Fire & Ice: Short Gasps of Romantic Suspense
Edited by Jessy Marie Roberts
Email submissions to: fireice@pillhillpress.com
Please put SUBMISSION, followed by the title of the story, in the subject line of your email. Thanks!
This anthology will feature SUSPENSEFUL short stories with a STRONG ROMANTIC THEME. We want interesting submissions where the protagonist(s) FALL IN LOVE through the course of the story, all the while facing incredibly SCARY situations. Love scenes are acceptable, as long as written tastefully and are integral to plot development (think romance novel)
Most genres are acceptable as long as they contain strong elements of both suspense and romance. They can take place anywhere (Earth, outer space, other planets, etc.), at any time (past, present, future, alternate. Stories should be written in the third person.
We prefer short stories in the 4,000-6,000 word range, but will consider stories from 1,500-15,000 words.
Payment is 1 cent per word (up to 6,000 words or a $60.00 cap), plus 1 contributor's copy upon publication.
Submissions will be accepted until 31 December 2010.
Tentative Release Date: January 2011
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