If you didn’t get a story in to the first anthology, Clockwork Phoenix is doing a second volume, and submissions are now open. Here are the guidelines:
http://www.clockworkphoenix.com/#guidelines
Here’s a rundown of what they’re looking for:
Editor Mike Allen says: “CLOCKWORK PHOENIX 2 is a home for stories that sidestep expectations in beautiful and unsettling ways, that surprise with their settings and startle with the ways they cross genre boundaries, that aren’t afraid to experiment with storytelling techniques. But experimentation is not a requirement: the stories in the anthology must be more than gimmicks, and should appeal to genuine emotions, suspense, fear, sorrow, delight, wonder. I will value a story that makes me laugh in its quirky way more than a story that tries to dazzle me with a hollow exercise in wordplay.
“The stories should contain elements of the fantastic, be it science fiction, fantasy, horror or some combination thereof. A straight psychological horror story is unlikely to make the cut unless it’s truly scary and truly bizarre. The same applies to a straight adventure fantasy or unremarkable space opera — bring something new and genuine to the equation, whether it’s a touch of literary erudition, playful whimsy, extravagant style, or mind-blowing philosophical speculation and insight. Though stories can be set in this world, settings at least a hair or more askew are preferred. I hope to see prose that is poetic but not opaque. I hope to see stories that will lead the reader into unfamiliar territory, there to find shock and delight.”
So polish up those drafts, or get those shiny new ideas down on paper, because you have until November 16th to submit. I’m going to try and send one or two pieces their way, so, best case scenario would be to see a few of you all in there as well. Good luck!
Next week I’ll be putting up reviews for two new releases, MultiReal and Sly Mongoose. I’ll preempt by saying that both are absolutely worth buying, but I’ll give a more detailed breakdown after the three-day weekend.
Enjoy the holiday, everyone.
I see that smile.
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