The Handsome Prince: Gay Erotic Romance
Editor: Neil Plakcy
Publisher: Cleis Press
Payment: $60.00 per story, payable on publication, plus 1 copy of the book
Deadline: July 15, 2010
The editor of Hard Hats (Cleis, 2008), Surfer Boys (Cleis, 2009) and Skater Boys (Cleis, 2010) announces a new anthology of erotic, romantic stories focused around the idea of the handsome prince, that figure of lore and fairy tale who comes into your life and sweeps you off your feet.
Whether he’s actual royalty or not, a historical figure or just the man of your dreams, the handsome prince is an archetype that gay men and straight women long for. Think Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, his puffy shirt unbuttoned to show a manly chest. A contemporary British duke with a country estate and a longing for a special man to roam its acres with. Or just a guy who’s so amazing, so sexy, so mouth-wateringly handsome, that he’s just irresistible.
As the author of three gay romance novels (GayLife.com, Three Wrong Turns in the Desert and Dancing with the Tide), I have a special affection for romantic erotica. Unlike the hard edge of some of my previous anthologies, this book is all about the romance and at least the implication of a happy ending, while serving up some hot man-on-man action.
Story length: 3,000 5,000 words. Submit your story to Neil Plakcy at plax@bellsouth.net as a MS word attachment.
More information here.
The Best of California
We are confronted daily with dramatic and very real evidence that California is in decline. Everything seems wrong. We can't seem to educate our youth, provide families with homes or jobs, keep our parks and libraries open, or take care of our sick. We are not fulfilling the very basic responsibilities of a society—to provide transportation, security, water, clean air, safe and healthy food, or equitable access to opportunity. We don't trust our institutions, our neighbors, or in moments of honesty, even ourselves. Faced with such complex problems, many revert to hurling simplistic slogans at each other with increasing intolerance, as if loudness could drown out uncertainty. Tragically, at a time when we need it most, California has lost the cultural optimism that has long fueled our dreams.
Stimulated by what has been coming our way, Heyday has begun to search out the freshest and most thought-provoking of this new material for what we envision as an annual "Best of California" anthology. We invite our friends and colleagues to help us out. While we are looking for selections that take a sweeping view of California identity, we are especially looking for articles and stories that shed light on specific aspects of California life—changing social customs, natural history, government, business, the arts, etc. A portrait of an individual life, reflections on one's garden, or even an account of a restaurant meal can sometimes teach us more than an ambitious social critique. All genres (fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, etc.) are welcome. We're seeing amazing material from small literary magazines, trade journals, and mainstream media alike.
We'd love more suggestions—we want this indeed to be the best of California. We look forward to hearing from you. Help us bring to California what it needs most at this time—the best thinking and the deepest feeling. Let's exert our best efforts toward that end.
To help narrow our searches, insure a timely perspective, and accommodate intellectual property/copyright issues, we are specifically looking for pieces that have been published in a magazine or literary journal between July 2009 and July 2010. We unfortunately cannot at this time accept previously unpublished pieces, excerpts from books, or most material published by newspapers (particularly articles that the newspaper owns the copyright to). Anything California-related is welcome, but the following are especially appreciated: pieces published in small or obscure journals or literary magazines that might not be on our radar, and pieces published in places we might not think to look because the publication doesn't regularly publish California-specific material.
More information here.
Indigo's Mother Tongue
INDIGO, the International Indigenous Design Network, has launched Mother Tongue, an innovative online exhibition that seeks to capture the power of language – verbal and visual, formal and informal. Language is not only a product of human life – it is a pre-requisite that humans require to form relationships. As a fundamental form of expression, language binds people together. But not all languages are spoken. A language can be visual – made up of complex ideas of truth deeply rooted in symbols, custom and imagery.
Mother Tongue is an open, multi-disciplinary, online exhibition. It is open to designers of all disciplines, students of design, poets and writers. Participants are invited to submit responses in the form of a poster, a photograph, a poem, a product, a piece of architecture – that interprets the spirit of Mother Tongue. Submissions will be accepted in image, video and audio formats.
12 July: Submissions open
1 December: Close of submissions
More information here.
The Red Umbrella Diaries
Lots of people ask how they can be involved with the Red Umbrella Diaries if they can’t get to New York to see or perform in the show. The Blog Carnival is a way for sex workers and their allies to participate in the Red Umbrella Diaries from afar. Every month, I’ll do a carnival of pieces of writing on the upcoming event’s theme.
For the next event, which takes place on July 1, the theme is Coworkers and Co-conspirators. Here’s a little something to get you started thinking: In every industry, quirky coworkers keep jobs entertaining, livable, or sometimes downright miserable. But what’s too much information and even sexual harassment at other jobs is just a day in the life in the sex industry.
Send me a piece that is up to 700 words long, and I’ll pick my favorite to read at the event – and of course then I’ll put the recording in the new Red Umbrella Diaries audio podcast, which will launch in July. Your piece can be previously published on your own blog or elsewhere, or you can conceal your identity and email me a piece that you can’t put your name on. The themes can be interpreted all kinds of different ways, I love to see creativity. Send your links or text to stories@redumbrellaproject.com by the June 15th.
More information here.
Call for submissions for book: Deconstructing the academic industrial complex of feminism – Feminist education now: youth, activism, and intersectionality
Jessica Yee, First Nations activist/feminist extradoinare, is writing a book and she wants you to submit! Please read the details and get in touch with her. Also, check out her new blog at Bitch Magazine. Also, be sure to check out the Native Youth Sexual Health Network which Jessica founded and is also the executive director.
What are we looking for in this book? Written, artistic, and otherwise creative submissions between 700 to 3000 words length if it’s an article. You are also very welcome to submit a photograph, an art piece, a poem, spoken word, etc. as well.
Can only “youth” submit something? Yes and no – preference will be given to young people under the age of 30 to be published in this book, however if you are over the age of 30 and would really like to say something – please submit and we’ll try and find a place for it, especially if you talk about young people in your piece.
When do we want submissions by? Submission deadline is Monday, July 5th 2010
What if I don’t really understand what you are asking for or want help putting something together?Please feel free to get in touch with me and let’s chat! E-mail me directly at jessica.j.yee@gmail.com
More information here.
Seeking personal essays written by parents of children with ADD/ADHD
We’re thrilled to announce that everyone’s favorite ADHD expert, Dr. Edward Hallowell, will write the introduction for the book. Hallowell, a renowned psychiatrist, is the bestselling author of 16 books, including ADHD classics Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction, and the newer, inspiration-filled Super Parenting for ADD. Hallowell’s involvement takes Bless Your Heart one giant leap toward becoming what we dream it will be—a source of affirmation and inspiration to parents raising kids who make it a challenge to stay one step ahead in the parenting game. The deadline for submissions has been extended through June 2010. If you are interested in contributing, but need additional time, please email kay@kaymarner.com.
More information here.
Paying Market: Horizon Air (USA)
Horizon Air Magazine Magazine is the monthly in-flight magazine for Horizon Air, reaching more than 584,000 travelers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California and Western Canada each month. Our target audience is business travelers, the majority of whom are between the ages of 35 and 54. To serve those travelers, we've positioned Horizon Air Magazine as a regional business and travel publication, covering the companies, people, issues and trends that define the Northwest as a community and as a world player. We strive to produce an informative and entertaining magazine with superior writing and striking photography. Rates begin at $100 for The Region section, a series of short (200 to 500 words) news articles and profiles from around the Pacific Northwest. Rates for departments, which may include corporate and industry profiles, regional issue analysis, travel and community profiles, start at $250; departments run about 1,600 words in length. Feature rates start at $450 for 2,000 to 2,500 words.
More information here.
Editor: Neil Plakcy
Publisher: Cleis Press
Payment: $60.00 per story, payable on publication, plus 1 copy of the book
Deadline: July 15, 2010
The editor of Hard Hats (Cleis, 2008), Surfer Boys (Cleis, 2009) and Skater Boys (Cleis, 2010) announces a new anthology of erotic, romantic stories focused around the idea of the handsome prince, that figure of lore and fairy tale who comes into your life and sweeps you off your feet.
Whether he’s actual royalty or not, a historical figure or just the man of your dreams, the handsome prince is an archetype that gay men and straight women long for. Think Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, his puffy shirt unbuttoned to show a manly chest. A contemporary British duke with a country estate and a longing for a special man to roam its acres with. Or just a guy who’s so amazing, so sexy, so mouth-wateringly handsome, that he’s just irresistible.
As the author of three gay romance novels (GayLife.com, Three Wrong Turns in the Desert and Dancing with the Tide), I have a special affection for romantic erotica. Unlike the hard edge of some of my previous anthologies, this book is all about the romance and at least the implication of a happy ending, while serving up some hot man-on-man action.
Story length: 3,000 5,000 words. Submit your story to Neil Plakcy at plax@bellsouth.net as a MS word attachment.
More information here.
The Best of California
We are confronted daily with dramatic and very real evidence that California is in decline. Everything seems wrong. We can't seem to educate our youth, provide families with homes or jobs, keep our parks and libraries open, or take care of our sick. We are not fulfilling the very basic responsibilities of a society—to provide transportation, security, water, clean air, safe and healthy food, or equitable access to opportunity. We don't trust our institutions, our neighbors, or in moments of honesty, even ourselves. Faced with such complex problems, many revert to hurling simplistic slogans at each other with increasing intolerance, as if loudness could drown out uncertainty. Tragically, at a time when we need it most, California has lost the cultural optimism that has long fueled our dreams.
Stimulated by what has been coming our way, Heyday has begun to search out the freshest and most thought-provoking of this new material for what we envision as an annual "Best of California" anthology. We invite our friends and colleagues to help us out. While we are looking for selections that take a sweeping view of California identity, we are especially looking for articles and stories that shed light on specific aspects of California life—changing social customs, natural history, government, business, the arts, etc. A portrait of an individual life, reflections on one's garden, or even an account of a restaurant meal can sometimes teach us more than an ambitious social critique. All genres (fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, etc.) are welcome. We're seeing amazing material from small literary magazines, trade journals, and mainstream media alike.
We'd love more suggestions—we want this indeed to be the best of California. We look forward to hearing from you. Help us bring to California what it needs most at this time—the best thinking and the deepest feeling. Let's exert our best efforts toward that end.
To help narrow our searches, insure a timely perspective, and accommodate intellectual property/copyright issues, we are specifically looking for pieces that have been published in a magazine or literary journal between July 2009 and July 2010. We unfortunately cannot at this time accept previously unpublished pieces, excerpts from books, or most material published by newspapers (particularly articles that the newspaper owns the copyright to). Anything California-related is welcome, but the following are especially appreciated: pieces published in small or obscure journals or literary magazines that might not be on our radar, and pieces published in places we might not think to look because the publication doesn't regularly publish California-specific material.
More information here.
Indigo's Mother Tongue
INDIGO, the International Indigenous Design Network, has launched Mother Tongue, an innovative online exhibition that seeks to capture the power of language – verbal and visual, formal and informal. Language is not only a product of human life – it is a pre-requisite that humans require to form relationships. As a fundamental form of expression, language binds people together. But not all languages are spoken. A language can be visual – made up of complex ideas of truth deeply rooted in symbols, custom and imagery.
Mother Tongue is an open, multi-disciplinary, online exhibition. It is open to designers of all disciplines, students of design, poets and writers. Participants are invited to submit responses in the form of a poster, a photograph, a poem, a product, a piece of architecture – that interprets the spirit of Mother Tongue. Submissions will be accepted in image, video and audio formats.
12 July: Submissions open
1 December: Close of submissions
More information here.
The Red Umbrella Diaries
Lots of people ask how they can be involved with the Red Umbrella Diaries if they can’t get to New York to see or perform in the show. The Blog Carnival is a way for sex workers and their allies to participate in the Red Umbrella Diaries from afar. Every month, I’ll do a carnival of pieces of writing on the upcoming event’s theme.
For the next event, which takes place on July 1, the theme is Coworkers and Co-conspirators. Here’s a little something to get you started thinking: In every industry, quirky coworkers keep jobs entertaining, livable, or sometimes downright miserable. But what’s too much information and even sexual harassment at other jobs is just a day in the life in the sex industry.
Send me a piece that is up to 700 words long, and I’ll pick my favorite to read at the event – and of course then I’ll put the recording in the new Red Umbrella Diaries audio podcast, which will launch in July. Your piece can be previously published on your own blog or elsewhere, or you can conceal your identity and email me a piece that you can’t put your name on. The themes can be interpreted all kinds of different ways, I love to see creativity. Send your links or text to stories@redumbrellaproject.com by the June 15th.
More information here.
Call for submissions for book: Deconstructing the academic industrial complex of feminism – Feminist education now: youth, activism, and intersectionality
Jessica Yee, First Nations activist/feminist extradoinare, is writing a book and she wants you to submit! Please read the details and get in touch with her. Also, check out her new blog at Bitch Magazine. Also, be sure to check out the Native Youth Sexual Health Network which Jessica founded and is also the executive director.
What are we looking for in this book? Written, artistic, and otherwise creative submissions between 700 to 3000 words length if it’s an article. You are also very welcome to submit a photograph, an art piece, a poem, spoken word, etc. as well.
Can only “youth” submit something? Yes and no – preference will be given to young people under the age of 30 to be published in this book, however if you are over the age of 30 and would really like to say something – please submit and we’ll try and find a place for it, especially if you talk about young people in your piece.
When do we want submissions by? Submission deadline is Monday, July 5th 2010
What if I don’t really understand what you are asking for or want help putting something together?Please feel free to get in touch with me and let’s chat! E-mail me directly at jessica.j.yee@gmail.com
More information here.
Seeking personal essays written by parents of children with ADD/ADHD
We’re thrilled to announce that everyone’s favorite ADHD expert, Dr. Edward Hallowell, will write the introduction for the book. Hallowell, a renowned psychiatrist, is the bestselling author of 16 books, including ADHD classics Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction, and the newer, inspiration-filled Super Parenting for ADD. Hallowell’s involvement takes Bless Your Heart one giant leap toward becoming what we dream it will be—a source of affirmation and inspiration to parents raising kids who make it a challenge to stay one step ahead in the parenting game. The deadline for submissions has been extended through June 2010. If you are interested in contributing, but need additional time, please email kay@kaymarner.com.
More information here.
Paying Market: Horizon Air (USA)
Horizon Air Magazine Magazine is the monthly in-flight magazine for Horizon Air, reaching more than 584,000 travelers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California and Western Canada each month. Our target audience is business travelers, the majority of whom are between the ages of 35 and 54. To serve those travelers, we've positioned Horizon Air Magazine as a regional business and travel publication, covering the companies, people, issues and trends that define the Northwest as a community and as a world player. We strive to produce an informative and entertaining magazine with superior writing and striking photography. Rates begin at $100 for The Region section, a series of short (200 to 500 words) news articles and profiles from around the Pacific Northwest. Rates for departments, which may include corporate and industry profiles, regional issue analysis, travel and community profiles, start at $250; departments run about 1,600 words in length. Feature rates start at $450 for 2,000 to 2,500 words.
More information here.
