Elixir: An LGBT+ SFF Anthology

A project of Hansen House Books

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Give me aliens, pirates, witches, fairies, knights, warlocks, space, another realm, a vast combination so long as the protagonist shows emotional/spiritual growth. Romance not necessary, but accepted with glee. Growth can come in many forms, so we are specifically looking for stories that give a feeling of hope, even when all seems lost. We are looking for characters who face grave dangers, hit rock bottom, maybe even believe themselves to be a villain, but come to the light in the end. Our definition of LGBT+: any protagonist falling within the alphabet mafia, Trans, Bi, Pan, Gay, Lesbian, Ace, Non-Binary, if it fits it sits!

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: New adults, Young adults, All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Asexual/Aromantic people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,500 - 7,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more 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: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026