Impressive that you guys got Harry Turtledove onboard. I'll be seeing if I can get something together before the deadline 
Paradox Short Story Contest 2014 - Rewrite History!
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Well, the name of every author published in the anthology will certainly appear in the book. There will also be a short bio on each one (circa 200 words). Does that answer your question?
Hey! I take offense to that! "layman's terms"... the nerve! Just because my last name is Layman!?
^that was a joke by the way. I'm not offended, though my last name is really Layman.
Also, I might enter the contest though the timeline might be a little tight.
Haha, I had no idea.
You should definitely enter the contest!
Can I enter this contest regardless of the country I live in? Or is it just for selected countries? I ask this because the rules doesn't specify anything about that. Thank you in advance for your reply.
I can't believe this is actually happening! My dream is to be an author, one who primarily dabbles in Alternate History specifically. Added to this the fact that Harry Turtledove, one of my main sources of inspiration, will be a part of it is just icing on the cake!
I'm not really into alternative history, but this is simply too good of an opportunity to pass by. I already have some ideas...
Your real name - unless you for some reason you'd rather use a pseudonym, that's fine too. You are free to present as much (or as little) information about yourself as you like. It won't affect the contest.
So does it have to be realistic? Because thinking of Turtledove means thinking about aliens invading during WW2.
This will be fun. I will participate. Alternate history is not my genre (despite my love of PI Games and history), but I will give this a go.
I'm guessing this doesn't have to be realistic at all. I'm not thinking aliens but the story I have in mind is pretty crazy and historically/politically virtually impossible. But it's my alternate history right?
I'm guessing this doesn't have to be realistic at all. I'm not thinking aliens but the story I have in mind is pretty crazy and historically/politically virtually impossible. But it's my alternate history right?
So does it have to be realistic? Because thinking of Turtledove means thinking about aliens invading during WW2.
We are mainly looking for stories that don't venture too far into the supernatural. It is an anthology under the EU4 banner after all.
We are mainly looking for stories that don't venture too far into the supernatural. It is an anthology under the EU4 banner after all.
Pity, but this will be great either way I guess.
You guys should create a thread at this forum:
http://www.alternatehistory.com/
Many good writers there, and can get some promotion too.
http://www.alternatehistory.com/
Many good writers there, and can get some promotion too.