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Join your fellow fans of fiction at Bookmaze mesa for the first ever Bookmaze FictionSlam! Authors with a published fiction book are invited to sign up for the event happening Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 1pm-4pm.10 Authors will compete for a first place prize consisting of $100, a Bookmaze sponsored social media campaign and an exclusive catered Book signing at Bookmaze. Prizes for second ($50), Third ($30) and fourth place ($10 Gift Certificate from Renegade Coffee) will also be awarded.
Authors will compete in 3 rounds, reading a 90 second sample from their published work, and being judged by 5 judges on content and performance. The second round will feature the top 7 writers reading a separate 90 second section from the same book, and the Third round will feature the top 4 writers reading a separate 90 second segment from the same book.
Scores from the 5 judges will be compiled, with the highest and lowest of the scores being dropped, and the remaining 3 scores added together for their total for that round. The final order is based on their cumulative total across the 3 rounds.
In addition to winning their respective prizes, the top four will also be featured on the “Bookmaze Shelf of Glory!” For 90 days for patrons to find and enjoy their work.
Authors may sign up for free by emailing [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1300 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, United States, Arizona 85201