Author Call - Soviet Collectors Unite!

[desantnik]

Sometime in 2012 I issued a challenge for authors/writers for articles on Soviet awards. I wanted to reference the old posting here, but for inexplicable reasons the thread has disappeared.

So, I'm reissuing my year offer for $100 in credit to the first three paying forum members who publish a printed article promoting information on Soviet medals, badges, or insignia. Several of you bounced around ideas and asked advice, but I'm not aware of any takers. I'll consider on-line articles and other projects on a one-on-one basis with interested parties contacting me in advance and getting approval. If I have the time, I'll even offer up advice and or other assistance, but the idea is YOU do the lion share of the work.

For example, forum member medals73 published an informative article "Not the 'Hunt for Red October': Captain-Lieutenant Vladimir Vasil'evich Vas'kovskii" in the NOV-DEC 12 article of the Journal of the Orders and Medals Society of America. He may claim his prize if he abides by the special preconditions in his particular case. Ctahhr may also be a taker on the old offer.

Thus, collectors of the world unite and let's promote the hobby in print!

[desantnik]

I should add this offer stand for 2013. If we have success or not, I may continue in 2014 if we're not annihilated by a belated Mayan apocalypse due to cosmic day-light savings or leap year.

[PaulR]

While I am not a paying member, I am up for the challange. I am taking a Russian History course(1825 to present) as part of my degree program. Would it be considered cheating if I killed two birds with one stone and wrote one of my essays on an order and the person it is named after(for example- Alexander Nevsky). Of course, I am aware that I will not be eligible for the reward offered, but I love to write and the thought of contributing to the hobby.

[desantnik]

Originally Posted by PaulR

While I am not a paying member, I am still up for the challange. I am taking a Russian History course(1825 to present) as part of my degree program. Would it be considered cheating if I killed two birds with one stone and wrote one of my essays on an order and the person it is based upon(for example- Alexander Nevsky).

No, it wouldn't be cheating, but I too am trying to kill two birds by promoting Soviet collecting and website membership. We seem to be getting used to everything being free, however Art doesn't have that luxury by providing us a service. I would also argue that good things are worth paying for. Membership isn't too odious at $20 either - several of you pay that in postage alone to receive items...

[Auke]

It's almost a year ago that I submitted my article to JOMSA, so either the editor wants to spread out articles on non-American awards, or his article pool is just too large (or I'm a horrible writer )

[CtahhR]

They have American awards too now?

If there was enough interest I'd be happy to participate in the creation of a Soviet (et al.) periodical. By the collectors, for the collectors.

[USSR]

Originally Posted by desantnik

No, it wouldn't be cheating, but I too am trying to kill two birds by promoting Soviet collecting and website membership. We seem to be getting used to everything being free, however Art doesn't have that luxury by providing us a service. I would also argue that good things are worth paying for. Membership isn't too odious at $20 either - several of you pay that in postage alone to receive items...

I didn't even know there was a way of being a paying member... Anyway, I just subscribed!

[CtahhR]

Labour awards from where?

[PaulR]

Originally Posted by USSR

I didn't even know there was a way of being a paying member... Anyway, I just subscribed!

I did as well. This is a great site.

[CtahhR]

The article I had published was not on Soviet awards but another regime covered somewhere in this forum.

I'm not going to "pimp" it but it is something you may come across. Mainly about agricultural awards.

If someone wishes me to write about a topic particular for their publication or would like photographs of any of my items to enhance their own work, all they need do is ask.