Would you like to write for The Insignia Series? Please browse the following open submission calls, and check back regularly for updates.
—Please read the criteria for submission carefully. Each anthology call is different and the specific themes may not be outlined on Duotrope or The Grinder’s current listings.—
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PROJECTS FOR 2019
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We’d be happy to answer any queries or discuss your story themes etc. Email us at the above address, or contact Kelly via Facebook.
We look forward to reading your submissions, and thank you in advance for your support of our series.
~Kelly Matsuura~
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Hi Jeremy! Sorry, but I’m only interested in full short stories. They can be flash pieces (under 1000 words) or reprinted stories are fine too, if you have anything like that. (Or time to write a quick piece this month) 🙂
Also, if you have a published Asian fantasy book or short story, I’m happy to post the info on the blog here. Cheers, Kelly.
Well, I have a kind of different spin. My Toonopolis series takes place in a cartoon universe and there is a section of it called Animetown, which borrows a lot of Anime/Asian inspired themes and tropes. There is a full novella starring Anchihiiroo (a minor antagonist in my first novel) that takes place entirely in Animetown. And Wan-Wan (a mech-dog created by an inventor named Yuki in Animetown) is one of my main character’s companions in my first full novel. So… it both is and isn’t in your wheelhouse. Thoughts? 🙂
It sounds really cool! On the blog, my only criteria for sharing books is that the stories have Asian characters, but I don’t mind which country (or fictional world) they live in. However, for the anthologies I’m looking for stories set in specific regions with native characters from those areas.
So, I’ll look up your series and will share it on the blog when I get time. Good luck with the new novels 🙂
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Not sure if you already have a theme for the next anthology in mind, but in case you don’t, I’ll throw in my 2 cents: I’d like to see stories revolve around diasporic Asians, especially those who’ve been forcibly displaced by war. There’s a lot of sociocultural dynamics and issues to play with, in addition to sprinkling in speculative elements. I think that’ll make for a really interesting and relevant set of stories.
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When you say “Asia”, do you mean any country that’s technically in Asia— including places like Russia, Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, etc? Or are you wanting an emphasis on the Far Eastern cultures, and the sort of countries/cultures most people think of when they think of the Orient?
Hello! I’d be happy to consider stories about West/South Asian countries and cultures. Very interesting!
When will the Asian Beasts anthology appear?
Hi there! Submissions are still open for the Asian Beasts one. I need more stories before I can publish it, so the release will be early next year sometime.
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