Blood Moon Rising

About

Blood Moon Rising is the magazine for all things 'horror'. We are also the aspiring writers and artists showcase. We are always looking for new talent for our Fiction, Poetry and Art Departments.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed

We will accept all kind of horror fiction, from vampire tales to "slasher" stories and anything in between (but it must be in the realm of horror!!!!). Tell us the tales that lurk within your mind!

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

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

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

We are looking for articles on horror movies and TV shows as well as any bios of Actors, Writers and Film Makers. We want articles on horror collectibles (toys and stuff) Halloween Masks and Models. Just horror, not Stars Wars of science fiction. Any articles on doing home made horror makeup or How to articles on making items for Halloween or for the general disturbed prankster.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Article: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Film/Television: Film, Television, See guidelines.
Lifestyle: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed

We are open to all forms of poetry but since this is a horror magazine, we like something from the dark side or horror related. So no sunshine happy stuff please. Dark, sad, and sick stuff is what we are looking for.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Open

Blood Moon Rising is looking for sick, disturbing artwork for its Nightmarish Gallery Department. We will accept horror-related artwork of any kind with the exception of nudity and extreme graphic violence.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork:

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Dark.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Most recent response reported was received on 02 Mar 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Nov 2025.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 11 Jun 2026

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