Enter the Contest

Read the opening passage below and write the following paragraph of the story. One paragraph should be enough, but you are welcome to write more if inspiration strikes.

You can submit your entry using the form on this page. Please include your name and email so we can contact the winner.

Prize: A copy of A Study in Murder by Callie Hutton (our February book club pick).

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by January 20.

We can’t wait to read what you write!

Additional notes:

The opening lines are from Summer’s Lease by John Mortimer.

Submissions will be judged on creativity, voice, and how well they build on the original passage.

Enter as many times as you like!