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Hello, everyone!

Erin had a great idea. We plan to lure newsletter subscriptions by offering anyone who signs up not only the chance to win Amazon giftcards but also a FREE e-book. We thought about it and decided that an anthology was the right way to go.

Do you have a short story written that you'd like to donate? (Under 7.500 words)
If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Deadline is MARCH 21.
Theme is: SPRING

We won't be charging for the book so you won't get any royalties from it, but you'd have the chance to introduce your writing talents to a new audience.

We'll design the bookcover after we receive the stories.

For now, we have SIX open slots and will accept every genre except Erotica.

Thank you!
Update: All slots have been filled, but we'll be releasing a summer anthology as well.

Is there a deadline or theme? I'd love to try this :)

Erin wrote: "Is there a deadline or theme? I'd love to try this :)"

Oh, I knew I forgot to mention something.

Erin wrote: "Is there a deadline or theme? I'd love to try this :)"

You have to do it. :D Are you writing a romance?

Alexis wrote: "Erin wrote: "Is there a deadline or theme? I'd love to try this :)"

Oh, I knew I forgot to mention something."

Lol, you're a rock star!

TOTALLY doing a romance!

Erin wrote: "TOTALLY doing a romance!"

Can't wait!!!

Ooohhh, got an idea percolating already...

I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, teen to young adult/ adult/ sort of a flash fiction feel. I wrote it over a year ago to stave off writer's block. It's over 2,000 words, will that do, Alexis?

Angel wrote: "I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, teen to young adult/ adult. I wrote it over a year ago to sta..."

Perfect. Will you email it to me? My email is [email protected]

You will also get an ABOUT THE AUTHOR page in the book. Is it OK I just cope the information on your Amazon page and list your books or would you like to include new information?

Mark me down for a slot Alexis

R.L. wrote: "Mark me down for a slot Alexis"

Awesome!! But lady, where will you find the time? At this rate you will practically be living in bubbles lol!

Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, teen to young adult/ adult. I wrote it over a y..."

I'll include new author information and send it to you with the email of the story. The short story is already edited.

Angel wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, teen to young adult/ adult. I wr..."

Already edited?
Sigh. Perfect.

Lol Alexis!!! Ikr?!

I'll take one. It will be about frolicking lambs. On another planet. With weird rain.

I'll take a crack at it too!

I'm down unless all the spots are taken .

Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, teen to young adult/ adult. I wrote it over a y..."

I sent you the email of my short story. It's called "Beneath the Pink Iron Veil." I also forgot to add along with the other list of genres it has it also has action, suspense, multicultural and plot twists. I also sent a new author bio which tells just a little more about me. Ok, thanks, Alexis!

Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, teen to young adul..."

Lol! I always try to be extremely thorough. I'm very meticulous that way. You can blame it on my OCD. I always try to make sure that's taken care of among other things when it comes to my writing or anything. Oh, yes, please include the list of my books as well on the author page. Thanks!

As it appears all the spaces may be taken for Spring, can I hop onto Alex's Summery bandwagon?

Alex wrote: "Is this something we're thinking of doing for each sale, with a season as the theme because we're doing 4 a year? I don't have anything for this one, but if we're going to do another one with anoth..."

Yes! That is exactly what we'll be doing. My brain is on 75% today, Alex. We'll be having a free e-book giveaway every sale with a seasonal theme.

Shannon wrote: "As it appears all the spaces may be taken for Spring, can I hop onto Alex's Summery bandwagon?"

Of course! That'd be great

SPRING ANTHOLOGY will include short stories by
Angel
Erin
R.L.
Ember
Amy
and Justin!

I didn't expect to fill the slots so quicky, thank you very much. I look forward to reading your stories.

Angel wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Angel wrote: "I have one. I've already finished. It's not romance. It's horror with a weird, wicked, sense of humor at the end, with symbolism, dark, tee..."

OK, I will!

This is amazing! Love the energy.

Carole wrote: "This is amazing! Love the energy."

*dances, sings*
"We are family...!"

"I got all my sisters with me"

*dancing too- but the head movement do look weird- my kids are telling me to stop.*

So I'm a sister? Hmm? lol it's totally fine.

"sisters and brothers with me."

*they are yelling, Ma, please stop- there's a rest home bed with your name on it.*

Justin wrote: "So I'm a sister? Hmm? lol it's totally fine."

We're all nasty women deep down inside?
Cheesecake = damage control :P

lol

Carole wrote: ""sisters and brothers with me."

*they are yelling, Ma, please stop- there's a rest home bed with your name on it.*"

Hahaa! Luckily no one is here to witness the chair dance o'shame except puppy!

I've got a bunch of almost-finished ones in the works as bonus content for my readers -stories featuring my main characters. I need to check their lengths though.

(mutant farting lamb story. It's definitely going to be better than it sounds!)

Carole wrote: ""sisters and brothers with me."

*they are yelling, Ma, please stop- there's a rest home bed with your name on it.*"

I can't sing that song and not think about the ending of The Bird Cage! lol great movie! great song!

Gah! Got here too late. I have an already-edited short story destined for an anthology at an as-yet unknown future date. Until then...I'll hold out for the Summery edition!

What does it mean the theme is Spring? The story has to be about Spring?

Justin wrote: "What does it mean the theme is Spring? The story has to be about Spring?"

No, it has to be spring related. Maybe a horror event that takes place in Spring or something like that.

Alexis wrote: "Justin wrote: "What does it mean the theme is Spring? The story has to be about Spring?"

No, it has to be spring related. Maybe a horror event that takes place in Spring or something like that."

So if I just mention once that it takes place in the spring I'd be fine? lol

Justin wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Justin wrote: "What does it mean the theme is Spring? The story has to be about Spring?"

No, it has to be spring related. Maybe a horror event that takes place in Spring or somethin..."

Technically, yes. But I know you would never, ever, half ass a strory, right? Lol

Mine's set in spring on an alien planet in a facility called Spring because the human race is trying to start again and there's an alien lamb and evryfink. Is that spring enough lol? Ooooh I could make everyone bouncy...

First draft of weird short story is done. No clue what to call it though. That'll probably take longer than it did to write the story.

Amy wrote: "First draft of weird short story is done. No clue what to call it though. That'll probably take longer than it did to write the story."

How about "Spring Reborn" or
"Spring Rebirth." I'm much better with titles with my own stories, it just comes naturally and smoothly with no worries. But maybe you can try those two titles I just threw out there. I don't know just trying to help. Or the "Born Again Spring" or "Tomorrow's Beginning Spring." Oh, well.

Alex wrote: "Amy wrote: "First draft of weird short story is done. No clue what to call it though. That'll probably take longer than it did to write the story."

I know that feeling, good luck on finding the ri..."

Thanks. I'm aiming to just find a title!

Angel wrote: "Amy wrote: "First draft of weird short story is done. No clue what to call it though. That'll probably take longer than it did to write the story."

How about "Spring Reborn" or
"Spring Rebirth." ..."

First one fits quite well. Thanks, I'll give those some thought.

Amy wrote: "Angel wrote: "Amy wrote: "First draft of weird short story is done. No clue what to call it though. That'll probably take longer than it did to write the story."

How about "Spring Reborn" or
"Spr..."

Ok, another author I just found out already has "Spring Reborn" but I don't see anyone with "Spring Rebirth." Or "Resurrection Spring."

I could go with Project Spring. I'll have a think tomorrow once again it's 11pm.

I may not even mention spring in the title.

Amy wrote: "I could go with Project Spring. I'll have a think tomorrow once again it's 11pm.

I may not even mention spring in the title."

Good luck with it and Goodnight.

Justin wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Justin wrote: "What does it mean the theme is Spring? The story has to be about Spring?"

No, it has to be spring related. Maybe a horror event that takes place in Spring or somethin..."

Or you can do what I did with my horror short story. It was already set in the spring, but I did light touches or rather symbols of spring like tulips on the curtains, a rain shower, warm temperatures, sunny or partly cloudy to signify the spring season.

Ok so I have a problem! I have two spring stories floating around in my brain! I think I am probably going to write both and see which I like better! Once I get them both written does anyone want to help me decide which one to submit? The ideas are for a sports romance and a Dystopian type romance I'm going to work on them now and try to get them written by Monday!