Winterborn: Erotic Horror and Dark Fantasy

Thaneros seeks submissions to Winterborn, an anthology to be released in e-book format January 5, 2009.


Desired:

Original erotic horror and dark fantasy between 5,000 to 15,000 words. No reprints, no science fiction please. Query for longer, though chances are slim; no shorter works will be accepted. If you must use traditional monsters, use them in unconventional ways.

All sexual orientations will be considered, though incest, rape, pedophilia, skat, and snuff are out. Sex must occur during the story and must happen "on screen." Do not be afraid of curse words, but do not use them gratuitously. Choose the language and tone that flatters your story's setting, characters, and plot best.

Works that focus on the interplay between love and death or desire and pain are most likely to catch our eye, as will stories that take place during the darkest and coldest time of the year, from Halloween to Epiphany.


Payment: $15 US per 5K words, to a maximum of $45 US, plus a copy of the anthology.


Rights: First electronic rights, and the right to archive the story online for one year. All other rights remain with the author.


How to Submit:

One story at a time, please, sent via plain text e-mail to Ethan Thomas at thaneros@shaw.ca; attachments will be deleted unread.

Include the following in the subject line: [WINTERBORN SUBMISSION] Title / Author Name.

Reading commences September 1st. Expect a response by December 1st, 2008 at the very latest.


Deadline: October 31st, 2008. All anthology length submissions received after that time will be considered for future anthologies only.


Publication Date: January 5th, 2009.