StokerCon was a blast! The SLUGGER team met in person for the first time and talked to so many great writers and readers who came by to say hi. Thanks to all who made this such a memorable and inspiring experience. We hope to catch you next year!
Fiction submissions open through tomorrow (Monday), June 15th!
Plans this weekend? How about dusting off that story of yours that’s too weird or gross or sad for other markets and send it our way? Submissions open through June 15!
The SLUGGER team had a great time at StokerCon, but more on that later. In the meantime, consider submitting to our open call which closes June 15!
Happy Pride y’all! This month and every month. Listen to Bruno, he knows what’s up.
Fiction submissions open Monday, June 1! Check out the submissions page for more info!
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Fiction submissions open until June 15!
We are also opening year round for Sound Trails submissions, which are non-fiction pieces related to music in some way, usually somewhat connected to punk and/or horror.
All submission details can be found here: sluggerfiction.com/submit/
SLUGGER a dark fiction magazine that publishes two volumes per year. Each volume includes 7-10 short stories, full page/original/B&W interior art for each story, and a Sound Trails section that features non-fiction pieces related to punk/horror music. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...
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If your publisher uses AI art, they're bad at their job. Full stop.
When a publisher claims they can't afford to invest in your cover art, what they're really saying is that they can't sell your book. /THREAD O'CLOCK
FICTION submissions are OPEN from June 1-15 2026! Please submit via this Google Form. Send us: In general, we are open to all subgenres of horror (dark fantasy, sci-fi, noir all accepted as long a…