The Pit is Now Open! Summer 2017 Theme: Sand and Sea: Things From The Deep

Posted by Philly Flash Inferno May 03, 2017

The Pit is Now Open! Summer 2017 Theme: Sand and Sea: Things From The Deep

Lord Cthulhu on a Grenade Break on Bourbon,Catt Colborn

Hello,

It is getting warmer here on the East Coast, and we want to get things cooking on the page. We love that it is time to get out our pens, pencils, iPads, puters, and pamphlets and start scratching. By the end, which we are in no rush for, we want to see what you have baked.

Speaking of which, let's speak more about the seasonal theme.

Some of us at PFI, love Lovecraft. Some of us love soaking in the sea. Some of us do not find anything savvy about the sand and being buried. It leaves us all to imagine: What is waiting in the deep-dark-deep of surf and sand? What is waiting to grab at our feet, reel us in, and scare us to death?

Your guidelines are the same as with our ongoing theme: Nothing over 1000 words (but you can submit up to three stories or poems or interviews with that count). You can submit up to three photos or pieces of art in any medium (You must stick to the themes mentioned).

We feel you have a ton of ideas with the 7 deadlies, but note that the seasonal theme on the blog (Sand and Sea: Things from the Deep), is what is considered for the featured artist prize. The token is usually 25 dollars or more, considering what we get from the kindness of donations throughout the year. Some donate it back to PFI and some enjoy it (we run on love, hate, and donations here. No one gets paid). Either way, we are as happy as people in a pit can be for you. Yay. No one will treat you differently for your free will...

Ughhh---Minos is nudging me, telling me to tell you, he will treat you differently, for using your free will, if you do not follow our guidelines and rules in our sidebar (he doesn't care much for money). See the pleadings to Minos. He is a big deal around here (people mention him more than I, in emails, the frikin' creator)!

Anyhow, I am Catt, and I am officially ringing the bell to reanimate this City of Char(n);)Ding!

Friendly reminder: I will be teaching a Master Class in Flash Fiction at Philadelphia Writers' Conference, June 10th and 11th (the 9th has many wonderful people also. See my last post and visit their website for more details. Also, many thanks to past contributors and friend/enemies that visited me at AWP2017!

Have a Happy Summer,

Catt

P.S. Subs close in August(extended until we publish STOP in Blog). We print a proof in August. This does not mean you will receive your magazine instantaneously in August, people! Great creations take time. I usually do not receive my other lit journals for six months. I think we do pretty good at start to finish rates. Please do not personally email me a 100 times. I have been writing for 40 years (that's right...from birth, haha)! I do not know of many publishers that put up with that business.

Thanks and carry on...

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Frequently Asked Questions: What is to become of submissions to Phillyflashinferno@gmail.com? Answer: We will keep it and probably add a small press email (TBA). Every new game plan starts with new stages to make it work. We are writing this description a few days into 2021, after one of the worst years in history. With that being said/jotted down; we are starting with a few requested and acquired novellas, anthologies, and novels. The launching books will be one from PFI creator, published author and professor, Catt Colborn. Next, we will be moving into two novellas from local area authors [TBA], and a horror anthology. It might be quiet until promotion starts but keep checking the site.
But what about your roots in subs from horror flash fiction and poetry? Answer: We have a few slots left in the horror anthology set to press in 2021 or 2022 (it is during the last of Covid-times hopefully), so no promises for times, places, or values. I know I would like to start small, and we might acquire editors and POD, maybe a few starter copies for you, but we are not releasing more info right now.
Where am I submitting my work? Answer: Please send your submissions to phillyflashinferno@gmail.com *please read the process of submitting in the header above. Don't be a little demon and ignore my plee.
I didn't put "submissions" in the header of the email. Will I still get an answer? Answer: Maybe. This is the best Minos can promise. Don't hit "send" until you read the specs in our site header and "submission guidelines" posts [TBA], required for each project.
I made some mistakes in my submission. Can I resubmit? Answer: Rule of thumb is at least three rounds of editing before hitting the "send." A few common mistakes are sometimes overlooked and edited, but after a few disasters...it becomes Minos' tale...he just likes to play with his "tail." Don't upset Minos!