(I Just) Died In Your Arms: Crime Fiction Inspired By One-Hit Wonders A project of Untreed Reads Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2021). We provide the following information as an archive. About Ahh, the One-Hit Wonder! That one song everybody knows but was the only hit for the artist who recorded it. Songs such as “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from The Breakfast Club was a monster hit for Simple Minds, but it was their only Billboard Top 10 hit. Throughout the decades, so many musical artists have had just the one hit, and that’s a crime. So is murder. So what better way to celebrate both than by combining them into an anthology? Here’s your chance to be inspired by your favorite One-Hit Wonder and give a chance to breathe some new life into the greatest hits of our lives. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Mystery/Crime Subgenre: CrimeLengths: Short Story: 3,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Music: Popular music. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties.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 allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) (I Just) Died In Your Arms: Crime Fiction Inspired By One-Hit Wonders Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsHaystacks & Homicide: Tales of Farmland Crime CLOSEDKiller Wore Cranberry Anthology Series DNQLGBT Mother's Day/Father's Day Stories CLOSEDMoon Shot Mystery Anthology CLOSEDMother's Day/Father's Day Crime Shorts CLOSEDSex and Violins: The Music of Murder Anthology CLOSED MATUREThanksgiving Mystery Anthology CLOSEDUntreed Reads Publishing DNQYear's End CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only