Anthology Call: Flash Fiction

We are looking to release a new anthology of flash fiction featuring stories under 4k in length. This is something new to us, and we are opening it to new authors as well as existing JMS Books authors. If there is enough interest, it may become a series like our Top Ten Gay Romance books.

We want stories that embrace queer life and love. In today's volatile world, we cannot be silenced, and writing our stories is one way to fight back against racism and homophobia and tyranny in all its forms.

So send us scenes featuring existing characters or new couples. Or experimental pieces you couldn't pull off in a longer format. The stories can be any genre, though each MUST focus on LGBTQ+ characters (whether in a relationship or not). They must also be complete within the word limit of 4,000 words. No "to be continued" or "read my book to find out what happens." You're welcome to expand the story at a later date for publication elsewhere (or with us!), but the contract will be for 6 months' exclusivity after publication, which will convert to nonexclusive rights after that time.

Send to submissions@jms-books.com with the subject: "Flash Fiction Submission: Title of Story by Author's Name."

We will acknowledge receipt of your submission in 24 hours, but stories will not be selected for the anthology until submissions close on December 31, 2025. Accepted authors will be notified by January 15, 2026.

Please limit your submissions to no more than 3 stories under the same pseudonym. We may accept one or all of the stories (or not, there's that possibility, too), but your submissions will be considered for additional anthologies.

OTHER SUBMISSION CALLS

Seasonal Stories

Multiple deadlines

Our holiday story deadlines are:
• Christmas/Hanukkah -- submit by October 31, 2025
• New Year's 2026 -- submit by October 31, 2025
• Valentine's Day 2026 -- submit by December 31, 2025
• Spring Break -- submit by January 31, 2026
• Summer Vacation -- submit by May 31, 2026

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Over 30 MCs

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Give us sweet stories between older lovers (this is NOT a May/December call). Whether they find love late in life or live out a lifelong love story, the lovers must both be over 30 in these stories.

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Sports Buddies

Deadline: October 31, 2025

We're looking for sports-related romances. Whether the couple are on the same team or facing off on the field, or a player gets up and close with a fan, send in your sports-themed stories!

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Regencies

Deadline: November 30, 2025

We want Regency-themed historical LGBTQ+ romances of any length! These should be queer historical romances set between 1811–1820, with a focus on high culture and social life during this time. Steampunk and alternate history stories are welcome.

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Meet Cute

Deadline: December 31, 2025

These stories should focus on the moment two people stumble into each other's lives and a spark ignites. They could be strangers meeting for the first time or friends who suddenly realize they are right for each other. Give us schmaltzy, give us cuddly, give us a warm glow that makes us smile even after the story is over.

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FOR ALL SUBMISSION CALLS:

• These aren't anthology calls -- stories swill be released as individual ebooks with unique covers
• Stories over 60k will also go into print
• Payment is 50% net royalties from all channels, paid quarterly
• Our contracts are for 2 years exclusive rights and autorenew
• Stories must be 12,000 words or higher
• Stories must contain a romance -- any heat level, from sweet to erotic
• The central romance must be LGBTQ ONLY
• Stories can be any subgenre (contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy, historical, paranormal, western, etc.)
• Stories must have a HEA or HFN ending
• Adult stories only (no YA)

All stories submitted must adhere to the general guidelines found on our website. We do not consider multiple or simultaneous submissions. Reprints will be considered only if the author holds exclusive rights to republish.

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HOW TO SUBMIT:

Please follow our submission guidelines located here to submit the story. Submissions over 40,000 words must include a chapter-by-chapter synopsis.

We will acknowledge submissions within 1 day and have a response to you within 4 business days.

If you were working on a story for one of our submission calls and did not make the deadline, feel free to still send it in when the story is done. We'd love to take a look!