Pyr SF, the speculative fiction imprint of Prometheus Books, celebrates its fifth anniversary this summer. To mark the anniversary, they’re sponsoring an essay contest with some impressive prizes.
To enter the “Pyr and Dragons Adventure 5th Anniversary Contest,” readers/fans will need to submit an essay on the theme: “Five reasons why science fiction and fantasy is important to you.” Essays must be no longer than 1500 words, and submitted between 1 April and 1 June 2010.
The grand prize winner will embark on a “Pyr and Dragons Adventure” that includes:
A round-trip flight to Atlanta, GA during Dragon*Con (3-6 September 2010)
Two nights hotel accommodation in Atlanta, GA, (3 and 4 September 2010)
Dragon*Con membership/entry badge
Dinner with Special Pyr Author Guests and Pyr Editorial Director Lou Anders
The second prize winner will receive a complete set of Pyr books as published by the contest end date of 1 June 2010 and a commemorative Pyr 5th anniversary keepsake.
The third prize winner will receive a keepsake and five Pyr books of their choice.
First round judging will be conducted “by publishing staff at Prometheus Books. Not all of these preliminary readers will be science fiction and fantasy fans, so outstanding essays will likely be those that pique their interest in the genre and make them want to read it too.” Pyr Editorial Director Lou Anders will choose the winners from among the top twenty-five essays.
Full contest details are available on this page. The contest is only open to residents of the US and Canada continental US who are at least 21 years old.