Weird Tales contest: Turn spam into a story in a week!

[stephenhsegal]

You’ve seen the latest wave of spam - you know, the faux outrageous news headlines: “Osama trains goats for tactical bombing.” “Laika the Russian space dog returns to Earth.” “Children admit to being little shits: Video.” Isn’t it a shame the headline is all we get? So here at Weird Tales we’re inviting YOU to turn this spam into

Comments

[tithenai]

What an awesome idea!

[lauriemann]

I wish I had time - this sounds like fun!

[transversecity]

Spectacular! Query: One submission per person? Or are multiple submissions permissible?

As a sidenote - I had wanted to speak to you about Weird Tales and Wicked Faire. I am planning some stuff I think you'll like, and would like to work with you more closely to create a particularly beneficial place for you - if you're up for it! What's the best way to get in touch?

-Jeff

[stephenhsegal]

J -- you can get away with submitting up to three stories.

Re: the other, write to me at segal at weirdtales dot net -- we can either email or talk on the phone. Love to hear the scheme...

[ninamazing]

You know what, Toby? When the son of the deposed king of Nigeria emails you directly asking for help, you help!

psst

[tithenai]

Is it too much to hope that you'll call it Flash in the Spam?