Jack-o'-Spec: Tales of Halloween and Fantasy

A project of Raven Electrick Ink (see other related projects).

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

About

Jack-o'-Spec: Tales of Halloween and Fantasy is a planned paperback anthology of speculative short stories, flash fiction, and poetry about Halloween and the traditions and legends surrounding it. All works must contain an element of science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural horror. If it's not speculative, I'm not interested. Also note that this will not be an all-horror anthology. I want to see science fiction and fantasy in a variety of sub-genres.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Horror Subgenre: Supernatural
Science Fiction 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.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 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 allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Horror Subgenre: Supernatural
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 60 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

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

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026