Black Orchid Novella Award

Thought for the week: "Writing is not the lottery. New writers have to be realistic about what it takes to get published. But there is one similarity to the lottery: You have to play to win." ~ Lori Perkin 


BLACK ORCHID NOVELLA AWARD
http://www.nerowolfe.org/htm/neroaward/black_orchid_award/BO_award_proc.htm

Entries must be 15,000 to 20,000 words in length and postmarked by May 31, 2011. Each entry must be an original unpublished work of fiction that conforms to the tradition of the Nero Wolfe mystery series:

       1. "traditional" in flavor
       2. The sleuth's deductive abilities solve the crime. No coincidences.
       3. The killer is known to the victim. No random psycho shootings. 
       4. The characters must have an engaging relationship.
       5. Some wit is required.
      
No entry fee. The winner will be offered a standard Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine contract.

The Wolfe Pack, founded in 1977, is a forum to discuss, explore, and enjoy the 72 Nero Wolfe books and novellas written by Rex Stout. The organization promotes fellowship and extends friendship to those who enjoy these great literary works of mystery through a series of events, book discussions, and a journal devoted to the study of the genius detective, Nero Wolfe, and his intrepid assistant, Archie Goodwin. The organization has more than 500 members worldwide.