The Manchester Fiction Prize, run by the good folk at the Manchester Metropolitan University’s writing school is now open for entries. It’s a major writing competition, offering a first prize of £10,000, and is open to entrants above the age of 16. Here’s the official rundown:
“The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University is launching The [...]
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The Manchester Fiction Prize 2009: Open for Entries!
June 4, 2009 – 4:55 pm
Competition Winner Announced!
December 15, 2008 – 12:03 pm
We are pleased to announce that Peta Holmes from Norwich has won the Transmission Christmas Competition! Congratulations to her - a parcel full of books is speeding down to East Anglia as I type.
You can still take advantage of the Lucky Dip offer over in the shop and if you order before this Friday we [...]
Review: The Unusual Death of Julie Christie by Andrew Michael Hurley
November 3, 2008 – 1:31 pm
Review by Graham Foster
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Andrew Michael Hurley is a short story writer who has been on Transmission’s radar from the very early days of the magazine. And deservedly so. This, his second collection of short stories following 2006’s excellent Cages and Other Stories, is presented as a study of dislocation. Some of Hurley’s [...]
Chuck Palahniuk ♥s Transmission!
October 16, 2008 – 1:26 pm
Chuck Palahniuk has recently been on tour in the UK with his new novel, Snuff. We interviewed the author in 2007 (Issue #08), and were thoroughly impressed with what a gentleman he was. Imagine our delight, then, when we received this photograph in our inbox of Chuck himself signing a copy of Transmission #08!
Thanks to [...]
Party Poppers for Everyone: Transmission #12 is here!
October 13, 2008 – 9:08 am
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Transmission #12 is out today! So don’t delay, go to our online shop for your fix. There is also a limited special off in the Transmission Lucky Dip, the new issue and two back issues for a mere £10 (inc. P&P)!
Here’s more about Transmission #12:
We’re in the mood for celebration this [...]