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The Birthday ChallengeJeffry Bradway’s “Siblings or Spouses?!” was the winning entry in last year’s Birthday Challenge. Warren Randall was the runner-up. Honorable mentions went to Don Izban and Karen Murdoch. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, the rules are simple. Each year we provide an essay topic in this special birthday edition of the Muse. The contest is only open to Muse subscribers. Of course, you may subscribe at the same time you enter. By entering the contest, you give the Muse permission to publish your work. No entries will be returned, and Muse editorial staff and their families are not eligible. The Birthday Challenge 2007 Assignment One hundred years ago (i.e., during the years of 1906 and 1907) no new cases of Sherlock Holmes were published. In 200 words or less, tell us what the good doctor was doing then that prevented his regaling the reading public with more tales of the Master. The winning entry and runners-up as appropriate will appear in the Muse and on the ASH-NYC website. In addition, the winner will receive a $30 gift certificate for the book store of his or her choice. Entries must be received by February 1, 2005, ensuring the winner a place in the March issue. Subscriptions are $10 for 4 issues. Send cheque (made out to “Evelyn A. Herzog”) to: Evelyn Herzog 301 Warren Ave, #203 Baltimore MD 21230 Contributions to the Annual Birthday Challenge may be sent to: Susan Z. Diamond Please note that by entering a Muse contest, you give The Serpentine Muse permission to publish your work. The Muse is copyrighted by the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes, and permission must be obtained for reproduction of an article in another publication. Contest entries will not be returned.
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