Genres & Theme
Horror Science Fiction THEMED: Animals/insects/etc. grown to enormous sizes. There was a time when the atomics industry fueled more than political debate—it fueled the growth spurts of God’s creatures, which turned the tables against the domineering species known as man. Giant spiders, towering ants, train-sized gila monsters, praying mantises larger than 747s, and yes, even mutated leeches big enough to swallow you whole. These were the themes behind the classic Creature Feature films of the 50s and 60s. By the 70s we learned that no amount of atomic radiation would cause a flea to grow so large it could leap across an entire city, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look back on those drive-in films with a sense of fondness. They are as fun today as they were back then. It was, after all, the sight of these giant beasts attacking man that became the catalyst for many of today’s horror writers to pick up a pen. DO NOT SUBMIT HERE. This market is closed to submissions.	Go To: Website Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Report: Track Your Submissions Correct Information
Lengths
Short Story (3,000 - 5,000 words)
Media
Print Publication
Payscale
Token Payment for Short Fiction
Other Info
Accepts electronic submissions only
No simultaneous submissions allowed
No reprints accepted
No multiple submissions allowed
One-time publication
USA
Response Times
Show Overall   Note: These statistics are compiled from response reports sent to us anonymously and through our submissions tracker for registered users. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's staff. Accuracy We have received 13 reports within the past 12 months, not including 1 pending response (waiting 41 days). The more responses reported, the more accurate the info. Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most markets have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Days Reported 3 | 45.5 | 118 (min | avg | max) Responses (100%) Acceptances: 23.1% (39 days avg. per acceptance) Rejections: 69.2% (51.7 days avg. per rejection) | 55.6% personal, 33.3% form, 11.1% unspecified Rewrite Requests: 7.7% (9 days avg. per rewrite request) Non-Responses (0%) Assumed Rejections: - Author Withdrawals: - Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 4 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on: 07 May 2008 Responses have been received for submissions sent as late as: 20 Mar 2008
Themes
Recent Past Deadlines: Animals/insects/etc. grown to enormous sizes (Deadline: 31 Mar 2008)
Market Added: 13 Dec 2007 Last Updated: 01 Apr 2008 Last Checked: 27 Mar 2008

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