06:43:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all who made the most of the deadline extension, we are currently reading through the submissions and will be able to inform Winners and Runners Up by February 1st.

As you can see we have had a little move around here on the blog in response to the feedback we have been getting. I hope it is now much easier to locate both our previous winners and the competition information, but as always feel free to contact me directly.

Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola.

Competition Update!

2007-12-09T03:15:00.001-08:00

Happy Holiday and a successful
New Year from all at The Pages.

The closing date for the winter
competition has been extended to

January 15th 2008

Good Luck and Happy Writing!

The First Prize Winner for Autumn

2007-10-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

I'm am delighted to finally be able to provide a link to this brilliant winning story. Please go to the bottom of this page and follow the link there to access the story.

Copies of the Anthology will be available by the end of the month so please send orders with payment to the usual address provided below. Back issues are still available at £2.50 each p&p included.

Our winter quarter competition is now underway, so end the year by taking the plunge and submitting your work, you may win and if not you'll be provided with constructive feedback.

Good Luck and Happy Writing.

Adeola.

And the winners are...

2007-10-16T09:55:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Autumn Quarter Competition:

Winners
1st - Chris Carter 'Stranger In My Shadow'
2nd - Sarah Evans 'Factory Women'
3rd - Moya Green 'The Rose Lover'

Runners Up
1st - Catherine Osborn 'A Hell Of A Night'
2nd - Max Dunbar 'Learning to Breathe'
3rd - Geoffrey K. Roberts 'Ghost of Christmas Present'

Due to the postal strikes prizes and manuscripts may be slightly delayed in reaching you but don't worry they are on there way. Chris Carter's winning story will be posted here shortly, which I'm sure you'll all enjoy.

Again Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Competition Update!

2007-10-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

A big thank-you to everyone who entered the Autumn competition, all submissions received after 30th September will be entered in the December 31st quarter. We are currently reading through your submissions, and winners will be notified by October 15th, at which point we will post the names here.

We are now taking orders for copies of the anthology at a price of £4.00 each.
Which also means the June 2007 Anthology can now be purchased at the discounted price of £2.50 (p&p included). Payment and orders as usual, and don’t forget the new competition is now underway. The closing date is 31st December, giving you a last chance to fulfil this year’s new year resolution.

Good Luck & Happy Writing

General Update

2007-09-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

Hello all Readers & Writers,

Now that the summer is dwindling (odd one that it was) and autumn is taking over, there are only 4 weeks until the next Pages deadline...that's right Sept 30th is just round the corner so all those who like to procrastinate cease all non-activity immediately and get that story in the post!

Here are the full details and guidelines for all those who have forgotten:

The Prizes are 1st £60.00 2nd £40.00 3rd £20.00, and the winning story will be published on this blog, and all three winners plus three runners up will be published in The Pages Anthology and receive one free copy each.

Entry fee: £4.00 Each additional entry: £2.00 Indepth critique: £2.00

Cheques or Postal Orders made payable to: Adeola Sheehy-Adekale

Entries to be sent to: Editor, The Pages
The Basement
3 St. Michael's Rd
London SW9 0SL

Stories can be on any subject and in any genre (except children's), and should be no longer than 4,000 words and be typed doubled spaces on white A4 paper. Previously published work will be accepted. Acovering letter with full contact details and a short biography should be included in your submission, and providing SAE accompanies each entry, a basic critique will be included with the returned story to provide feedback and advice where applicable. If detailed and indepth critique is required, enclose an additional £2 per entry. Enclose a SAE postcard if confirmation that your entry has been received is needed.

Don't forget, if you would like to read our past winners and runners up March 2007 Anthologies are availble at the discounted price of £2.50.

Good Luck and Happy Writing

Adeola Sheehy
Editor

And the winners are...

2007-07-15T06:02:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Summer Quarter Competition:

Winners
1st - Catherine Osborn 'Obsessed'
2nd - Martin Badger 'On The Run'
3rd - Kate Scott 'Conviction''

Runners Up
1st - Brian Webster 'Bloody Florence Nightingale'
2nd - Sandy Wardrope 'It's Your Turn To Cry'
3rd - Gina Goodwin 'Second Chance'

One of the main aims throughout this quarters selection process was to include as wide a variety as possible of the range of human motivating emotions; whether revenge, jealously, paranoia, or fear. Hopefully you agree that our winners and runners up have more than fulfilled this and enjoy their stories as much as I did.

Again Good Luck and Happy Writing

Don't forget the next deadline is 30th September.

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Discover what you're up against...

2007-07-08T11:31:00.000-07:00

Copies of the March 2007 Anthology can now be purchased at the discounted price of £2.50 (p&p included). Payment and orders as usual. Stay tuned as on Friday 13th we will be announcing the winners of the June 2007 competition, and posting the winning story.

And the winners are...

2007-05-02T15:47:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the winners and runners up of our Spring Quarter Competition:

Winners
1st - Orlando Wysocki 'City or United?'
2nd - Samantha Priestley 'From Behind Glass'
3rd - Oliver Eade 'There is life on Mars!'

Runners Up
1st - Katherine Spink 'The Unknown Boxer Shorts'
2nd - Peter Gillott 'Volcano'
3rd - Kath Ivermee 'Getting Through'

Throughout our selection process we have attempted to include a wide range of styles, genres, and perspectives. We were spolit for choice and we hope you will agree with us on our final decisions and applaud the authors.

Again Good Luck and Happy Writing

Don't forget the next deadline is 30th June.

Adeola Sheehy
Editor.

Competition Update

2007-04-10T18:25:00.000-07:00

A big thank-you to everyone who sent in entries for the competition which ended March 31st, we are currently reading through your submissions. Due to the high volume, we estimate that winners will be notified by May 1st. Immediately after having done this, we will post the names of our prize winners and the three runners up, all of whom will be published in our anthology.

We are now taking orders for copies of the anthology at a price of £4.00 each.
The new competition is now underway, the closing date is 30th June.

Good Luck & Happy Writing

The Competition

2006-12-10T09:50:00.000-08:00

Prizes

1st £60.00 2nd £40.00 3rd £20.00

The winning story will be published on this blog, and all three winners plus three runners up will be published in The Pages Anthology and receive one free copy each.

Entry fee: £4.00

Each additional entry: £2.00

Indepth critique: £2.00

Anthology: £4.00

Submission Deadline: 31st March 2007

Cheques or Postal Orders made payable to:

Adeola Sheehy-Adekale

Entries to be sent to:

Editor, The Pages
The Basement
3 St. Michael's Rd
London
SW9 0SL

Entry Guidelines

2006-12-10T08:32:00.000-08:00

Stories can be on any subject and in any genre (except children's).

No previously published work will be accepted.

Entries should not exceed 4,000 words and be typed doubled spaced, on white A4 paper.

Acovering letter with full contact details and a short biography should be included in your submission.

Providing SAE accompanies each entry, a basic critique will be included with the returned story to provide feedback and advice where applicable. If detailed and indepth critique is required, enclose an additional £2 per entry.

Enclose a SAE postcard if confirmation that your entry has been received is needed.