Sometimes you just need a good chuckle and this video for a new children's book hit the spot. (At least for me)
http://www.thejohnfox.com/bookfox/2012/04/the-darth-vader-and-son-childrens-book-video.html
Monday, April 9, 2012
Slit Your Wrists
"Slit Your Wrists" is a new noir zine that's hit the ether. The editor and publisher is writer, Laurance Kitts. He's looking for noir, transgressive, thriller, horror, bizarre, literary, and dark comedy stories up to 7000 words. This is a non-paying market.
UPDATE: August 30, 2013 Slit Your Wrists ezine changed their name to Disenthralled Souls. Their guidelines are here.
UPDATE: August 30, 2013 Slit Your Wrists ezine changed their name to Disenthralled Souls. Their guidelines are here.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Grift
Grift has opened submissions for their second print issue. And as always they're open for flash for the online zine. You can check it out here http://tirbd.com/grift/?p=615
Market News
John Hartness is looking for submissions for an anthology titled "The Big Bad". Up to 6000 words of your best bad guy story in various genres. Payment is $50 and the deadline is July 31. You can find the details here http://johnhartness.com/big-bad-anthology/
Short Fire Press is an epublisher of short stories. They've been in business for a year. Their story preference looks like it leans toward the literary. Stories from 2500 to 15,000 words. Duotrope says that they pay royalties but I couldn't find anything about payment on the site, so you'll need to check that out. You can find them here http://www.shortfirepress.com
And finally, a bit of sad news. After three years 10Flash is closing its doors. Their last issue has been published so drop on by and have a read http://www.10flashmagazine.com Sad to see this one go as it's one of the few paying flash markets out there and they've published some great short stories.
Short Fire Press is an epublisher of short stories. They've been in business for a year. Their story preference looks like it leans toward the literary. Stories from 2500 to 15,000 words. Duotrope says that they pay royalties but I couldn't find anything about payment on the site, so you'll need to check that out. You can find them here http://www.shortfirepress.com
And finally, a bit of sad news. After three years 10Flash is closing its doors. Their last issue has been published so drop on by and have a read http://www.10flashmagazine.com Sad to see this one go as it's one of the few paying flash markets out there and they've published some great short stories.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Anthology Calls
The Alchemy Press is a British publisher looking for sci-fi/fantasy stories for two anthologies. Payment for both is 10pounds plus royalties. "Pulp Heroes" has a May 30th deadline and "Ancient Wonders" has a June 30 deadline. You can find all the details at http://alchemypress.blogspot.com
Less Than Three Press has what they call serial anthologies, so they're looking for stories well over 10,000 words. Payment for most are royalties but "Rocking Hard" pays a $200 advance plus a percentage. "The Bestiary" has a June 30 deadline. "Kiss Me at Midnight" has an August 30 deadline and "Rocking Hard" has a September 30 deadline. You can find all the details here http://www.lessthanthreepress.com/anthology-submissions
Less Than Three Press has what they call serial anthologies, so they're looking for stories well over 10,000 words. Payment for most are royalties but "Rocking Hard" pays a $200 advance plus a percentage. "The Bestiary" has a June 30 deadline. "Kiss Me at Midnight" has an August 30 deadline and "Rocking Hard" has a September 30 deadline. You can find all the details here http://www.lessthanthreepress.com/anthology-submissions
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The Thriller Award Nominees
Another list of award nominees, this one from the ITW for the 2012 Thriller Awards. Congrats to all the nominees and a special Snoopy dance for the short stories and their authors listed below. You can read the entire list here http://mysteryreadersinc.blogspot.com/2012/04/2012-thriller-awards-nominations.html
James Scott Bell - “One More Lie” (Compendium Press)
Michael Lewin - “Anything to Win” (Strand Magazine)
Twist Phelan - “Happine$$” (MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA PRESENTS THE RICH AND THE DEAD, Grand Central Publishing)
Tim L. Williams - “Half-Lives” (Dell Magazine)
Dave Zeltserman - “A Hostage Situation” (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)
James Scott Bell - “One More Lie” (Compendium Press)
Michael Lewin - “Anything to Win” (Strand Magazine)
Twist Phelan - “Happine$$” (MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA PRESENTS THE RICH AND THE DEAD, Grand Central Publishing)
Tim L. Williams - “Half-Lives” (Dell Magazine)
Dave Zeltserman - “A Hostage Situation” (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)
Crimefactory
Crimefactory has opened for subs once again. Check out their guidelines here http://www.thecrimefactory.com
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