parABnormal Magazine A project of Hiraeth Books (see other related projects). About The subject matter of parABnormal Magazine is, yes, the paranormal. For us, this includes ghosts, spectres, haunts, various whisperers, and so forth. It also includes shapeshifters and creatures from various folklores. Important: Query first for reprints. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 12 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Paranormal Horror Subgenre: ParanormalLengths: Short Story: 3,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Provides free copy/copies Token payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 for original stories; $7 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 12 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: 1,500 - 4,000 words. Review: 1,500 - 4,000 words. Article: 1,500 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $20 for original articles; $6 for reprints; $7 for reviews and interviews.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 12 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Paranormal Horror Subgenre: ParanormalLengths: Poem: 5 - 15 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $6 per poem.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Query firstDates:Open to visual art submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 12 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Dark, Fantastical.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Provides free copy/copies Token payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $5 per piece.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @HiraethSf For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Shop their Store parABnormal Magazine Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 14 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 34 min | 86.6 mean avg | 75.0 median | 228 max days (75.3 std dev) Responses 85.71 % Acceptances: 35.71 % of submissions accepted (136.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 38.46 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 50.00 % (67.9 avg. days per rejection) | 14.3 % personal, 42.9 % form, 42.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 14.29 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 14.29 % (43.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (8 min | 31.0 mean avg | 41.0 median | 46 max days waiting | 1,589.1 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 8 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2025. 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