Black Lantern Publishing

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About

Black Lantern Publishing is a publishing company that was founded in 2009 by Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Abigail Huggins. Since its inception, Black Lantern has published beautiful, original art and literature that speaks to both the young and the old. It has sought out the talent that invites us into worlds that are fantastical, wonderous, and enduring.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

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We accept short fiction works of all varieties, but particularly enjoy works with well-rounded characters, concise plots, and lasting impressions. We accept works of fantasy, magic realism, mystery, and some horror (though please don't send us gore). Generally, we do not publish stories with extreme profanity, unless they are exceptionally well written.

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, excluding Extreme Horror
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.

Styles:

Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, excluding Extreme Horror
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 20 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026