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Death Camas: Best New England Crime Stories Anthology Series
Crime Spell Books




Description
Limited Demographic: writers who currently live in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island

We are seeking original short fiction in the following genres: mystery, thriller, suspense, caper, historical, and horror.?


Market Submission Schedule
  • Submission Window - Jan 1, 2026 thru Mar 31, 2026 (Ends 51 days from now)

Market Genres
Genres
Historical
Horror
Mystery/Crime
Suspense/Thriller

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
1000 to 5000 words
$25/piece



Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only

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Listing added: 12 January 2026


Last officially checked: 12 January 2026


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