Anthologies Open Call
Anthology Submission Requirements
Stories must be original, unpublished works of fiction.
Submissions should be in English, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and saved as a .rtf file.
Dividers between sections need to be “***” centered.
Include in your submission: your name, contact information (i.e., email, address), the story title, word count, a short blurb (150 words or less) and a short bio (150 words or less) in your document.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us immediately if your story is accepted elsewhere.
Multiple submissions are not permitted; please submit only one story per author.
All anthologies are published with exclusive rights of the story for one year from the publication date. After the first year the publisher has non-exclusive rights to the story
Necromancer Hamster
Title: Necro Hamster
In the vein of War Hamster, we are thrilled to announce an open call for original speculative short stories of hamsters wielding reanimation magic or science. We want to see what the hamsters will do with this power!
Note: CONTENT MUST BE PG13 OR LESS (We have a more family friendly audience for this anthologies).
Submission Guidelines:
Stories must be original, unpublished works of fiction between 5,000 and 10,000 words.
We welcome a variety of genres—fantasy, science fiction, mystery, or blends—provided the story centers on the theme as defined above.
Submissions should be in English, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and saved as a .rtf file.
Dividers between sections need to be “***” centered.
Include in your document your name, contact information, story title, word count, a short blurb (150 words or less) and a short bio (150 words or less).
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us immediately if your story is accepted elsewhere.
Multiple submissions are not permitted; please submit only one story per author.
Deadline: Submissions must be received by close of business on 19 October 2026.
How to Submit:
Email to anthologies@jrhandleyinc.com with the subject line: Necro Hamster – [story name], [author name]. Example: Necro Hamster – story submission, Jill Author.
We aim to respond to all submissions within 12 weeks of the deadline.
Compensation:
Accepted stories will receive an author share as described in our contract.
Publication is planned for Jan 2027 in both print and digital formats.
We can’t wait to read your work
Fantasy
Call for Submissions: Fantasy Anthology, Spectres of the Past
We are thrilled to announce an open call for original short stories that are haunting, atmospheric, and speculative. We seek tales set at the crossroads of empires, steeped in ancient mysteries and enduring legends. Stories where ghosts from the past reach into the present, where the history of conquest, faith, and resilience forms the perfect backdrop for the supernatural. These are stories in which the past refuses to stay buried and protective spirits still watch over the living.
Submission Guidelines:
· Stories must be original, unpublished works of fiction between 5,000 and 10,000 words.
We welcome a variety of genres—fantasy, science fiction, mystery, or blends—provided the story centers on one or more of the details defined above.
Submissions should be in English, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and saved as a .rtf file.
Dividers between sections need to be “***” centered.
Include in your document your name, contact information, story title, word count, a short blurb (150 words or less) and a short bio (150 words or less).
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us immediately if your story is accepted elsewhere.
Multiple submissions are not permitted; please submit only one story per author.
Deadline: Submissions must be received by 11 p.m. Eastern Time on 9 December 2026.
How to Submit:
Email to anthologies@jrhandleyinc.com with the subject line with the subject line: Fantasy Anthology – [story name], [author name]. Example: Fantasy Anthology – story submission, Jill Author.
We aim to respond to all submissions within 12 weeks of the deadline.
Compensation:
Accepted stories will receive an author share as described in our contract.
Publication is planned for approximately 15 March 2027 in both print and digital formats.
We can’t wait to read your work!
Bayonet Books Editorial Team