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Tales from the Crosstimbers is a quarterly periodical that publishes short fiction with an emphasis on science fiction, fantasy, splipstream, and horror. We also occassionally publish non-fiction articles related to our genres or to the craft of writing. A small group of authors living in Oklahoma serves as curators and owners.
Our primary purpose is to provide a readers with quality speculative fiction. We also strive to support authors. We encourage submissions from all authors and locations, but especially encourage those in the following groups to submit stories:

  • local and regional authors from Oklahoma and surrounding states, roughly the region of the Crosstimbers Forrest
  • authors from under-represented groups who bring their lived experience to their work
  • new and unpublished authors

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2024

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open

Query first for longer stories. See full guidelines for details.

Dates:

Open to fiction submissions through 15 April 2025* (approx. 23 days from now). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.01/word; $10 minimum; $25 maximum.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Open
Dates:

Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 April 2025* (approx. 23 days from now). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Essay Essay1,000 - 2,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Literature/Books (General, See guidelines).

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.01/word; $10 minimum; $25 maximum.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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.

Tales from the Crosstimbers Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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AccuracyWe have received 8 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported32 min | 38.0 mean avg | 55.0 median | 76 max days (15.7 std dev)
Pending2 responses are pending (2 min | 8.0 mean avg | 8.0 median | 14 max days waiting | 8.5 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days.
Most recent response reported was received on 06 Feb 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Jan 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025
Last Audited: 01 Dec 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 01 Dec 2024
Listing may be deactivated on:
20 Apr 2025 This listing is currently being reviewed for a qualification issue.

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