HoP Idol II- Send us your Audition.... Tapes?

Greetings HoPateers!  As you'll no doubt recall, we're deep into week one of accepting audition articles for the 2nd Annual (maybe it is, who knows?) HoP Idol contest. 

We've seen a smattering of submissions so far and are excited about the candidates who are in the running to date.  BUUUUTTT..... we want more.  You've got another week to meet our submission deadline, so don't delay.  We know you're all holding off to the last possible second to send in your article, crafting it so that each of those 500 words or less is absolutely perfect, but don't miss the deadline.  Lauby and I might cry if you do.  Plus you'll be kicking yourself if you did.  You'll have a blast in the contest.

Don't believe me?  See what last year's winner, Von, had to say about the contest: "I had a blast and dethtron totally didn't make this quote up without my permission.  I heartily endorse this product or service."

Here's a recap of the rules.  The winner of this multi-week (length TBD) contest wins a permanent weekly on the HoP Blog.  Hurry while supplies last!

1. Write an article of up to 500 words that you think clearly represents your style and viewpoint.  There are no restrictions on topic, so feel free to send us a news report, battle report, tactics article, painting/modeling tutorial, or whatevs.  All we care about is that it is about tabletop gaming/ roleplaying and that it's short enough that we can quickly read them and potentially publish them quickly.
2. Do not publish the article created for step 1 on your own blog.  All content for the HoP Idol contest is to be considered exclusive to the HoP without written permission.  We will link every article back to your blog (if you have one) every time we publish and you're welcome to link to the articles on the HoP, so you will see a traffic increase just for participating.
3. Send your article to contest@houseofpaincakes.com .  Make sure that the subject line includes "HoP Idol entry."
4. The article may be attached as a word or text document in html format or embedded into the body of an e-mail.  You may include up to one picture in your article which must be either attached to your e-mail or otherwise embedded in your article.  
5. The deadline for submitting your article is Thursday June 7.  We will beginning announcing contestants shortly thereafter.
6. Questions can be sent to info@houseofpaincakes.com