Deadline: October 31, 2008

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Nghosi Books is accepting submissions for its Black lesbian erotic anthology, Love You To Death: Black Lesbian Diaries, edited by Shonia L. Brown. Nghosi Books brings you its deadliest and most tantalizing tales of black lesbian erotica in the form of diaries from lesbians who won’t take no for an answer. Have you ever had a one night stand that you wished you hadn’t? Or what about the woman that you know loves you if she would just give in to her hidden desires? Do you find yourself looking over your shoulder after inhaling a scent of her hypnotic perfume? And try as you might, because you know you shouldn’t, do you fantasize and might just a little, desire this strange but sexy lesbian whose favorite lyrics are, “If loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!” Do you have a tale of obsessive passion and/or borderline stalker story in you, written as if it were from a page of your very own private diary? Then join the talented new writers from Nghosi Books with its second edition from the New Voices Series with the upcoming release of “I Love You to Death: Black Lesbian Diaries.” This anthology will be published in late 2009, but the company is currently accepting submissions until October 31, 2008. Check out

http://nghosibooks.com/pages/nghosibooksanthology2009.htm?usernum=1634454048&cpv=2

for more information and submission specifications.

SEEKING NEW AUTHORS: Dodi Press is an independent publisher of literary works of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Our goal is to publish the best work in contemporary fiction geared toward this niche group of readers. We also strive to publish work that has cross-over appeal to mainstream audiences. Visit www.dodipress.com to download more information.

Submission call for Best Gay Love Stories 2009 & Best Lesbian Love Stories 2009
Deadline date: June 2, 2008

Love can be daunting, coded with bliss and ecstasy.

Do you and your partner want to share your story? Did you ever have the perfect first love story? Or how about that steamy romance on that vacation no one knew about? Well, now is your chance to spill it!

Alyson Books is pleased to announce that we are currently seeking stories for our Best Gay Love Stories 2009 and Best Lesbian Love Stories 2009 anthologies. Write from the heart and tell us a story about love!

Please submit all original stories to paul.florez@planetoutinc.com with name and pseudonym, as well as contact info. In the subject line, add the name of the anthology for which your story is intended.

Story length: 3,000 – 4,000 words

Mighty Real: An Anthology of New Black Gay and Lesbian Writing -Edited by Royce Bryant Smith and Darius Omar Williams
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 9, 2008

This is a call for submissions for a book entitled Mighty Real: An Anthology of New Black Gay and Lesbian Writing with an introduction by one of the most groundbreaking writers from the same gender loving community. Due to a previous submission call which resulted in a limited number of submissions, we’ve decided to broaden our call to the entire black gay and lesbian community regardless of regional location. The anthology will offer a collection of poetry, fiction and essays by black gay and lesbian writers throughout the U.S. and abroad. Not only will this book reflect contemporary issues of racism, sexism and homophobia, it will give literary and political voice to the experiences of brothers and sisters from numerous black SGL
communities. Finally, this book will introduce new black gay and lesbian writers in addition to introducing new work by more established writers.

Please submit five poems, three short stories or a critical essay on a topic of your choice reflective of your individual identity and aesthetic. Feel free to submit work from all three genres. Documented articles should follow MLA format. Previously published work WILL NOT be accepted. Please mail two hard copies of your submission along with full contact information and a short bio (to be included in anthology)
to:

Darius Omar Williams
c/o Mighty Real
5213 Northtowne Blvd. Apt. A
Columbus, OH 43229
sanghatheatre@yahoo.com or Royce Bryant Smith roycbsmith@yahoo.com

I received an email from Patty G. Henderson regarding her Chilling Tales anthology (GLBT horror flash fiction).

There weren't enough submissions for the book to meet PD Publishing's minimum word count requirement. The anthology's canceled because of it.

The deadline isn't specified in the PD Publishing page, but since I received the email today, I'm guessing that the actual deadline was Dec. 1.

Tropical Lesbian Erotica
Edited by Simone Thorne
Deadline: Dec 1, 2007
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Tropical Gay Erotica
Edited by Brad Nichols
Deadline: Dec 1, 2007
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Edited by Pat Nelson Childs, Author of The Chronicles of Firma & Heather Phillips, Executive Editor of Glynworks Publishing
http://www.glynworkspublishing.com
Stories collected by Stephanie K. Yorque and F.A. Pollard.
Submissions open: Nov 1, 2007 Submissions close: Jun 1, 2008

Glynworks Publishing is asking for submissions for a new anthology of science fiction and fantasy. We are looking for original stories containing lesbian main characters who are portrayed in a positive light. Female bisexual and transgender characters are also welcome.

We want you to be creative, different, and imaginative. You are encouraged to cross genres as long as the main content is science fiction or fantasy. For example, science fiction can be set in the old west or fantasy may contain romantic elements.. Characterization and plot are a must. Please no vampires, erotica, or fan fiction. No previously published stories or anything that is available on the internet will be accepted. Only send us your best, most polished work.

Guidelines:
• Stories should be between 2500 and 5000 words in length.
• Electronic submissions only. Please submit your story as a Word.doc attachment to your e-mail. Manuscripts should be double-spaced, standard format, with author's last name and page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page.
• The subject line of your e-mail should read: "E&A submission: story title, last name of author."
• Your e-mail should include a brief cover letter with your full name, pseudonym if applicable, address, phone number, e-mail address, title of story, number of words, and a 50 to 100 word bio.

Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2008. Final decisions will be made by Oct 1, 2008. Tentative release date is spring 2009.

Contributors will receive as payment 2 copies of the anthology upon publication..

Please e-mail all submissions to anthologies@ glynworkspublishing.com
A confirmation e-mail will be sent within 48 hours of receiving a story. If you do not receive a confirmation, please query.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at skyorque@glynworkspublishing.com  

Last Gasp is seeking submissions for an anthology of adult comics, "Best Erotic Comics 2009" (the second in an annual series). The series is intended to showcase the most artistically interesting -- and most sexually arousing -- recent erotic comics, from both the literary comic side of the field and the smut comic side. We believe that the divide between literary comics and adult comics is unfortunate and unnecessary, and we plan to make "Best Erotic Comics" enjoyable both as a literary and artistic exploration of human sexuality... and as a fun dirty book.

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Hot Raw Erotica Compilation - men of colour
Deadline December 31, 2007
(Director's note - new owner/published company, caveat author)

Burrow Publishing is seeking submissions for the hottest and rawest erotica book compilation to drop in 2008. Stories should prominently feature men of color (e.g. Brothas, Papis, Caribbean men, etc.) and the various types of men (e.g. Thugz, Bears, etc.) Stories should be fresh, unique, and sex-filled, but also have an engaging storyline and character development. We are open to various writing styles, content, and sub-genres. Only one requirement. You know what turns you on. Unleash what you got and show us your skills. Non-fiction stories will also be considered.

This erotica book compilation is an opportunity for new writers to gain national exposure and for established authors to expand their body of work. Stories must be between 2,500 and 5,000 words. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2007. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for a response to your submissions. Email submissions will not be accepted. However, email inquiries are okay.

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Fire Men: Hot Gay Erotic Edited by Shane Allison
To be published by Cleis Press in 2008
Deadline: February 1, 2008

Editor Shane Allison is at it again. He's looking for erotic stories on fire men. I want creative, original fire men stories in a variety of settings. I'd especially like stories that aren't run-of-the-mill porn cliches but that are believable/realistic. Give me something I have never seen before. Surprise me. Light a fire under me with writing off the beaten path, depth, cleverness, diversity in race, age and class.