Hi there, everyone!

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is EJ Spurrell, and I've been writing the first in a series of novels for about two months now. By the end of next month, the first draft will be completed. By August, the final revision will be finished.

I'm sending out the call to any and all artists. I need sketches of my main characters. I need drawings of the cities, the landscapes, the various races of Eiden Myr.

And there's more. I also need a book cover.

So here's the deal. Between now and August 1, 2008, I'll be accepting submissions for character designs, book covers and any piece of artwork directly inspired by Engines of Creation. So I've decided to open a contest.

There are two categories.

Book Cover

Should be high resolution, with a detailed fore and background, featuring at least three or more main characters. Artwork should be entirely your own and original.

1st - $75 + 6 month subscription
2nd - $25 + 3 month subscription
3rd - 3 month subscription

Other

I will accept any other piece of artwork inspired by EoC. Character and location descriptions will be provided upon request. Just send me a note.

1st - $25 + 3 month subscription
2nd - $10 + 3 month subscription
3rd - $10 OR 3 month subscription

Note: All cash rewards will be paid out in either Deviantdollars or through a paypal account. E-mail money transfers also available. Contest winners will be announced by August 1, prizes paid out no later than September 1.

Also, please note than any submitted artwork is considered the property of the artist. If I choose to use your artwork in the finished product, or on any website or print advertisements, I will purchase the right to use said artwork from you, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BOOK COVER SUBMISSIONS. Please be aware that I intend on using the winning book cover submission as the actual book cover for the novel, and the grand prize will be considered as payment for the right to do so.

Keep in mind I'm trying to self-publish a book on a budget.

That being said, have at 'er, folks!