Deadlines: variable

ManLoveRomance Press (MLR) is a U.S.-based royalty-paying print publisher of gay and m/m erotic fiction. MLR is launching its Esprit de Corps series, projected to be quarterly releases of military and veterans stories. The first entry, Esprit de Corps, an anthology, releases November 2008. We are seeking submissions for the series which will include both novel-length titles and anthologies.

Dedication: This series is dedicated to those gay men who by not telling continue to serve our country with pride and honor. To those gay men who
found the strength to tell and the courage to hold their heads high while being discharged in disgrace. To those gay men who have sacrificed their lives to maintain our freedoms while sacrificing their freedom to be heard.

/Till we are judged for the honor and strength of our character and not by the prejudice and weakness of others...we wish you Fair Seas, Following Winds, Safe Harbor & Silent Running. (Courtesy of RM2(SS) Dick D.)/

Story: Acceptable manuscripts are well written gay or m/m romances, with plots driven by distinctive characterization, in which the military/veterans element has a strong presence in both setting and plot. The manuscript must include erotic content that furthers character development or plot. The author’s voice is marked by a sense of authenticity in both the romance and the military setting. Period may behistorical, contemporary, or futuristic. We are particularly interested in seeing a novel that incorporates strong themes relating to the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, but we certainly want to read the work of authors who write on other subjects within the military/veterans theme.

See our submissions guidelines at http://www.mlrpress.com/Employment.php.

Publication dates/Deadlines: The projected publication dates for each successive title in the series are President’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Veterans Day. The time of submission is immaterial unless the author believes that the story has a particularly strong relevance to one of those four releases dates. In that case, the deadline for submission is four months prior to the target release date.

Length: Contributions to anthologies may run up to 40,000 words; there’s no upper limit on the length of novels while the story stays strong and
the content meets guidelines; we will also consider vignettes of up to 10,000 words. For scheduling purposes, novels are preferred but all
other lengths are welcomed. See our submissions guidelines at http://www.mlrpress.com/Employment.php.

Submissions: ManLoveRomance accepts submissions or queries at mlrpress.subsandqueries@gmail.com.

Call for submissions: Samhain Publishing 2008 Fall Ménage and More anthology.

Two men focused on her pleasure. One night of indulgence with her best friend and her man. Three men…one love. What’s your fantasy? More than any other, we hear from our readers that the ménage and more is the fantasy they most love reading in erotic romance. In Fall 2008, Samhain Publishing will present three red hot ménage and more stories to our readers…your book could be one of them.

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From Angela James' blog: http://nicemommy-evileditor.com/blog/?p=1224

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Deadline 1 May 2008

What went on in Sin City that leads to the blond gassing up his Jeep in "Leaving Las Vegas"? Who is the hot executive texting from his hotel in "Business Trip" and what will happen next? What erotic adventure is "Diablo" about to engage in?

People have told me that pondering these questions is one of the things they enjoy about my work. I often share a few of the thoughts that were going through my head when I created the piece. But now, it's your turn.

I'm inviting all would be writers (amateurs to professionals) to come up with short stories based on my illustrations.

If I get enough fabulous submissions, (and I predict I will) my plan is to put together a collection of the best and publish a book of short stories based on my artwork!

• Works can be erotic, romantic, fantasy, even comedic.
• Strive to incorporate the tone and moment of the illustration somewhere into your story.
• Base your story on any^* illustration in my online gallery.
• Strive for between 2,500 and 7,500 words long, but that is not carved in stone.
• Stories must be your own original creation.
• Multiple entries are welcome.
• Submit stories as a Microsoft Word or rich text format file via email to 1000words@breyette.com.
• The call for submissions will end May 1, 2008.

So get out those quills and dust off those keyboards!

<sup>All authors will retain copyrights to their stories. All authors will be credited in the book and will receive one complimentary copy per story published in the book. Writers whose stories are published in the book will receive a special "authors" print of the artwork from which the story is based. Authors will have approval on any edits made to their work. Final selection of stories is up to Michael Breyette. The decision to proceed with publication based upon the quantity and quality of short stories submitted is also at Michael Breyette's discretion. Prior to publication a licensing agreement will be provided and must be signed and returned in order to be included in the book.

* Exceptions are "Nick of Time" and "Cross Country"</sup>