Deadline: 1 September 2011
Humans are naturally curious creatures. We are drawn to the unusual and the strange. There is an inherent thrill in being led down an unfamiliar street by a stranger—as a reader is led into a fascinating tale. Reading slightly unbelievable stories is an enjoyable pastime. Perhaps you've found yourself reaching for a tabloid at the supermarket checkout, searching for just such an experience?
Stories in Stretched will feature s3x that is a little over-the-top, but not entirely implausible. The s3x, or the circumstances surrounding it, will be fantastic enough to raise an eyebrow, and the truth may be Stretched. Your story should be crafted to arouse, yet contain layers beyond the s3x scenes. Language should be 3xplicit and the h3at level the same as that found in other contemporary er0tic anthologies. Stories that appeal to men and women in their 20s and 30s are preferred.
A variety of themes are welcome, including:
* the strange and weird
* rural or urban settings
* ethnic characters
* humor
Please see Surprise: An Er0tic Fiction Anthology, a 2011 IPPY Award winner, for a better idea of the writing I prefer.
In addition to short fiction, we are looking for one-hundred word flashers to include in the anthology. Stories will be previously unpublished and most will fall between 1000 - 5000 words. Payment is $50/story, and $5/flasher, plus two copies of the book.
Send a single email with SUB at the beginning of the subject line. Submit up to three pieces either pasted into the email or attached as .rtf or .doc files. Please include your legal name, pseudonym, your bio, and your mailing address with your submission.
Via: er0tica-readers.blogspot.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: stretchedanthology [at] gmail [dot] com
For submissions: stretchedanthology [at] gmail [dot] com