Spectral Book of Horror Stories, edited by Mark Morris – ©2014 respective individual authors/Spectral Press. Artwork ©2014 Vincent Chong
Mark Morris has just announced the following:
“I’m pleased to announce that THE 2ND SPECTRAL BOOK OF HORROR STORIES is now open to submissions! Stories can be any length (though the preferred length is 2000-8000 words) and payment is £20 per 1000 words, up to a maximum of £100, which means that if you submit a story that’s over 5000 words it will be on the understanding that you’ll be giving us those additional words for free. The closing date for submissions is June 30th, and the book will be launched at FantasyCon in October. Due to the volume of stories I’m expecting to receive over the next few months it may take a while for me to get back to you, and my responses may, by necessity, be brief (I have my own writing deadlines to meet, after all). All submissions should be sent to
spectralhorror2@gmail.com
and stories should be double-spaced in a clear, readable font. There’s no theme for the anthology – all I’m looking for are well-written, original, disturbing stories that push my buttons. If you want further clues as to the kinds of stories I like, I recommend you buy and read a copy of the inaugural volume of THE SPECTRAL BOOK OF HORROR STORIES, which is available from Spectral Press. Thanks – and good luck!”
The Spectral Book of Horror Stories will once again feature a cover by Vincent Chong.
PRICES WILL REMAIN THE SAME AS LAST YEAR AND WE WILL ACCEPT ADVANCE ORDERS – EMAIL spectralpress[AT]gmail[DOT]com for details.
Thank you!
THE SPECTRAL BOOK OF HORROR STORIES VOL 1
£12.50 UK
£15 EU
$30 US & RoW
Spectral Press 
Reblogged this on THOMAS BROWN.
How exciting! What are your policies regarding multiple and simultaneous submissions?
Hey,
Can we multi sub?
Reblogged this on SIMON DEWAR.
Hello Simon and Tom,
Many thanks for your interest in subbing to The Spectral Book of Horror Stories vol 2!
Sorry, no multiple submissions as we reckon there’ll be a small mountain of them over the next few months. =)
Simon
Thanks for clarifying that!
Just one more regarding that, will Mark be making decisions as he goes along, or wait until the deadline has passed before accepting / rejecting stories? And (which is kind of linked), if I send one and it is rejected before the deadline, is that my only throw of the dice as it were…?
Thanks,
Tom
Hello Tom,
With regards to both questions, I think you need to contact Mark on the above email to clarify them.
Cheers
Simon
OK, thanks!
Hey,
This sounds great. Definitely going to sub!
Do you accept reprints, or just originals?
Cheers,
Jeremy Szal
Hello Jeremy!
Thanks for your interest!
We’re looking for original stories only please. =D
Simon
Do accept micro/flash fiction? (500 words or less)?
Hello,
Unfortunately not – but thanks for your interest! =)
Simon
Evening Simon
Is there an particular format needed for the subject line of the submission email?
Thanks
Cat
Thanks for your interest Cat!
Just writing ‘SBoHS 2 submission’ would be sufficient, I think…
Good luck!
Simon
I’m from the Philippines and I write stories in English. Just wanna ask if you’re accepting submissions from other countries. Many thanks.
We certainly are accepting stories from all around the world, Nightbridge… so go for it!
Simon
Hi. What are your feelings about profanity? The next-to-main character in the story I’m considering sending never got past college emotionally, and it shows.
Profanity isn’t a problem at all, Cathy – send the story in! =)
Simon
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This anthology looks interesting for horror writers. The deadline is June 30th.
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To Simonmarshmallowjones
Dear Simon
I write and submit horror stories. I think it was duotrope that I saw the spectral book of horrors in and I’m very interested in submitting to the book, what format should I submit in, as I don’t see any info about any particular fomat? Also do I have to put
SBoHS 2 in the subject line with title etc? Does the pages have to be numbered either with footers or headers and does the title have be on every page? Just one more question: Do you accept artwork? Your help in the above matters would be most kindly appreciated.
Thank you.
Miss Maria Bertolone
Hello Maria!
No particular submission requirements except that it should be a Word doc and in a legible font size (12pt Times New Roman will do). Put in SBoHS2 submission in the subject line, and in the body of the email (addressed to Mark Morris) a covering letter with the title of the story, word count, your name and address and a short bio (especially publication history). Then send away (Mark will be reading and choosing the stories).
Best of luck!
Simon
Spectral Press
I actually heard about this some time ago, and was not aware of any submission requirements. Therefore, I didn’t worry about formatting and I’m pretty sure I didn’t sub directly to Mark. Should I try again
Thanks,
Cathy
Cathy,
If you could please send your submission directly to Mark Morris at spectralhorror2@gmail.com, then things will run smoothly.
Many thanks!
Simon
Spectral Press
Thanks much!
To simonmarshmallowjones
Dear Simon
Would just like to thank you for your very swift and helpful reply. I can happily get on with submitting now that I’m sure of what to do.
Kind regards.
Miss Maria Bertolone
To simonmarshmallowjones
Dear Simon
Hello and sorry to bother you again, but there’s just three other things I would like to clarify. As I understand it from your answer to my original post I have to put SBoHS2 in both the subject line and body of the email am I correct in my interpretation of your answer? Also when addressing to Mark Morris do I put his name in the subject line too? Finally, would the covering letter with all my details have to be sent separately and in advance of the email containing the attached file.
Your help in the above matters would be kindly appreciated. Again Thank you for all your time.
Kind regards.
Miss Maria Bertolone
Hello Maria,
Just put “SHoHS2 submision: ‘Title of Story'” in the subject line.
Just attach your submission to the email with the cover letter. That will be sufficient.
Regards
Simon
Hello Simon
And thank you for your latest reply and all your time and patience. I’m already at work getting my story typed up on the computer. I’ve got half a page done up to now.
With Kind regards.
Maria
Do the writers get a copy of the book?
Hello ladyspiderwitch,
Indeed they do – two complimentary copies in fact.
Simon
Reblogged this on Paranormal& Witchy Fiction.
Thanks i just sent my submission but I didn’t write SBoH52″ in the subject line. Should i Send again? Thanks
Any theme other than horror?
Hello SistersDent
Dark fiction of some description – psychological horror, for instance, would fit the bill nicely, or some kind of unsettling host story… phobias and fears, real or imagined…
Simon
That should be ghost, not host… =)
Hello Simon
I submitted my story to Spectral Horrors Volume 2 as promised following the guidence you kindly gave me. It was sent on the 29th June as I had a bit of tidying up to do on it.
Was just wondering if you had received it? Only of late I have been having issues with people sometimes not getting my emails. If it would be possible to kindly let me know,
I appreciate how busy you must be.
Thank you for all your time.
Kind regards.
Maria
Hello Maria!
Mark is a bit snowed under – we’ve had over 800 submissions so he’ll acknowledge its receipt at some point…
SMJ
Hello Simon
Thank you for your swift reply. I’m sorry for bothering you when your so busy, anyway hope that it did get to you. and if it did you enjoy reading.
Thank you again for taking the time to reply.
Kind regards
Maria