I love good erotica and Rachel Kramer Bussel is editing some anthologies of the best stuff out there. What I like best about her collections is that they aren't just "women's" erotica - they're topical. For instance, I never would have though of making erotica involving religion but it's a very interesting idea. It pushes writers outside of what they might normally write about and creates some very interesting stories. She's also looking for "mile high" erotica so if you've always had that ultimate plane fantasy in your head, write it down! Also, check out Rachel's
blog - it's fantastic.Public Call for SubmissionsHoly SexEdited by Rachel Kramer BusselTo be published by Cleis PressEditor Rachel Kramer Bussel is looking for erotica that touches on religion or spirituality. This can be interpreted widely, whether sex that brings you closer to a given deity, following or disobeying religious rules around sex, sex between clergy or between clergy and laypeople, combining sex and prayer, etc. Please use your imagination; creativity will be rewarded. The emphasis of this book is not on sacrilegious stories, but on displaying as wide array as possible of erotica that encompasses various religious viewpoints and practices. I'm looking for stories from across the religious spectrum; stories can be humorous, serious, realistic, etc. Stories featuring all genders/sexual orientations are welcome. Please note that the more unique your story, the better its chances (hence, hold off on the generic screwing in a church tale unless you have a new angle on it). To get a feel for the kinds of stories I like, please read any of my previous Cleis Press anthologies. Original stories are highly preferred, but a limited number of reprints will be considered. If your story has been previously published, you must own the rights to it and must state the previous publication title and date in your cover letter.All characters must be over 18; no incest or bestiality.Payment: Contributors will receive $50/story and 2 copies of the anthology on publication.How to submit: Send double spaced Times New Roman 12 point black font Word document OR RTF of 2,000-4,000 word story along with your legal name (and pseudonym if applicable), mailing address, and 50-75 word bio in the third person to
holysexantho@gmail.com - make sure you indent half an inch at the start of each paragraph. Those who do not submit in this format and include this information will not be considered. If you are using a pseudonym, please provide your real name and pseudonym and make it clear which one you'd like to be credited as.Authors may submit up to two stories for this anthology. If you want to make sure I've received your submission, please state that in your cover letter. Send only the final version of your story; do NOT submit a draft or unfinished version only to later submit an updated version. If for some reason it is impossible to send your story as a Word document or RTF attachment, please paste it into the body of your email. Submissions will be considered on a rolling basis, so the earlier you get yours in, the better your chances of acceptance.I will get back to you about this anthology as soon as I can, but please note that it will likely take several months before I am able to do so. You can expect to hear back from me by November 2008 at the latest. Any questions about this anthology should be sent to
holysexantho@gmail.comDeadline: April 22, 2008 (earlier stories welcomed and preferred)Public Call for SubmissionsPlane Sex: Mile High Erotica (working title)Edited by Rachel Kramer BusselTo be published by Cleis PressEditor Rachel Kramer Bussel is looking for erotica featuring sex on aplane. All genders/sexual orientations. Please keep in mind thatsince the book's theme is so specific, I am looking for as broad arange of sex acts, situations, and relationships as possible.Creativity is key here. Sex between passengers, flight attendants,pilots, private planes and commercial jets, incorporating sex toysand/or kink are all welcome. Original stories are highly preferred,but reprints will be considered as long as you retain the rights tothe story; if you are sending a reprint, please state when and whereit was originally published. To get a feel for the kinds of stories Ilike, please read any of my previous Cleis Press anthologies.All characters must be over 18; no incest or bestiality.Payment: Contributors will receive $50/story and 2 copies of theanthology on publication.How to submit: Send double spaced Times New Roman 12 point black font Worddocument OR RTF of 2,000-4,000 word story along with your legal name(and pseudonym if applicable), mailing address, and 50-75 word bio to
milehighantho@gmail.com - make sure you indent half an inch at thestart of each paragraph and do not add extra lines between paragraphs.Those who do not submit in this format and include this informationwill not beconsidered. Authors may submit up to two stories for this anthology.If you want to make sure I've received your submission, please statethat in your cover letter. Send onlythe final version of your story; do NOT submit a draft or unfinishedversion only to latersubmit an updated version. If for some reason it is impossible to sendyour story as a Word document or RTF attachment, please paste it intothe body of your email. Submissions will be considered on a rollingbasis, so the earlier you get yours in, the better your chances ofacceptance.You can expect to hear from me by November 2008 at the latest with afinal decision. I will do my best to give you a preliminary answer byJuly 2008, but until then, please do not ask about the selectionprocess; I promise to let you know as soon as I can. Any questionsabout this anthology should be sent to
milehighantho@gmail.comDeadline: May 15, 2008ferred)Public Call for SubmissionsPlane Sex: Mile High Erotica (working title)Edited by Rachel Kramer BusselTo be published by Cleis PressEditor Rachel Kramer Bussel is looking for erotica featuring sex on aplane. All genders/sexual orientations. Please keep in mind thatsince the book's theme is so specific, I am looking for as broad arange of sex acts, situations, and relationships as possible.Creativity is key here. Sex between passengers, flight attendants,pilots, private planes and commercial jets, incorporating sex toysand/or kink are all welcome. Original stories are highly preferred,but reprints will be considered as long as you retain the rights tothe story; if you are sending a reprint, please state when and whereit was originally published. To get a feel for the kinds of stories Ilike, please read any of my previous Cleis Press anthologies.All characters must be over 18; no incest or bestiality.Payment: Contributors will receive $50/story and 2 copies of theanthology on publication.How to submit: Send double spaced Times New Roman 12 point black font Worddocument OR RTF of 2,000-4,000 word story along with your legal name(and pseudonym if applicable), mailing address, and 50-75 word bio to
milehighantho@gmail.com - make sure you indent half an inch at thestart of each paragraph and do not add extra lines between paragraphs.Those who do not submit in this format and include this informationwill not beconsidered. Authors may submit up to two stories for this anthology.If you want to make sure I've received your submission, please statethat in your cover letter. Send onlythe final version of your story; do NOT submit a draft or unfinishedversion only to latersubmit an updated version. If for some reason it is impossible to sendyour story as a Word document or RTF attachment, please paste it intothe body of your email. Submissions will be considered on a rollingbasis, so the earlier you get yours in, the better your chances ofacceptance.You can expect to hear from me by November 2008 at the latest with afinal decision. I will do my best to give you a preliminary answer byJuly 2008, but until then, please do not ask about the selectionprocess; I promise to let you know as soon as I can. Any questionsabout this anthology should be sent to
milehighantho@gmail.comDeadline: May 15, 2008
