For all you mystery writers out there, here's a paid submission opportunity from Linda Fisher, publisher of Mozark Press.
Mozark Press is seeking short mystery fiction for the popular Shaker of Margaritas series.
This issue is called A Shaker of Margaritas: That Mysterious
Woman.
For this anthology, the editors are looking for mysteries with female
protagonists.
Send them your cozies, soft-boiled mysteries, suspenseful tales,
capers, or whodunits with a strong emphasis on character, plot -- but most of all good
old-fashioned storytelling.
Submission deadline: July 25, 2014
Word Count: Between 2,000 and 3,500
Approximately 20-25 stories will
be selected for the anthology
Previously unpublished work only
One entry per person
No poetry
Keep it clean - PG stories only
Upon publication, authors will be paid $20
Authors whose work appears in the book will be given a one-time opportunity to pre-purchase books at 60% of retail price + postage.
Author will receive one free copy of the book with his/her story in it -- if author pre-purchases a minimum of one additional copy at the author’s discount.
Electronic submissions only
E-mail to publisher@Mozarkpress.com with subject line: "That Mysterious Woman"
Click here for the complete submission guidelines and publisher's tips for success.
From personal experience, I can attest that Linda is a thorough editor who does a top-notch job with any project she is involved.
Good luck if you submit!
Donna--I got an email from Linda, and printed off copies for the WWWPs, who will be meeting tonight.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to submit a story?
Hi Sioux,
DeleteNot sure if I'll submit. It depends if I can finish something by July. I'm a slow writer--hey, that reminds me of a Foghat song.
Good luck to you and the WWWPs. I have no doubts you all will do well with stories for the anthology!
Thanks! I have never done anything close to a mystery. I wonder if I could????
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia,
DeleteYou bet you can!
I've got just the story for this one---been floating around in my mind for awhile. Now I just have to write it and get it submitted! :)
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Lisa!!
DeleteI've never been a mystery writer, but I suppose it's good to try new things.
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley
Oh, I agree, Donna. Linda does a great job with these anthologies! My brain's so immersed in children's writing right now, I'm not sure I could think up something adult. Do you think she'd go for a protagonist in pigtails??? :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Pat,
ReplyDeleteWith your talent, you can write anything!
Hi Cathy,
She might like a protagonist in pigtails. Wishing you luck with your children's writing!
Thanks so much for the info! This is one thing I appreciate about the writing community - sharing goodies like this. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteYou are right. So many fellow writers share opportunities with others. It's gratifying to be sure.
This would be challenge for me. I like trying new things though. Maybe. And Linda is one of the best editors around.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it, Marcia!
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