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Cowboy Up: Gay Erotic Fiction MATURE CONTENT

A project of Cleis Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Shane Allison is on the hunt once again for the best gay erotica your dirty little literary minds can conjure up. This time, the theme is COWBOYS. Stories that take place anywhere from the old west before there was a name for men on men sex to modern day stories as well as writing that delves into a world of the futuristic cowboy. According to Romance Writers of America, a romance must include two key elements: a central love story and an emotionally-satisfying, optimistic ending. In erotic romance, the sexual component is critical to the development of the romantic relationship. To get an idea of what I'm looking for, I strongly recommend reading my previous erotic romance anthologies.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Adults.

Genres:

Erotica Subgenres: Erotic Romance, Erotic Western
Romance Subgenres: Erotic Romance, Romantic Western

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,500 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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