Do you write short stories? We just green-lighted a new project over at Spencer Hill:
Call for Submissions for the anthology UnCONventional
We're looking for stories that take place at fantasy/sci-fi conventions or other gatherings in which the convention/conference itself is just the cover for something supernatural or fantastic. Imagine time travelers using a steampunk con to cover their attempt to open a portal to return to their own times, werewolves holding a beauty pageant at a dog show, or vampires holding a treaty summit at Dragon*Con.
Suggested Length: 3,000-7,000 words. Up to 10,000 words is possible, but it will be a HARD sell.
Due Date: July 1st, 2011
Editors: Kate Kaynak and Trisha Wooldridge
Submission Guidelines: Please email your submissions to us at: editor at SpencerHillPress dot com.
Put your story into the BODY of the email (no attachments, please!) and put "UnCONventional" in your subject line along with the title of your story. Legalese: We can only accept previously unpublished stories. Please do not used licensed characters or any trademarked or copyright-protected material without written permission in advance of submission (This is NOT the place for fanfic). Contributor compensation will include a $10 advance paid upon publication, a contributor copy of the paper version, a royalty percentage split between all contributors, and, of course, bragging rights. Stories should be appropriate for adult and teen readers (age 14 and up); please, no explicit sex or graphic violence!
2 comments:
Sounds like a great anthology! I think I have an idea brewing. :)
Emily, I think it's going to be a blast to read and to edit. I'm playing with the werewolves at Krupsminster, myself, but I have another one I might have to write instead.
If people want to be matched up with beta readers for this, please comment here. I'd be happy to connect people.
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