Max Avalon A project of The Zharmae Publishing Press (see other related projects). This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. About Max Avalon is the short story and pulp imprint focused exclusively on speculative fiction, and generally manned by Max Avalon himself. MA is an imprint of TZPP Books. Country of Publication United States Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication Fiction On Hiatus Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-GenreLengths: Short Story: 5,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 20,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Pulp.Topics:None found.Payment:Token advance (under US$200) + >= 15% royalties Token advance (under US$200). ≥ 15% royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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. Go to publisher's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Max Avalon 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! Related ProjectsF.W. Fife Books CLOSEDillusio & baqer CLOSEDJabari & Jaser Books BELIEVED DEFUNCTLove, Sex & Merlot Books (LSM Books) ON HIATUS MATURELuthando Coeur CLOSEDPorfirio Press ON HIATUSPorfirio Press Mystery Short Contest DNQShannon & Elm ON HIATUSTales of the Heinous ON HIATUSThe Zharmae Publishing Press Annual Competition CLOSEDThe Zharmae Publishing Press CLOSED MATURE 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.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