American small press Sanguine Press editors Ereika Collins & Bernard McGhee are reading for the anthology Transitions & Awakenings. The theme of the anthology can be summarised as ‘I regret nothing’. Stories must be some form of speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc) and feature at least one character who has no regrets. There should also be a significant proportion of people of colour in the cast.
Stories should be original, up to 10,000 words, though truly exceptional stories up to 12,000 words may be considered. No serials, reprints, multiple or simultaneous submissions. Payment is 10¢ per word for the first 1,000 words, 5¢ for the next 5,000 words, and 3¢ per word after that. Deadline is 30 June.