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Description
Enchantress, goddess, witch, predatory seductress… Inevitably, Circe has been best-known in these terms, through the male gaze of Homer, Hesiod et al., as interpreted by readers and storytellers until today. Rarely does the classic literature give us a rounded view of a woman subject to the same flaws and emotions as the rest of us: jealousy, desire, unrequited love; her witchcraft is perhaps not so much dreadful as awe-inspiring and led by nature. What we know of her story is piecemeal, from many sources. This enriching collection will bring together new stories and ancient origins, offering a wider perspective on the whole life of the enigmatic, enchanting Circe. Stories submitted for consideration need to explore new or expanded angles to the character: have her follow alternative paths, present different viewpoints, give deeper background, counter the patriarchal narrative and male gaze, or perhaps pursue story lines that are hinted at in the original tales and poetry.


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Market Genres
Genres
Fantasy

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
3000 to 4000 words
8 cents/word


Reprints
Short Story
3000 to 4000 words
6 cents/word


Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only

Market-Provided Data

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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 15 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 17 | Average: 95.86 | Median: 87 | Max: 149
Responded:
100.00%
Accepted:
6.66% - avg 71 days
Rejected:
93.33% - avg 97 days (0.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawn:
-

Pending:
There are 1 pending responses. (166 min | 166.00 average | 166 median | 166 max days waiting)
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Listing added: 16 April 2024


Last officially checked: 16 April 2024


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