Deadline: April 1st 2014
Payment: royalty-only payment schedule plus a contributor paperback copy. The royalties are 50% of the sales per eBook and Print book divided between the authors. Each book will contain 13 stories.

Do you think you have a horror story for the anthology? You do not have to have lived in the state to create a well-spun tale set in the state being featured. The stories are not just taking a current story and peppering it with city names or landmarks either. The culture, landscape, and feel of the state should be a part of the entire story. We want a local to be able to identify with the story. The use of local folklore, geography, and history can bring a tale to life. The story can be from any time period. It is highly recommended avoiding clichés, as that will hinder the chances of being included. Look beyond the standard gangster stories for Chicago (not that this cannot make a great story) and dig a little deeper into something original. The anthologies will contain engaging horror stories, textured characters, and well developed plot. Easy enough?

We are looking for stories between 2,500 and 7,500 words. Any submission that falls outside this range will be returned (unread). Previously published stories will be accepted, but please include where it was published and publish date. Submission will only be accepted through email at [email protected] as a .doc file (Word) attachment. The subject of the email should contain “State of Horror: (with either Illinois or New Jersey). If the email subject does not contain this information, it will be deleted unread. At this time, we will only be accepting stories for these two collections. In the body of your submission email, please provide a brief cover letter with your information, word count, and if story is previously published, the publication information. NO multiple submissions accepted.

The State of Horror anthologies are a royalty-only payment schedule plus a contributor paperback copy. The royalties are 50% of the sales per eBook and Print book divided between the authors. Each book will contain 13 stories.