Taking Submissions: Fading Light: An Anthology of the Monstrous
Deadline: May 15th, 2012 Payment: (40% electronic, 25% print) Fading Light: An Anthology of the Monstrous Edited by Tim Marquitz ~ Is there a monster in you? Now’s the time to let it out. ~ The light has failed: the era of man is at its end. Born of darkness and forced from the world, the creatures of myth, legend, and nightmare have long called the shadows home. Now, with the cruel touch of the sun a fading memory, they’ve returned to claim their rightful place amidst humanity; as its masters. ~ Mankind has long feared the dark; and for good reason. For all our science, for all our faith, we know so little of the world, so little of what lurks just beyond the flickering reach of the light. What might we encounter should the sun fail to rise; what terrors might crawl from the bowels of the earth or oceans? Are there creatures or beings out there, patiently waiting for their moment to strike, or are they already among us, devouring us from within? I’m looking for quality stories that answer these questions; stories that explore the darkest corners of our existence, from the undiscovered wilds to the depths of the ocean, the supernatural realm to the mundane, and beyond. Submissions should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Submissions open on January 15, 2012, and close at midnight, May 15, 2012. The anthology will be tentatively published on September 1, 2012, through Damnation Books. Submissions and queries can be sent to [email protected]. Payment is in the form of shared royalties (40% electronic, 25% print), all contracts through Damnation Books. All stories must be typed in standard manuscript format, double-spaced, in a legible font (Size 12: Courier, Arial, Times New Roman), and must be either .doc or .docx file...
Taking Submissions: Bloodstones
Deadline: May 15th 2012 Payment: 2 copies of anthology and Aus 2 cents/word (GST inc., maximum payment $150) on publication. edited by Amanda Pillar This is the first in a series of anthologies from Ticonderoga Publications that will focus on non-traditional horror. I want stories that are horrific, but that also fit within other genres—let’s look beyond the borders. This year’s anthology will focus on non-traditional urban fantasy. This means that I don’t want stories that feature vampires, witches or werewolves; if you send one, it probably won’t make it through to the final cut. Give me tales of Sirens, Harpies, Bunyips, goblins, djinns, Mesopotamian demons, deposed gods…characters that spill from mythology and into modern suburbia. Any stories involving cultural borrowing from indigenous cultures should be respectful of the beliefs of the traditional owners. Romantic elements are acceptable, as long as the story is dark and has horrific themes/elements. The story must be set on contemporary Earth, but it can take place in a fictional city. The anthology will be published by Ticonderoga Publications in late 2012. Submission guidelines Send me your best dark urban fantasy story. Story length 1,000 to 7,500 words. (Longer stories may be accepted, although payment is capped at 7,500). Original stories only: no reprints, multiple, or simultaneous submissions. Stories may be submitted via email at [email protected] Manuscript format: double spaced, large margins, Times New Roman font, Australian English spelling. The editor reserve the right to use their discretion in selecting stories. Submission period: 1 February to 15 May, 2012 Payment: 2 copies of anthology and Aus 2 cents/word (GST inc., maximum payment $150) on publication.
