Young Adult & Adult Anthologies
The following are anthologies with upcoming deadlines:
All of our anthologies are charity anthologies, each benefitting a different charity. Most are 20% to charity, with authors splitting 60% of the profits. However, from time to time, we'll have emergency/disaster relief anthologies which are 100% to charity. We'll always be transparent about which ones those are.
Anthologies with an asterisk next to the title will also benefit a local hospital's pediatric department. This hospital and especially the pediatrics department are near and dear to my heart because they saved the life of my daughter who was diagnosed with cancer. I didn't include this in all anthologies because some of them are already donating to two anthologies. Each charity receives 10% of the book's profits, unless otherwise stated.
Greek Mythology
This anthology will be a bit unique. We are looking for Greek Mythology retellings, as well as stories and poems featuring brand new mythological characters created by the authors.
Word Count: 500 to 6k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: St. Jude Children's Hospital
After the Apocalypse
The world has come to an end… at least for most of civilization. Now the remaining citizens must learn how to cope -- and survive. Tell us your stories of loss and courage as your characters pick up the pieces when everything around them has fallen apart… literally.
Word Count: 10-12k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: Habitat for Humanity
Secrets & Lies
Secrets. They're everywhere. Families, friend groups, offices, small towns... you name it. Sometimes, secrets are harmless. But sometimes, they can destroy you or those around you. This anthology will feature stories about such secrets and how the twisted webs that were weaved become unraveled.
Word Count: 10-12k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charities: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
and
Women's & Children's Crisis Shelter
Title TBA
This anthology will feature a series of psychological thrillers. The anthology does not currently have a title, but those who are accepted into the anthology will be added to a group where we will discuss the possibilities. Stories will include a variety of psychological thrillers... hostages, serial killers, etc. The sky's the limit with this theme, so have fun with it and send us something amazing that will keep us on our toes (and the edge of our seats).
Word Count: 500 to 6k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: Bob Woodruff Foundation
Celtic Spirit
This anthology will feature Celtic-themed stories divided into two themes: Celtic Fire (stories of passion, war, struggle, etc.) and Celtic Rose (stories of love and romance).
Word Count: 500 to 6k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: American Heart Association
Love at First Bite
We are currently looking for vampire stories... everything from romance to horror and suspense. Is your MC the vampire or a hunter itching to put their wooden stake to good use? Is your vampire evil incarnate, or are they struggling with immortality? Do they fall head-over-heels for a new person every other decade, or are they still pining for the one who got away centuries ago?
Word Count: 500 to 6k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: American Foundation for the Blind
Ghastly
Haunted houses, graveyards, and school secrets...oh my! This thrilling anthology will feature stories about ghostly apparitions, the madmen you hear about over campfires, and other terrifying tales of terror. Are these tales merely urban legends, or could there be an element of truth to them? We may never know. Reader, beware.
Word Count: 500 to 6k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Obsession
Obsessions can take over you in ways that you never imagined. They can cause you to become so consumed that you can focus on nothing else but protecting the power and hold you have over the object of your affection... whether that's an object, a dream that you have, or someone for whom you have feelings. If left unchecked, some obsessions can lead you down a dark path that you never saw coming.
Word Count: 500 to 6k
Deadline: TBA
Publishing Date: TBA
Charity: Shatterproof, an organization dedicated to support and treatment for those suffering from addiction as well as their loved ones.
*Word count requests are our preferences. However, we will accept great stories outside of these word counts. Also, they do not pertain to poetry. Those have no word count or page limits, but epic poetry is certainly welcome for some of our anthologies (such as Renaissance, Celtic-themed anthologies, fantasy genres, etc.) The purpose of the word count guidelines is to limit the number of authors per anthology so that each author receives an appropriate percentage of the royalties.
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**Absolutely no - and we repeat, NONE whatsoever - erotica, graphic sexual assault, etc. Intimate scenes are okay for the YA & Adult section as long as they're done tastefully.