Deadline: November 3rd, 2025
Payment: $10 and 5 contributors copies
Theme: A horror themed recipe book that pairs your short story with the perfect recipe

May 19, 2025-November 3, 2025

          Killer recipes to appease warm-blooded guests as well as those centuries past their prime

Campfire Publishing is excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for, “Let the Right One Simmer, Volume 1”, the first volume in our horror-themed cookbook collection!

Please read below to ensure that your story will be a good fit, and feel free to reach out to us–via the form located on our main page or by sending an email to [email protected]–if you have any questions.

What are we looking for?

From main course to after dinner drinks, we are on the lookout for a range of recipes served with a side of blood-curdling backstories ranging from 5,000-8,000 words.

Campfire Publishing is keeping its eye out for a wide range of chilling voices accompanied by food that’s to-die for, from seasoned (pun intended!) to novice-we LOVE publishing and supporting newer writers!

We want twists and turns, thrills and chills; make us want to sleep with the lights turned on at night; most important, make us hungry!

What are we NOT looking for?

Erotica.

A.I. Generated Material.

Important Information:

-You CAN submit multiple recipes. We will accept up to FIVE stories with recipes per author.

-We will not accept multiples of the same recipe. For example: We will NOT accept two recipes for “Brownies” but would accept a recipe for “Brownies” and a recipe for something such as “Hot Lava Brownie Cake”.

-We will accept a range of recipes from Appetizers, Main Course, Side Dishes, Desserts, Punches, Cocktails

-For further inspiration on the story/recipe-style we’d recommend searching up recipe blogs online. Always feel free to send an email if you’re interested in submitting but still struggling: [email protected]

General Submission Guidelines:

Genre: Horror-Cooking

Word Count: 5,000-8,000k—(If you need to go a bit over 8k, we understand.)

Submission File Format: Please Label Your Files “LROSV1” “last name” (example: “LROSV1_Smith”)

Formatting: 12-point font, Arial, Courier (New), Times New Roman

File Type: .doc .docx .pdf— **Unfortunately we cannot accept .txt files.

Compensation: Upon Acceptance $10/ story + 5 (minimum) Copies of Anthology + Additional Future Opportunities for Earnings

Rights: Campfire Publishing will retain the rights to all accepted works; however, the author can email a request to have the rights released for other works if applicable.

Submissions are open from May 19, 2025-November 3, 2025

Email your final copy to [email protected]

FAQ:

Should I edit my story before submitting?

Yes.

Campfire Publishing will offer edits (at no charge) upon acceptance; however, we look forward to reading a grammatically smooth version of your submission.

Please note that hiring an editor is recommended but does not guarantee acceptance.

How will I know if my story is accepted?

Our current plan is to keep submissions open until November 3, 2025. We appreciate your patience and will contact accepted submissions 2-4 weeks after submissions close. *Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to reach out to submissions we do not accept.

Can I submit multiple stories?

Yes! Please do.

Can I submit a story that is/has been published elsewhere?

Yes, IF you are able to provide proof that the publisher does not own the rights to the piece or has reverted rights to the piece back to you (the author).

Can I submit erotica?

Please don’t.

While Campfire Publishing does not accept erotica at this time, feel free to include elements of romance in your story.

Can my story include violence, profanity, references to drug use?

Yes. 

If I’ve been published in other Campfire Publishing collections or volumes within a collection, can I submit again?

Absolutely!

We will add additional FAQ based on feedback. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Via: Campfire Publishing.