April 13th, 2010 
The Market
- Antho: SICK THINGS
- Publisher: Comet Press
- Editor(s): Cheryl Mullenax
- Pay rate: 1/2¢ /word
- Response Time: 3-4 weeks
- Deadline: May 1, 2010 or until filled
- Description: Extreme creature themed horror anthology (more in guidelines)
- Submission Guidelines: http://cometpress.us
NOTE: Horror author D.L. Snell conducted the following interview to give writers a better idea of what the editors of this specific market are seeking; however, most editors are open to ideas outside of the preferences discussed here, as long as they fit the basic submission guidelines.
The Scoop
1) What authors do you enjoy, and why does their writing captivate you?
I enjoy many different authors. Some that come to mind are Jack Ketchum, Edward Lee, Michael Slade, Stephen King, Jeffrey Sackett, Bentley Little, and Brian Keene. I think what is common among them and what is captivating is that they can tell a great story with a simple and straightforward writing style (and their ability to scare the hell out of me).
2) What are your favorite genres? Which of these genres would you like to see incorporated into submissions to this market?
All things horror, apocalyptic, monsters, zombies, conspiracy, occult horror and especially the crime thriller/horror combo. We did the cross-genred hardboiled crime/horror anthology The Death Panel last year, and it was amazing how well and creatively horror writers blurred the lines between those genres. For this anthology, I’m open to any kind of creature or beast horror story, and I would love to see more mythical, legendary, or local beasts, such as Berserkers, Peter Stubbe, Beast of Gevaudan, Popo Bawa, etc.
3) What settings most intrigue you? Ordinary or exotic locales? Real or fantasy? Past, present, or future?
Ordinary locales in real (earth) settings, either present or past, and the apocalyptic future.
Read the complete interview at D.L. Snell’s Market Scoops!
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