Series Type: Gay (M/M) - Cowboys / Western
Novella Length: 18,000 to 39,999 words
Heat Level: 3+
The heroes (the main focus of each novella) must be strictly gay and not bisexual. For storyline purposes, your heroes may have a history of heterosexual or bisexual activity, but generally, they are now either fully out of the closet or will be fully out before the story concludes. Again, all "female" involvement within the story should be kept to a minimum.
Specific Guidelines: Got your own story to tell? Each novella should have a western USA setting and feature at least one hero who either works as a cowboy, a rancher, or has a similar type of occupation. Although we prefer stories with a contemporary setting, historical westerns will also be considered. In general, stories may also be sub-categorized as romantic comedy, suspense or thriller, action and adventure. But once again, please keep in mind that at least one of your heroes must have an occupation where a cowboy hat is part of his regular attire, just the sort of hero depicted in the above photograph. Moreover, all stories should have a "happily ever after" ending, or at least what is considered a "happily for now" conclusion.
Important notes: Amber Allure will not consider any previously published stories, therefore each novella should include only new material. Additionally, the submission should not be part of a series published at another house. Only completed manuscripts will be accepted for consideration. Please also include a detailed synopsis of the manuscript as well as a query letter. And finally, no simultaneous submissions please.
Deadline for Submissions: April 1, 2011 (no exceptions)
Email Address: After preparing your documents according to the "General Submission/Formatting Info" listed above, please submit the full manuscript, synopsis, and query letter to:
submissions_howthewestwasfun@amberquill.com
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