Page updated on March 15, 2009
Title Contest
It looks like "Vile Things" is the clear winner! (although Meat Wagon was a very close second) Thanks to all for participating in the poll and thanks to the person who submitted the title, who wishes to remain anonymous, but will nonetheless receive a beautiful copy of the anthology!
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Extreme Horror Anthology
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
3/15/09 - This anthology is filled. Thanks to everyone who submitted! We have replied to everyone, so if you havent heard from us, please feel free to inquire. (But check your spam inbox first!)
Comet Press is seeking short stories for an extreme horror anthology to be published in the summer of 2009 (trade paperback). We are looking for the most gruesome, disturbing, and scary tales imaginable. Dark humor is acceptable.
UPDATE: 1/26/09 - It is not a requirement, but we would like to see some stories set in various times of past history. Including a historical or notorious figure, or legendary beast connected with that period would be a bonus. Old West, WWII Nazi Germany, Ancient, Pre-Columbian, Biblical Era, Medieval, Pre-civilization, etc. More important, however, is that the story is extreme horror.
Reading period: From December 15, 2008–February 28, 2009 (or until filled).
Word length: 3,000–10,000 words.
Multiple submissions: Up to two stories per author can be submitted. Please send as separate emails.
Payment: 1/4 cent per word, $25 max. (negotiable for established authors). Payment will be made upon publication.
Reprints: We may consider reprints, please send previous publishing information with submission.
Return Time: Rejections will be sent as soon as possible. Stories that make the first cut will be kept until the end of the reading period. Authors will be notified right away if their story makes the first cut, then the final stories will be selected at the end of the reading period.
Artwork: We are accepting submissions for cover art for this book. Either email your artwork in .jpeg format (300 DPI) as an attachment, or provide a link to the art online. Put “ARTWORK SUBMISSION: HORROR ANTHOLOGY” in the subject of the email. Payment is $25.00. Email to the address at the bottom of this page.
Attach the entire manuscript as an rtf attachment. First page of manuscript should include your name, pen name if any, address and email address, and word count. Please include that first page info in the body of your email along with a brief blurb summing up the story and a brief bio. Manuscript should be in a standard format—double spaced, standard font and size. First line of paragraphs indented using word processor function (not tabs), no extra spaces between paragraphs, except for scene breaks. Italics should be italized, bold in bold. No headers or footers are necessary. Put “SUBMISSION: HORROR ANTHOLOGY” in the subject of the email.
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