We are now a little more than four (4) months out from when manuscripts are due for the 2006 Literary Idol Contest. As a reminder - the details of the contest can be found on the website: www.theliteraryidol.com

The Literary Idol team would like to get a show of hands of how many people plan to enter the contest - both the full manuscript and short story categories. Please indicate your intention of entering by emailing me at: aceroberts@charter.net

Remember - the winner of the full length contest will have their manuscript read and critiqued by Dirk Cussler and the short story by Paul Kemprecos - both amazing opportunities. Both winners will be announced at this year's Clive Cussler Collector's Society Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona in October.

The Literary Idol team realizes this board has its own contest and believes it to be significantly different and thus not competitive - we hope you will take advantage of the great prize opportunity and enter.

I've received a decent show of hands so far - but I know there are more of you out there that should take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to have Dirk or Paul read your manuscript.

Here is the link to the website one more time, we hope you are excited about this contest and will enter.

http://www.theliteraryidol.com/