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Bascomb James
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Guest Editor at Third Flatiron Anthologies

1/29/2016

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I am pleased and honored to be a guest editor for the upcoming Hyperpowers anthology published by Third Flatiron Anthologies.  Juliana Rew at TF publishes four themed anthologies each year. In addition to theme-specific stories, each anthology includes one or two humorous flash fiction pieces (Grins and Gurgles). Some of the published stories are featured as podcasts.

The theme for the Summer 2016 anthology is “Hyperpowers,” featuring space opera and military science fiction stories. Space operas are dramatic, large-scale science fiction adventures focusing on character and plot action. We’re looking for page-turners, adventure stories that keep us on the edge of our seats. Mindless mayhem just doesn’t cut it. We want compelling science fiction tales that wake our emotions and stimulate our imagination.
    
With all of space and time to choose from, this is your chance to show off your world-building and storytelling chops. Show us the tech, the people, and the politics; weave them into rebellions, invasions, hostage rescues, fleet actions, cyber wars, and special ops. It’s all good. Please stay away from fantasy elements (wizards, magic, gods, etc.). Fan fiction is a definite no-no. 

Third Flatiron is seeking original unpublished stories for this anthology.  Base compensation is $0.03/word but you could receive more. See the submissions page for complete information on remuneration and rights sought.

Open submission period:  January 15 – March 15, 2016. 

Length:  1,500 to 3,000 words for theme stories; flash humor pieces should be around 600 words.

Submission method:  See the submissions page for detailed submission instructions.

Simultaneous submissions = No.  Multiple submissions = No.

 

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Last Outpost Update - January 2016

1/13/2016

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I tuned in to the President’s State of the Union speech last night and I have to admit my mind was wandering during most of it.  The local impact of his speech included the realization that I needed to post this State of the Book update.   In case you’ve forgotten, Last Outpost, the third volume in the Far Orbit space adventure series was open for submissions from September 15 through December 15, 2015.  During that time, we had an open call for military space adventure stories.  A gratifying number of you responded to the call and I am thankful for your submissions.    
 
Submissions
The submission period is closed and everyone who submitted during the open window should have heard from me.  Let me know if you have not received a response yet.  During this submission cycle, the average response time was <7 days. 
 
Intermission
Once the initial parsing was completed, I took a break to reset and clear my head.  My last acts during the intermission were (a) purchasing a Lottery ticket for the $1.5 billion drawing and (b) a two hour self-directed fantasy where I was Trumpianly rich and able to piss people off in wholesale lots.  The cost for the whole experience was less than a movie ticket.  The infernal villainy - priceless.  
 
Short List Parsing
At this writing, I’m back in editor mode; re-reading shortlisted stories and making lists, revision notes, and first-pass line edits.  This is the exciting and frustrating part of the book creation process.  In order to create a work that appeals to a broad range of readers, I sometimes have to say, “No thanks” to very good stories.
 
And Finally…
The State of the Book is strong and we hope to start making notifications in mid-February.

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