
Hey everyone,
Sarah McNeal and I are swapping our blog dates this month until she can get her computer restored, so I wanted to let y'all know that at PRAIRIE ROSE PUBLICATIONS and our other imprints, we are looking for some mighty fine writing from new authors as well as established, well-seasoned authors, and we have some very exciting projects coming up. Here are a few of them, but please visit our websites and contact me at prairierosepublications@yahoo.com or fabkat_edit@yahoo.com for further information about what's coming up!
PRAIRIE ROSE PUBLICATIONS is open for submissions for stories for our summer anthologies in the historical western romance genre. As of now, two of the anthologies, LASSOING A BRIDE and COWBOY CRAVINGS have both been filled.
THERE ARE STILL AVAILABLE OPENINGS IN LASSOING A GROOM AND LASSOING A MAIL ORDER BRIDE!


LASSOING A MAIL-ORDER BRIDE: This collection of stories will be sweet/sensual. The stories selected for this anthology will have to do with a summer wedding, or courtship leading up to a wedding—by a groom who needs a bride and is willing to order one by mail! What circumstances could lead to a man advertising for a bride, sight unseen—and a woman in such dire straits that she travels from her home and everything familiar to marry a man she doesn’t know? There are any number of situations that “might be”—and we’re waiting to see what can happen when love blossoms in the most unlikely circumstances! Word count for each selection will be around 12K, more or less. We want you to tell a good story and not worry if you run over the word count by a few words. Spots are limited! OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS ANTHOLOGY!

SUBMISSIONS FOR ALL ANTHOLOGIES ARE DUE BY APRIL 15, 2014.
If you think you might have a story that would fit, please contact Cheryl at: prairierosepublications@yahoo.com
MORE SUBMISSION CALLS? HERE THEY ARE--FROM TORNADO ALLEY PUBLICATIONS!

At TORNADO ALLEY PUBLICATIONS, we are always looking for submissions by talented new authors as well as seasoned authors who may have been in the business for a while! We publish all lengths of stories, from “single-sell” short stories to full-length novels, with the longer works being available in print, as well as e-book formats. From time to time, we also put out a call for submissions for short stories for themed anthologies.
This summer we have three anthologies we’re looking to fill, one for each of our age categories at TAP. TORNADO ALLEY PUBLICATIONS is an imprint of PRAIRIE ROSE PUBLICATIONS. Please take a look at the specific submission calls below and see if one or more of these might be of interest to you or someone you know. We’re very excited about these collections! Please feel free to forward!

MIDDLE GRADE READERS—(Ages 9-12)
MY DOG CAN DO MAGIC!—Middle Grade Readers—(ages 9-12)

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: May 1, 2014
WORD COUNT GUIDELINES: 8K-10K
SUBMIT TO: prairierosepublications@yahoo.com
YOUNG ADULT (Ages 13-17)
THIS SUMMER STORM—Young Adult—(Ages 13-17)
We’re looking for stories about summer storms. Hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning—anything nature can throw our way. Maybe your characters are trapped at sea during a squall; maybe they’re having to deal with a violent tornado and its aftermath. How will they cope?

Whichever kind of storm you choose to write about, we are anxious to see it! Please send a cover letter and blurb along with your submission. Keep in mind that these stories will be set in contemporary times.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: May 1, 2014
WORD COUNT GUIDELINE: 10K-12K
SUBMIT TO: prairierosepublications@yahoo.com
NEW ADULT (Ages 18-24)
IT COULD HAPPEN—New Adult—(Ages 18-24)
Summer love happens in the most unlikely places, to the most unlikely people. This anthology will be a collection of stories about characters that fall in love under odd circumstances. The young college girl who falls for a cruise ship entertainer; or a chauffeur, who falls for the daughter of his millionaire boss. It could be as simple as an odd coincidence, a stray glance or being caught in a summer downpour that sets the story in motion.

We are excited about this collection for a recently-recognized readership—new adults—ages 18-24. We’re anxious to see how your characters fall in love—and what they do about it! Please send a cover letter and blurb along with your submission. Keep in mind that these stories should be set in contemporary times.
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: May 1, 2014
WORD COUNT GUIDELINE: 10K-15K
SUBMIT TO: prairierosepublications@yahoo.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITES:
PRAIRIE ROSE PUBLICATIONS www.prairierosepublications.com
TORNADO ALLEY PUBLICATIONS www.tornadoalleypublications.com
PAINTED PONY BOOKS www.paintedponybooks.com
FIRE STAR PRESS www.firestarpress.com


Thank you for swapping days with me, Cheryl. I really appreciate it. I'm glad to see that it's an invitation for submissions to this fabulous publishing company and all its imprints.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Sarah! I hope some of our western authors will spread their wings a little and maybe submit to some of the Tornado Alley Publications anthologies. I'm working on a couple of stories for those myself, and it's really fun! And of course, we still have a couple of slots open in two of the anthologies for PRP as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by--I'm a terrible texter, no way could I do comments on a blog. LOL
Cheryl
Well, my friend, I knew you were smart, and knew your brain just sizzles with creativity, but you--and Livia--have outdone yourselves! Wow.
ReplyDeleteQuestion--I'm writing a story for one of the bride anthologies, but I forgot which one--see what happens when your brain begins to rust--I want to make sure I'm following the exact guidelines. So, please tell me which I said I was writing for.
Thanks bunches. And mucho luck!
Celia, I have you down for the HOT one...Cowboy Cravings. But if it's not steamy we can put it in one of the others. Just let me know what you want to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your very kind words! Livia is very hard to keep up with! LOL
Hugs,
Cheryl
Sounds like a great line-up. Much to look forward to this coming summer season. Doris
ReplyDeleteYep, for sure, Doris! I'm so excited about these anthologies, and we'll be putting out even more before long with Christmas just around the corner! LOL
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Hi Cheryl, I have ideas for all these lines, but so little time. Sheesh. But when the time is right...get ready! Wishing you much success with Prairie Rose
ReplyDeletePublications. I am so honored to be part of your house, and so appreciate the respect and affection that you give us authors. xo
Tanya, we extended the date to May 1. Any chance you might get something done? Cause I know you have a lot of good ideas. I loved everything you proposed in your e-mail.
ReplyDeleteWe're so glad to have you with us, too. Love your stories, and love YOU!
Cheryl