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Al Blanchard Award 2027

New England Crime Bake

DeadlineApr 30, 2027Annual window Jan 1 – Apr 30 (per the award page)
Pay / prize
$100 + publication in Best New England Crime Stories + Crime Bake admission
Entry fee
Free
Length
Up to 5,000
Eligibility & notes
Unpublished crime story by a New England author, or set in New England. Mystery, thriller, suspense, caper or horror; no torture/killing of children or animals. Two entries max; email [email protected].
Last checked
2026-10-27

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