Open Anthologies

Shifting Them

Werewolves. Werecats. Werewarthogs? Okay, probably not warthogs, but Shifting Them is all about the creatures who look just as human as the rest of us unless it's the full moon. Based on the popular Shifting series, Shifting Them will be a m/m/f menage anthology, full of boys who swing both ways, and of the boys and girls who love them. All stories must feature at least one shapeshifter. We want hot tales with solid characterization and good stories, ranging from 8000-10000 words. Shifting Back will be released in paperback and ebook, and will pay $50.00 plus a contributor copies. Submissions should be sent to submissions@torquerepress.com with Shifting Them in the subject line. All submissions are due by July 1, 2008.

Please see our general writer's guidelines for formatting and submission information.

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Working Girls

Work boots. Flannel shirts. Blue collar ladies who work, and play, as hard as any man. Who doesn't love a working girl? Whether she's a cowgirl out on the range or a steelworker or forklift driver, we want romantic tales of hard working lesbians in love. Stories should be sexy, but also feature great characters and good plots. All stories must feature lesbian characters and some hard physical labor! Stories should range from 8000-10000 words, and all submissions are due by July 1, 2008. Working Girls will be released in ebook and paperback, and will pay $50.00 plus contributor's copies. Submissions should be sent to submissions@torquerepress.com with Working Girls in the subject line. All submissions are due by July 1, 2008.

Please see our general writer's guidelines for formatting and submission information.

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Flipped Fables: Torqued Tales II

Aesop anyone? The first Torqued Tales was all about fairy tales. Flipped Fables will feature all sorts of fables. All stories should feature m/m (homosexual) romance, and should be based on a fable, ancient or modern. Stories should range from 5000 to 8000 word, and should be engaging and entertaining as well as sexy and romantic. Flipped Fables will be released in ebook and paperback, and will pay a $35.00 fee, as well as contributor copies. Submissions should be sent to submissions@torquerepress.com with Flipped Fables in the subject line. All submissions are due by July 1, 2008.

Please see our general writer's guidelines for formatting and submission information.

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Down the Chimney

What does every good girl or boy want for Christmas? Why, another boy. Down the Chimney is a Christmas anthology for all of us who love m/m/f menage, where the boys love each other as much as they love their girl. Stories should be sexy, but full of good characters and good story, and have a holiday theme. Stories should range from 8000-10,000 words each, and submissions should be sent to submissions@torquerepress.com with Down the Chimney in the subject line. The anthology will be released in ebook and paperback, and will pay $50.00 plus contributor copies. All submissions are due August 15, 2008.

Please see our general writer's guidelines for formatting and submission information.

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For formatting guidelines and other information see our general guidelines page here: http://torquerepress.com/submissions/guidelines.html

Standard Guidelines: We are primarily looking for homoerotic stories. We are not looking for pornography without characterization. While many of the stories in these anthologies will be focused on an adult audience, well-written stories without graphic content will be welcomed. Please note that we much prefer electronic submissions. However, if you must send via postal mail, submissions cannot be returned.

Please read and follow our general guidelines found here. Please indicate whether your story has been previously published. And please remember to include the name of the anthology you are submitting to in the subject line of your email.

For email submissions: submissions@torquerepress.com

Have an anthology you're dying to read? Ever considered editing one?

Torquere Press welcomes queries from editors who are compiling anthologies that suit our imprints. We offer a flat 40% royalty to the editor and the expertise of our design staff. The rest is yours to do as you will.

If you have an anthology that you'd like to edit, please query at submissions@torquerepress.com. All queries are subject to acceptance by our editorial staff.