The links below are not working so try this one first. http://www.romanceslamjam.org or http://www.romanceslamjam.org/conference/A... The Romance Slam Jam Aspiring Author contest is taking submissions for Black romance/women's fiction novels, so send in your manuscript and spread the word. http://www.romanceslamjam.org/Conference/A... This year's prizes include: 1st Place: This winner’s manuscript will be reviewed by Editor Esi Sogah from AVON/HarperCollins for possible publication 2nd Place: This winner’s manuscript will be reviewed by Editor Hilary Sares from Kensington Books for possible publication. 3rd Place: This winner’s manuscript will be reviewed by Editor Theresa Stevens from Red Sage publishing for possible publication. Important Dates: Submissions are open. All submissions must be received by 2 January, 2009. The winners will be announced at the Emma Awards Banquet to be held at the 2009 Romance Slam Jam Conference. Attendance is not necessary. Contest Fee: Please make a $25 money order or cashiers check payable to: Romance Slam Jam Mail payment and Contest registration form to: Romance Slam Jam c/o Deatri King-Bey P.O. Box 822 Tolleson, AZ 85353 To pay by credit card please use PayPal. The fee is increased when using PayPal to $27 because of the processing fees. For full details, refer to the website at: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/Conference/A... Also, don't miss out on the Romance Slam Jam anniversary cruise! http://www.romanceslamjam.org/conference/N... Peace Deatri King-Bey http://www.deewrites.com.