So, this time we are looking for stories where food is a central or pivotal element to the plot. Is it the Last Supper? Court intrigue using poison? This means that all of the stories must have a meal or dish as part of their central theme, and as usual we prefer stories that fall under the speculative fiction umbrella.
Think of how food has been a big part of literature. Where would Snow White be without the apple (or Adam and Eve)? In movies like Thor: The Dark World you have Dr. Strange offered tea and Thor responded he doesn’t drink it and got a big (self-refilling) mug of beer. Where would Star Trek: The Next Generation be without “Earl Grey, hot”? Think of all the meals in the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, or how Rincewind fantasizes about potatoes. How much Turkish Delight was a factor in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. These are the kinds of food connections that we are looking for.
A recipe for the key element (or one of the dishes if it is a meal – failing that the full menu) would be appreciated.
Permanently closing for submissions on May 1, 2025 (Begins 82 days from now)
Market Genres
Genres
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
5000 to 7500 words
$5/piece
Novelette
7500 to 7999 words
$5/piece
Novelette
8000 to 12000 words
$10/piece
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
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