Monday, July 2, 2012

Anthologies seeking submissions - July 2012 edition

(Photo from here with more exquisite steampunk girls!)

I think I've already made up my mind what anthology I want to write a story for this month. I saw it on Tania Walsh's site and I couldn't resist it based on the title alone. "Real Girls Don't Rust." Isn't that an awesome title?! I don't have a story idea yet, but I'm playing around with a few ideas in my head.

"Real Girls Don't Rust." YA steampunk. Pugalicious Press. 5500 to 7500 words. Pay $25 at release and then 10% royalty. Deadline: September 1st.

DEEP CUTS - 1-time print/eAntho (TBA); h (fic). Pay: 5¢/word. Words: <5k (query if longer). RT: <90 after DL. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLINE FORM ONLY. E.S. Magill, Angel Leigh McCoy, & Chris Marrs, Editors. Deadline: August 31st. (Looking for strong female protagonists in the horror genre.)

RUSTBLIND AND SILVERBRIGHT: A Slipstream Railway Anthology - 1-time print (Eibonvale Press); h/sf/f/slipstrm/surreal (fic/nonfic/poem/art), railway theme. Pay: 1 copy/discounts. Words: <15k. RT: <3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. David Rix, Editor. Deadline: December 31st.

THE DARK SIDE OF THE WOMB: From Their Cradle to Your Grave - 1-time POD/eAntho (Cruentus Libri Press); h (fic). Pay: shared royalty. Words: 2½k-7½k. RT: receipt=<1 week; final=<1 week after DL. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Kevin G. Bufton, Editor. Deadline: August 31st.

AIRSHIPS & AUTOMATONS - 1-time print/eBook (White Cat Publications); steampunk (fic). Pay: 5¢/word +copy. Words: 4k-6k. RT: varies. Reprints: yes (1¢/word +copy). E-subs: ONLY. Charles P. Zaglanis, Editor. Deadline: when filled. (More steampunk!)

This Friday I have a special guest posting with some spectacular photos! Please join us on the sixth.

20 comments:

  1. A lovely collection of steampunkish goodness.

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  2. That title DOES sound Awesome!

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  3. I'm currently working on a story for the first one. The problem is it's starting to turn into a novel... eek! Must...keep it...short!!

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    1. That's my problem most of the time! Every story I write wants to be a novel. They're ambitious!

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  4. Thanks for the links. good luck with any you enter. ^_^

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  5. i do like that title--and i think it's true ;)

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  6. great stuff!

    here's another i found for you!

    www.lemontwistpress.com is doing a thrift store anthology, all stories based on an item bought second hand...

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  7. I love the steam punk pic! Good luck on your entries.

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  8. I wish you the greatest of luck Christine, if you hear of a fantasy contest I'd much appreciate if you mentioned it on your blog.

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  9. That photo and the anthology title are amazing! Sounds like stuff I'd definitely want to read/submit to.

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  10. Thanks for popping in, folks! I'm slowing melting because our AC unit broke. I don't know when we can get a new one. And we're in the middle of a horrible heat wave.

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  11. Thanks for posting all of these nifty anthology links! And man, am I sorry your AC is out! Gah, what a nightmare! :-(
    Some Dark Romantic

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  12. I can't wait to read your steampunk story!

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  13. I love that title, too! Good luck :)

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  14. Watched Jon Carter over the weekend. Loved the blend of steampunk with sci-fi. Got my brain churning ...

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  15. Hey, who took a photo of Becca when I wasn't looking? Thanks for the links! Roland

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    1. Hehehe! She does look like Becca. Though I think Becca's outfit would be a little sexier yet!

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  16. Much luck on whatever you decide to write! All of them sound excellent. :)

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  17. Ms. Christine - love your blog! xoxo

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