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Deadline: October 1st 2012 Payment: 3 cents per word, 3 complementary contributor copies, and the option to purchase more at a 50% discount. A 1950’s Lovecraft/Cthulhu Mythos anthology has been green lit by Chaosium to correspond with their release of the ATOMIC AGE CTHULHU book for their RPG. This will have a very short and hard deadline of October 1st. We do this because the plan is to have this book come out around the same time as the AAC RPG book. This will make for good cross promotion and hopefully make both books sell better. This means that you will have to do a story for us fast, which means perhaps bumping it up past some of your other writing duties. So if you’re down for that, and we hope you are, welcome to our nuclear family of crazed cultists. So why bring Lovecraftian horror to the 1950’s? Because few other points in history seem so tailor-made for the paranoia and fear that is so important to the Cthulhu Mythos. While many places in the world were still recovering and rebuilding from the Second World War, this was a good time for America in many ways. The economy and industry was roaring, the nation was filled with pride over a hard won victory, the middle class exploded and it seemed like everyone could own their own home, car, or perhaps even one of those new amazing televisions. Very few other decades are remembered more fondly, and viewed through thicker rose-colored glasses, than the 1950’s is for Americans. It was a time of innocence where the music, movies, cars, and everything was just so much better than anything before or since. And yet, all that was largely a façade. Just below the shiny surface of “everything is great” was the...

Deadline: October 1st, 2012 Payment: Anthology Royalties Iron Cauldron Books is now seeking short horror stories for a forthcoming anthology titled Le Carnaval Grotesque. Selected manuscripts will be combined as a single volume to be published as both a trade paperback and an e-book for January, 2013 release. Included authors earn standard anthology royalties. There is NO entry fee. Submissions must: - Measure between 2,000 and 4,000 words in length. - Be all new material (previously published short stories will not be considered.) - Fall into the horror genre (anything from Gothic to slasher.) - Include a setting that is obviously a circus, carnival, or traveling sideshow. To enter your story, please visit our submissions management page powered by Submishmash.

Deadline: October 1st 2012 Payment: 10% of (net) royalties for both eBook and print. No Advance. 1 print copy. Subject: Dragons! Our goal is to create an anthology of dragons throughout all genres. Dragons are to be the center of your story. We currently already have the following genres taken: romance, humor, steampunk, japanese historical. Any other genres are welcome (no erotica please). Addition: In answer to some questions we’ve received, any kind of dragon is permissible, from beasts to shape shifters to sentient etc. Length of story: 5 to 10 thousand words (if you go a bit over no worries). Contract: 4 years for ebook and print. Pay: 10% of (net) royalties for both eBook and print. No Advance. 1 print copy. ***Your story must be previously unpublished. For this anthology we will not publish work previously published in print or online, or work that is scheduled to be published.*** Simultaneous submissions are fine. If the work is accepted elsewhere, just drop us a note. We will be getting back to you fairly quickly on if your story has been selected or not. No multiple submissions. We usually reply fairly quickly, so wait until you’ve heard back from the first batch before sending another. Unpublished authors are welcome to submit! Deadline: October 1st 2012 or until spots are filled. There are currently 4 spots left open in the anthology. Submitting your story: - Your email subject line should read Dragonthology Submission- Your Name -In body of email include title, genre and word count. - Attach your story to the email. Please have the format .doc If you haven’t received a confirmation after a week, email us again to make sure we got it. Send to: admin@untoldpress (dot) com

Deadline: October 15th 2012 Payment: 2 copies of anthology and Aus 2 cents/word (GST inc., maximum payment $150) on publication Scheherazade’s One Thousand and One Nights stories have captured imaginations for a millennia. Fairy tales and fables abound, telling of the fantastic and mysterious, the comic and dramatic. This anthology, with the working title Dreaming of Djinn, will look at romantic Orientalism through a speculative fiction lens. You might find lost cities, magical lamps, mummies, thieves, intrepid explorers, slaves, robotic horsemen, noble queens, sorcerers, outcast princes, harems, dancers, djinn, assassins and even smart-talking camels and cats, set in exotic Persia, Egypt, Arabia, the Ottoman Empire, or a modern incarnation of these. The anthology will be edited by Liz Grzyb (Scary Kisses, More Scary Kisses, The Year’s Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2010) and published by Ticonderoga Publications in 2013. Submission guidelines Send me your best Arabian Nights-inspired speculative fiction story. Story length 2,000 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] in .doc or .rtf format. Manuscript format: double spaced, large margins, Times New Roman font, Australian English spelling. Submissions period open: 1st March -15th October 2012. Payment: 2 copies of anthology and Aus 2 cents/word (GST inc., maximum payment $150) on publication.

Deadline: October 15th, 2012 Payment: Contributor contribution will be an advance of $10, a contributor copy of the print edition, and a equal share of the contributors' portion of the royalties. In our busy world of meetings and microwaves, car radios and cellphones, people always wish they could get an extra hour in the day. But what if they could? Doorways to Extra Time is an anthology that explores ways to get extra time (be it an hour, a day, or a decade) and the impact it would have (whether upon a single life, a family or an entire world). We’re looking for stories with a touch of the fantastic--whether mystical, magical, mechanical, or just plain mysterious--but they can be set in any time or any genre: contemporary or historical, science fiction or fantasy, horror or magic realism. We could even find a place for a nonfiction essay if it was truly exceptional. In short, show us something showstopping, and we’ll make time for you. Suggested Length: full stories (from 3,000 to 7,000 words) and flash fiction (preferred under 1,000 words). We will accept good stories up to 10,000 words but longer lengths are a harder sell. Due Date: October 15th, 2012 Editors: Anthony Francis and Trisha J. Wooldridge Submission Guidelines: Please email your submissions to [email protected]. Put your story in the BODY of the email (no attachments) and put “DOORWAYS TO EXTRA TIME” in the subject line along with the title. And now the boring bits: We can only accept previously unpublished stories. Please don’t use characters or material to which you do not own the copyright so Disney doesn’t come sue us—this is not a fan-fiction anthology. Contributor contribution will be an advance of $10, a contributor copy of the print edition, and a equal share of the...

Deadline: October 26th 2012 Payment: Exposure Only Flash & Shorts (1000 up to 2000 words). Deadline October 26th. Just in time for Hallo-scream! Stories of zombies in alternate history settings. Such as George Washington crosses the Delaware with a boatload of undead. Have fun with it. Wrack your brains, but beware of zombies! Will also take poetry for this one, if you can write an alternate history zombie poem. Humor is also good, especially in the zombie genre. Put “ALTERNATE ZOMBIE HISTORY: SUBMISSION” in the submission email subject line. Also looking for articles on zombies in history, zombies in modern culture, etc. Will accept MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS for this issue.

Deadline: October 30th 3012 Payment: $1.00 for every 1,000 words Hidden In The Basement SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 30, 2012 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: General horror. Here is a place for all your short stories that are wonderful but haven’t found a home in a specialized anthology. This is a collection of stories to be enjoyed by everyone, please keep excessive cussing and sex out unless integral to your character. Email submissions to: [email protected] Word count is 3,000-6,000 Only accepting UNPUBLISHED work Payment will be $1.00 for every 1,000 words. How To Submit: Please put the title of the story, and word count, in the subject line of your email. send to: [email protected] Submissions should: Already be self edited In .rtf format. No spaces between paragraphs Single space after sentences “Double quotations” for conversation No hard returns No headers/footers or page numbers Use italics NOT underline No hidden formatting Font in Georgia or New Times Roman Submissions pasted in the body of email will be rejected, unread. Questions about this anthology? Email : [email protected]

Deadline: October 31st 2012 Payment: Two complimentary copies of the anthology A forthcoming anthology from Dog Horn Publishing Edited by Alex Davis Horror is a genre overrun by its monsters – whether it be bloodsucking fiends, shuffling undead hungry for brains, feral werewolves rampaging under a full moon, or the squamous terror that Lovecraft called Cthulhu. No Monsters Allowed is an anthology which will feature none of these things. In this collection, I'm looking for stories focusing on the horrors that humanity can inflict upon itself. I don't want a ghost, ghoul, gremlin or goblin in sight – this is a completely monster-free zone! I'm looking for stories of 'human horror', stories that zoom in on the darkness that can surround us every day, filling our newspapers, televisions and radios. Themes might include, but are not limited to: the horrors and spoils of war; human trafficking and kidnap; sweatshops, factories and corporate colonialism; political torture and incarceration; espionage and conspiracy; domestic violence; plastic surgery, S&M and self-harm; murder and cannibalism; religious fanaticism, cults and terrorism; exploitation, neglect and abuse; health and science; etc. It's the horror in our own minds and in our own lives – whether endured or inflicted – that this anthology will explore. FURTHER DETAILS: 1)Stories must be at least 1000 words, maximum 5000 words (query for longer). 2)Stories must be submitted as a .doc file to [email protected] 3)Stories must be laid out in Standard Manuscript Format – please follow the guide at http://www.shunn.net/format/story.html 4)Violence, swearing and sexual content are acceptable, PROVIDED THEY FIT WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE STORY. Anything gratuitous, or featured simply for shock value, will be deemed unsuitable for publication. 5)When we say No Monsters Allowed, we mean it! Any story featuring vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, demons, trolls, orcs, etc., will be deemed...

Deadline: October 31st 2012 Payment: 2 cents per word Horror World Anthology of Short Fiction – Volume 1 edited by Christopher Jones and Nanci Kalanta Horror World is excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the Horror World Anthology of Short Fiction – Volume 1 to be published in e-book format at the end of 2012. Trade PB to follow in 2013 (provided the world doesn't end). The following are the guidelines for submission. *Manuscripts should be 500 to 5000 words in length. Exceptions will be made either over or under the word limit based on quality. Poetry will be considered. *Manuscripts should be single spaced with breaks instead of indentations to denote new paragraphs. Please use size 12 Times New Roman font. Manuscripts should be submitted in DOC or DOCX formats. *We accept electronic submissions only through the following email address: [email protected]. Please allow up to 3 months for a response. *No multiple submissions. Please wait until you receive an acceptance or rejection before sending another story. *We accept simultaneous submissions, but please let us know if your submission is accepted elsewhere. *Payment: Horror World pays 2 cents per word for First Worldwide Electronic and Print Rights. Payment is made upon publication. *We will be accepting submissions until October 31, 2012 *Any type of horror-related story is acceptable but we are looking for stories that are scary and original or stories that bring a fresh perspective to a familiar trope.

Deadline: October 31st 2012 Payment: The first prize includes one round of professional editing of a novella or novel-length work. Bloody Parchment will publish an anthology of the top 13 finalists, to be released in anticipation of the 2013 SA HORRORFEST. Speaking of entries, I'm happy to announce that submissions for this year's competition are once again open. Details below. Feel free to mail me at [email protected] if you have any queries. Other than that, please follow the below submission guidelines. Closing date for this year's entries is October 31, 2012. The first prize includes one round of professional editing of a novella or novel-length work. Bloody Parchment will publish an anthology of the top 13 finalists, to be released in anticipation of the 2013 SA HORRORFEST. Submission guidelines: Email your entries to [email protected] as attached .rtf or .doc files and place : “Submission: Bloody Parchment 2012 – ” in the subject line. Standard manuscript format applies (Times New Roman, 12pt font; indented paragraphs; double spacing). Please include your contact details (full name, pen name, email address and telephone number if South African resident). This competition is open to South African and international entrants. Please be a darling and read our rules and regulations for the finer details. The competition is open until October 31, 2012. Winners will be notified by e-mail, and announced on the HORRORFEST websites: http://www.horrorfest.info/ http://www.shadowrealminc.com/ Submission guidelines: Impress us. We do not claim to know what makes the perfect story, but as we are the judges and we get to choose the winner, it's only fair that we give some idea what we are looking for. In short, we are going to give the prize to the story that impresses us most and irritates us least. We don't think we're particularly irritable but with a...

Deadline: October 31st 2012 Payment: 7.5% royalties after costs per story published in this anthology Fringeworks is a small independent publisher that hopes to find clever ways of punching above its own weight. We love to find new talent and to give writers the chance to get recognition for their work in the public domain. We are currently seeking electronic submissions for an anthology entitled ‘Ain’t no Sanity Clause’ to be released as an e-book 10th December 2012. Submission deadline for this anthology is midnight on 31st October 2012. As the title suggests, we are looking for stories between 2,000 to 5,000 words, which combine psychopaths and other lunatics with Christmas. Your psychopath/lunatic can be human or supernatural, and based on legend or fact in any period of history. Any genre is considered, though we suspect this anthology will appeal to writers of horror, comedy, SF and fantasy. We are looking for new and original twists on this theme with surprising elements. Be fun, be serious, but most of all be unique. Submissions should be sent to [email protected] as word documents or rtf files Your email subject header should read ‘SURNAME/SANITY CLAUSE/WORD COUNT (include word count) All submissions should; Be 2,000 to 5,000 words (max) Be typed in Courier or Times New Roman 12 Be typed in line with Standard Manuscript Format. Details can be found at http://www.shunn.net/format/story.html Include your full details (name/address/telephone number/email address) Multiple submissions up to a maximum of two stories per author can be submitted. Please note that only electronic submissions will be considered. We will write to you within approximately four weeks of the submission deadline to let you know if you have been successful. We will be paying 7.5% royalties after costs per story published in this anthology.

Deadline: Submissions open until November 1st, 2012 Payment: £10 per story + contributor paperback copy + profile on Anachron Press site. We are now accepting submissions for a new horror/weird anthology ‘Urban Occult’. This will explore the seedier side of towns and cities. The dark places that aren’t known to just everyone. Places that exist inside abandoned buildings, underground clubs, or perhaps Aunt Mavis’ 23rd floor apartment. We are looking for stories that deal with the human side to occult practices. What happens when it goes wrong? What happens when it goes right? What eldritch beings are called up, and for what nefarious purpose? What takes a seemingly ordinary, well-adjusted character into the realms of the occult? Stories that grab us could show us a different side to the occult, how it affects society or families, or how others perceive those involved. We aren’t necessarily looking for gore-based horror, but a deeper, more psychological, unsettling ‘weird’. Inevitably when we describe these things you can look at H.P Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith or Brian Lumley for inspiration. But also look at writers like Dennis Wheatley, or even famed occultists such as Aleister Crowley and Anton Szandor LeVay. You could explore the dark rumours surrounding Rasputin and Dr John Dee. There’s a lot of unanswered and unasked questions surrounding these kinds of people that would be ripe to explore. For film inspiration you’ve got such movies as: The Ninth Gate, The Exorcist, Angel Heart, The Serpent and The Rainbow etc. The only main stipulation is that the story must be set in the modern era and an urban setting. Perhaps use your local town as inspiration. What is weird, or unexplained in your local area? Do you have odd buildings that have a bizarre history, or a notorious family/business/individual? Hook your weird...

Deadline: November 1st 2012 Payment: $15.00, plus a contributor’s copy I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be the editor of the anthology, ZIPPERED FLESH 2: More Tales of Body Enhancements Gone Bad, now open for submissions until Nov.1, 2012 (or until full). Publication is tentatively scheduled for early 2013. The book will be published by Smart Rhino Publications. Distribution will be through Amazon, the Smart Rhino Web site (smartrhino.com), and other outlets. The book will also be available for Kindle. Copies will be made available to reviewers as well. What I’m Looking For: ZIPPERED FLESH 2: More Tales of Body Enhancements Gone Bad seeks dark or supernatural stories in which body enhancements play pivotal roles in the plots. Don’t just toss a body enhancement into the story; the enhancement must be a critical element in the plot. Stories do not necessarily have to be straight horror (chilling stories are preferred, however), but they must have a supernatural or speculative element that fits the theme of the anthology. My definition of “body enhancement” is broad—not just the body art and body piercings that immediately come to mind. Anything that enhances the body is fair game: artificial limbs, bionic eyes, cochlear implants, pacemakers, dentures, breast implants, you name it. Even futuristic body enhancements can provide a story line. Please read the first ZIPPERED FLESH anthology to see which body enhancements have already been covered. I'm not likely to accept another story about tattoos, hair transplants, hearing aids, or any of the other topics tackled in the first book. Stretch your imaginations, folks. Surprise me! The more unusual and creepy, the better. What I’m NOT Looking For: While this is an R-rated anthology, please no stories involving graphic rape, child molestation, or animal torture. No gratuitous sex—if you include sexual content, make sure...