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November 6-7, 2009**WINNERS of the Mystery Writing Contest**
1st Place (Adult): Clue of the Scratched Stones by Nathalie Taylor
1st Place (High School): The Mystery Room 212 by Jasmine Beech
1st Place (Middle School): The Case of the Red Rose by Colin Ford
2nd Place (Adult): Amateur Affair by Julie Gilbart
2nd Place (High School): The Horror at the Rock House by Jake Fetters
2nd Place (Middle School): Midnight Quest to Sadness by Samsin Brown
3rd Place (Adult): Legend of the Dreambox by Jeanette Harvey
3rd Place (High School): The Note by Amanda Morin
3rd Place (Middle School): Momo Disappeared by Bryan Alcauter
Writers wanting to know all about literary agents, getting published and writing techniques that sell a story are encouraged to mark November 7th as a day of learning during the Perry Mason weekend and writers conference.
A panel of literary agents will talk about their various genres from mystery to non-fiction, travel and history, then answer questions from the audience at 1 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center. Other workshops include authors Gordon Johnson, Sheila Lowe on forensic handwriting analysis and incorporating it into your mystery, Marilyn Meredith on crafting a novel, romantic suspense author Kara Lennox, and publisher Robert Preece.
An event designed to celebrate one of Temecula’s most famous residents and Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner, the weekend includes exhibits at the Temecula Museum, a mystery dinner on Thursday, November 5 at Baily’s Restaurant in Old Town Temecula, Cowboy Poetry and concert at the Temecula Community Theater on Friday, and a symphony on Saturday.
Gardner was one of the more famous residents of the Temecula Valley and wrote many of his mysteries from the historic Rancho del Paisano. A prolific writer, he wrote more than 700 fictional works, with 80 books featuring the crime-solving attorney Perry Mason.
A speed-sale book fair will be held in the multipurpose room with all authors getting a short one-minute chance to talk about their books to potential readers. It is open to local mystery and romance authors. Authors wishing to participate should call Melody at (951) 678-1456. Space is limited.
Workshops are $5 each when pre-registered or $10 at the door.
For information call (951) 678-1456 or visit the website at http://www.temeculacalifornia.com/.
Writing Contest
Dust off that short story. Throw in a dab of mystery and a dose of Temecula and enter the Erle Stanley Gardner Mystery Writing Contest. Amateur and youth writers are encouraged to participate in the Mystery Writing Contest.
To qualify for the contest stories must be of the mystery genre and include references to historical buildings and/or people, living or dead, of the Temecula Valley. Stories should not exceed 1,000 words for middle school entries, 1500 words for high school entries and 2500 words for adult amateur writers. Prizes will be awarded in both adult and youth categories and Friday , November 6 at the Temecula Museum.
Winning adult entries will receive:
- $200 for first place,
- $100 for second place, and
- $50 for third place.
Winning high school and middle categories will receive a $100 Gift Certificate, $75 Gift Certificate for second place and $50 Gift Certificate for third place.
Awards will be given November 6, 2009.For information call (951) 678-1456 or visit the website for an application at http://www.temeculacalfiornia.com/.
The deadline for all entries is October 16, 2009.
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