official guidelines & open submission calls

All Submission should be in Microsoft Word, single spaced without indentation. There should be an extra space between each paragraph. Times New Roman or Book Antique Fonts at 12pt. "***" should be used to indicate scene changes.

 We're looking for Dark andtrange here. People you meet and come to wonder if there's something wrong with them? Those who make us ask if  they're demented, dangerous, or even human? 

DL Russell Books is currently seeking submissions for its themed anthology, The Big Man Selling Calendars and 

Word Count: 1500 - 3500

Genre(s): Horror, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal

Pay: $25 and 3 Print Copies plus additional copies at cost.

Well written, character driven horror has the best chance within this anthology. 

Email Submissions to dlrussellbooks@gmail.com with "Calendar People Submission in the Subject Heading

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From the World's Oldest Profession to a Favor for a Favor, and the classic Suga' Daddy scenario, pay-to-play agreements between consenting adults have always existed, and always will.

DL Russell Books is currently seeking submissions for its themed anthology, Pay'in 2 Play.

Word Count: 1500 - 3500

Genre(s): Straight Erotica and all of its Subgenres

Pay: 5 Print Copies plus additional copies at cost.

A good story is the most important requirement, followed by the story's ability to turn a reader on. 3rd would be variety with the goal being for each story to tell of a different pay-to-play scenario.

At some point in each story the "agreement" must be conveyed to the reader.

Email Submissions to dlrussellbooks@gmail.com with "Pay 2 Play Submission in the Subject Heading

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The Noise of a  Quiet House is an anthology of our worst Childhood Fears, real and Imagined.  Not the monster under the bed or in the closet, but unique things and situations that can terrorize a child.

DL Russell Books is currently seeking submissions for its themed anthology, The Noise of a  Quiet House

Word Count: 2500 - 5000

Genre(s): Horror, Dark Fantasy, and their Subgenres

Pay: $50  and 2 Print Copies plus additional copies at cost.

A good story is the most important requirement, followed by the story's ability to scare or disturb the Reader. 3rd would be variety with the goal being for each story to tell of a different Childhood Fear Related scenario.

Email Submissions to dlrussellbooks@gmail.com with "Quiet House Submission in the Subject Heading

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