Forbidden Fruit MATURE CONTENT Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About What we're after is well-written gay male fiction with original, interesting plots and characters. Stories should be well written and original; be in any genre (romance, humour, fantasy, horror, sf to name but a few) but contain at least some reference to relationships and/or erotica; be erotic rather than pornographic (ie lean towards romance or romantic sex rather than hard-core descriptions of the act); have a gay character or characters central to the plot; be sympathetic in tone towards gay men. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Fiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Adults.Genres: Erotica RomanceLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Forbidden Fruit 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! 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