Authors have just a few days left to submit their crime fiction stories for consideration for the National Arts Festival’s first Short Sharp Stories Award.

In addition to being published in the anthology, the cash prizes to be won for Best Story, Most Original Story, Most Thrilling Story and Best New Voice.

The full rules and requirements can be viewed on the National Arts Festival website:www.nationalartsfestival.co.za as well as at www.shortsharpstories.com.

Entries can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For further information, or queries, please contact Joanne Hichens at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Closing date for entries for the inaugural competition is 30 November 2012.