Chris Coward

I don't submit to many writing contests, but some time back, I got the urge to enter a biggie: the Cygnus Award, Chanticleer International Book Award's competition for speculative fiction. On July 29, when I learned I was selected for the Cygnus Long List, I was over the moon. Today's thrill is even bigger: Perpendicular Women: Adventures in the Multiverse has advanced to the SHORT List! Feel free to visit Amazon, where PW is available as paperback, e-book, and Kindle Unlimited. Watch for the announcement of its audiobook in time for the holidays. (BTW, if you like the story, a heartfelt review on Amazon or a brief comment on social media would be so appreciated.) Thank you for your ongoing well wishes. Wish me luck in the next elimination round!

At 3:55 this afternoon, the message came in. Chanticleer Book Review announced their long lists for Speculative Fiction. Perpendicular Women: Adventures in the Multiverse has made the Long List for the Cygnus Award! (That's the one for science fiction.) Wow oh wow. Feel free to visit Amazon, where the book is available as paperback, e-book, and Kindle Unlimited—and if you like the story, a heartfelt review would be oh, so welcome. You're always cordially invited to visit me on chriscoward.net. Wish me luck on making Cygnus's Short List!