“BIH is looking for quality horror fiction—sub-genre, movement, or subject matter doesn’t concern us an iota. We want compelling, chilling stories that exude a strong voice and solid writing. If your story seizes the editor’s attention from the first page, and never lets go, then you’re likely to get a sale. Vampires, zombies, werewolves, and other creatures of the night are an integral part of the genre, and they will certainly make appearances in our pages. I must caution, however, that if you do send a story featuring one of these oft-used icons, it should present a unique twist on it the old idea. Gore and sex are not a problem; in fact, we have artists that are just itching to get nasty with the inks. With that said, we prefer our extreme horror well written and purposeful. Intense, brutally described scenes of depravity are always so much better when presented with eloquent prose. Stories that manage to unnerve and frighten the editor will be snatched up immediately.”

Reading period now open Dec 2009-March 26 2010. For More information go to the Black Ink Horror homepage.