Ransom, from Wicked East Press, is now open for submissions.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 30, 2010 Midnight (EST)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for suspenseful stories of intrigue, mystery, espionage and (of course) ransom. These stories can take place in any time period and don’t have to be on this planet. We are looking for creative insight, not traditional mystery and suspense- shake it up and make it new. We want stories that make us question everyone’s purpose, make us look at the darker side of the world, and wonder why. This is a collection of stories to be enjoyed by everyone, so please keep excessive cussing and sex out unless integral to your character.

WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR:

We are not interested in slash and hack or blood and gore for their own sake. Graphic rape, torture, child abuse, and animal torture have their place, but not here.

We prefer stories written in the third person— we will consider first person if you knock our socks off.

We are looking for short stories in the 3,500- 7,000 word range, but will consider stories from 1,500-10,000 words.

Payment is one contributor’s copy upon publication.

Submissions will be accepted until September 30, 2010 Midnight (EST).

Tentative Release Date: November 2010

Email submissions to: ransom@wickedeastpress.com.

Please put SUBMISSION, followed by the title of the story and word count, in the subject line of your email. Follow standard manuscript formatting and attach your submission in .rtf format. Submissions pasted in the body of the email will be rejected unread.

Questions about this anthology? Email editor: jaweiss@wickedeastpress.com.

Source: Wicked East Forums