Day in the Life of an Idiot

Time Well Bent: Queer Alternate History—Haworth Press, Positronic Division, See E-mail address. Editor: Sacchi Green. "Time Well Bent will be an anthology of speculative fiction in the sub-genre of alternate history, written from GLBTQ perspectives. Imagine some historical event, of great or slight significance, veering off from what is currently recorded, thereby changing history in large or small ways. The alternate sexuality of the protagonists must play an integral part in the course of events."

"Elements of time travel with the intention of altering history will be a hard sell, but might work. Fantasy could fit when the historical period or cultural setting is appropriate, such as in the Medieval or Renaissance eras, or, as a culture-based example, in a story of Roma (Gypsies) resisting Nazi oppression."

"This book is not intended to be erotica. Plot, setting, and characterization are the essential elements. Any level of erotic content integral to the development of the story is fine, but nothing gratuitous."

"[NOTE: after reading some submissions, I need to make it clear that I'm not looking for historical ‘slash,’ as such, or stories that are primarily romance. It's a matter of tone and focus. Relationships (and sex) can be part of the story, but the historical and speculative aspects must be central. I should also point out that I've received enough proposals to fill the book, but they aren't all working out, so if you have an idea burning a hole in your psyche, fling it at me.]"

3000–8000 words; pays $100.

"Deadlines: Queries are advisable to [E-mail address below] indicating the historical period and gender presentation you want to write about. Final manuscripts must be submitted by June 30."