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"Spring" and "Fling" imply romance. We want love stories. The romance novel remains the most popular literary genre. We want short pieces that mimic the romance novel. We'd also love to see submissions that turn the genre on its head.

Nothing gratuitous or explicit will be considered.

We are interested in including original art, photography, video, and audio. Since Spring Fling is a web-based anthology, it can accommodate all media. In print and e-reader versions, we'll use QR codes to link to video.

The submissions will be posted on MaysPublishing.com starting on March 1, 2025. If we receive enough submissions, we will combine some or all into a book version.

If your work is selected for the book version, you will receive a complimentary e-book copy of Spring Fling.

There will be a live component. Readings and an open mic will be held at The Art Museum of South Texas on March 20, 2025. If you can't attend in person, please send a video. We'll include it in the event.

Send submissions as attached Word documents to MaysPublishing@Yahoo.com. Put "Spring Fling" in the subject line.

Or submit via the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Partial List of Participants:

Tom Murphy

Juan Perez

Alan Berecka

Priscille Nyeck

Chris Law

Sara Baker

Sister Lou Ella Hickman

Vaughn Westheimer

Cynthia Breeding

William Mays

Carol Mays

Faith Rosas

Amanda Rosas

Alice Marks

Jason Abshire

Speculative Fiction Event Contributors

Event Day 1 Philip Hsu

Event Day 2 Annie Huckabee

Event Day 3 Juan Perez

Event Day 4 Michael Latella

Event Day 5 Sister Lou Ella Hickman

Event Day 6 John Grey

Event Day 7 Jon Adcock

Event Day 8 Carol Mays

Event Day 9 William Mays

Event Day 10 Vaughn Westheimer

Event Day 11 Miguel Rodriguez

Event Dy 12 Cary Tucker

Event Day 13 Jimmy Willden

Event Day 14 H.L. Dowless

Event Day 15 Charles Etheridge

Event Day 16 Joel Ortiz

Event Day 17 Mandy Ashcraft

Event Day 18 David Carpenter

Event Day 19 Kristopher Cisneros

Event Day 20 Gale Acuff

Event Day 21 R. A. Daunton

Event Day 22 Kenneth Moore

Event Day 23 Matthew Spence

Event Day 24 Ricky Ginsburg

Event Day 25 Alisa Hope Wagner

Event Day 26 D, Weiss

Event Day 27 Abrar Ahmad

Event Day 28 William Mays

Event Day 29 Video excerpts

Event Day 30 Creepy

Event Day 31 Cameron Hoormann

Submission Guidelines

Mystery Twistery celebrates mysteries.

Police Procedurals

Private Detectives

Thrillers

Mystery Twistery also celebrates personal mysteries.

Why did my spouse leave me?

What really happened at that family dinner?

We are looking for works from 1-3 pages. Longer pieces may be considered.

Submit to MAYSPUBLISHING@Yahoo.com

or use the contact form on MAYSPUBLISHING.COM

Put "Mystery Twistery Submission" in the subject line.

Submissions close May 31

Corpus Christi Writers 2023

Many writers from previous anthologies return to this sixth book in the series, and many new writers join them. Youthful exuberance coexists with polished style. The themes vary and express the unique viewpoints of the writers. Cursive writing makes a comeback in this volume, and a 1952 Royal Quiet Deluxe Typewriter makes a guest appearance. Submissions about ranching, fishing, and the roaring waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide a strong sense of place. Compelling female voices speak out about spousal abuse, violence directed at women, and a desire for identity outside traditional male-defined roles. As part of our goal to develop unique expression, we feature the work of local artists and photographers who view familiar landscapes from a slightly different perspective. While the print version is black and white, e-book versions support color images. Biographies tend to be shortened in the book. For full bios and more information on the writers, see our comprehensive list of writers.

The contributors to CCW2023 are:

Alamgir Hashmi

Alan Berecka

Alice Marks

Alisa Hope Wagner

Alyanna Mena

Alyson Greene

Alyssa Outhwaite

Carol Mays

Claire Taylor

Clara Isabel Tamez

Cynthia Breeding

Charles Etheridge

Christian Garduno

Dennis Denman

Devorah Fox

Donna Huddleston

Dragon Bodhing

Dylan Lopez

D. Weiss

Ellissa Brewster

Elizabeth N. Flores

Esther Bonilla Read

F.E.I.

Gerald Beckman

Jacob R. Benavides

Jacqueline Gonzalez

J. L. Wright

JoAnn Sanderson

Joel Ortiz

Joseph Wilson

John Meza

John Morris

Michelle Zudrell

John Pettigrove

Juan Manuel Perez

Judy Bloomquist

Judy Mastenbrook

Julieta Corpus

Karen Cline-Tardiff

Sister Lou Ella Hickman

Lizbette Ocasio-Russe

Louise Knolle Pettigrove

Lucas Jasso

Mason Graves

Matthew Rosas

Michael Quintana

Michelle Eccellente Stevenson

Mike Mercer

Mona Schroeder

Neina Chapa

Neesy Tompkins

Octavio Quintanilla

Pete Adler

Pete Lutz

Roberta Dohse

Robin Carstensen

Roy Gomez

Sarah K. Lenz

Scott Wayland Griffin

Sophia Chapa

Stephen Gambill

Susan Daubenspeck

Tito Perez

Tom Murphy

Tonāntzin Rodríguez

Wayne Hankins

William Mays

William Walton

Albert Morales

Cynthia Giery

Jeff Janko

Jen Deselms

Jill Scott

Kerstin Berger

Kimberly Ward

LuAnn Kingsbury

Mandy Ashcraft

Margaret Cleaves

Nicole Serrao

Ricardo Ruiz

Corpus Christi Writers 2022

The Corpus Christi Writers series strives to present diverse views and perspectives that, taken as a whole, reflect what people in this community are thinking. Many writers from previous anthologies return to this fifth book in the series, and many new writers join them. Youthful exuberance coexists with polished style. The themes vary and express the unique viewpoints of the writers.Chupacabras and talking animals take a hiatus this year, while Port Aransas figures prominently. Teeth make a strong appearance, and one story is told from the perspective of a can of paint.

In previous anthologies, we included photos and art that illustrated or amplified the selections or the writing process. Here, we are showcasing the rich and diverse work of visual artists from South Texas because they are a vital part of the creative environment. The images range from traditional to abstract. While the print version of the anthology prints in black and white, the Kindle version provides full-color images. The Kindle version also features bonus images and bonus writing.

Much of the content from each of the anthologies migrates to MaysPublishing.com. This website now has rich content that rotates daily and draws an average of a thousand visitors a month. It links directly to the websites of the authors and artists. We invite anyone anywhere in the world to join the community. In addition to showcasing outstanding work, we strive to become a trusted source for people looking for quality writing, particularly flash fiction, poetry, and works that combine words and images.

For full bios and more information on the writers in CCW2022, please go to MaysPublishing.com

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CCW 2022 Contributors

Writing:

Alan Berecka

Alisa Hope Wagner

Alyanna Mena

Alyssa Outwaithe

Azrael Montoya

Blu Chapa

Carol Mays

Charles Etheridge

Christian Garduno

Clara Isabel Tamez

Cynthia Roepke

David Carpenter

Devorah Fox

Donna Huddleston

Donna Lea Anderson

Dylan Lopez

Elizabeth Flores

D Weiss

Emma Helene Guerra

Gerald Beckman

Herb Canales

Javier Villarreal

Jason Bond

Jen Deselms

Jimmy Willden

Jo Ann Sanderson

Joel Ortiz

John Kemmerly

John Meza

John Morris

Jon Gregory

Joseph Wilson

Joshua Bridgwater Hamilton

Juan Michael Perez

Kenneth Bennight

Kristi Sprinkle

Sister Lou Ella Hickman

Mandy Ashcraft

Manuel Ruiz

Mariah Massengill

Matt Rosas

Mulberry-34

Michelle Eccellente Stevenson

Mike Mercer

Mona Schroeder

Nolan Read

Neesy Tompkins

Norman Delaney

Patricia Alaniz

Pete Adler

Paul Aster Cohen

Roberta Dohse

Robin Carstensen

Sarah K Lenz

S Matt Read

Shannon Dougherty

S. P. Wilkins

Susan Daubenspeck

Theresa Kuhl-Babcock

Tom Murphy

Wayne Hankins

William Mays

William Walton

Images

Albert Morales

Belinda Aguilar

Cynthia Alvarez

Cynthia Giery

Daniel Solis

Jeffrey Janko

Jimmy Pena

John Morris

Justin Quintanilla

Philip Perez

Ricardo Ruiz

William Mays

Corpus Christi Writers 2021

The series, Corpus Christi Writers, strives to present diverse views and perspectives that, taken as a whole, reflect what people in this community are thinking. Many writers from previous anthologies return to this fourth book in the series, and many new writers join them. Youthful exuberance coexists with polished style. Chupacabras reappear. Talking animals take a hiatus, but the chatty squirrel will not be denied. People who live on the edge share time and space with those who support traditional values. Surprisingly, there are no stories of a dystopian future, but the search for love and meaning remains universal—and elusive. Some strive for sexual identity; others find passion in unexpected places; a few accept isolation and self-reliance. Sometimes, a harsh physical environment tests one’s mettle and underscores internal conflict.

Visuals play an essential role in this book, sometimes as annotations to the writing, sometimes integrated into the works. Standalone images illustrate the writing process.

This anthology features a group project. While seemingly silly, it touches on serious topics such as fake news and the spoofing of websites.

You can find more information about the writers at MaysPublishing.com. You will also find many other stories and poems from writers from around the world. We urge you to submit your work. MaysPublishing.com also features galleries of the artists and photographers who contribute to our projects.

Thanks to all who participated. We feel there is great talent here, and we appreciate the opportunity to showcase it BUY NOW

Winter Splinter

Call for Submissions

We've received an overwhelming response from people all over the world. To be considered for inclusion in the book versions of Winter Splinter, we considered all submissions received by December 10, 2024.

We will honor our the original deadline of December 31 and consider those submissions for inclusion on our website.

Winter Splinter is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. This web-based anthology will feature poems and stories about winter. There are numerous cultural and religious holidays during winter. These include Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanza. We welcome human stories and poems set against the background of ANY tradition.

We also welcome stories about the weather: cold in the northern hemisphere and hot in the southern hemisphere. A short story about going to beach in Sydney, Australia on Christmas Day would be interesting.

Additionally, we welcome stories that have nothing to do with weather or holidays but occur during winter.

We love edgy short fiction or poetry.

Also, we have room in the book for original art and photography.

Length

We want short pieces from 1 - 5 pages in length. We have received longer submissions and may include them in the book versions, but at this stage, it's challenging to find room for them.

Web-based

This is a web-based anthology. The works will appear on MaysPublishing.com starting on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Contributors to the book will receive a complimentary e-book copy.

Art and Video

We welcome original art and photography that fits with the theme. At this moment, we are looking for winter cityscapes, but are open to suggestions. We welcome writers recording videos of themselves reading. Any videos would be included in the Kindle versions and may be included in the print version via QR code. Videos are time-consuming to deal with, so please get those to us by early December. Please contact us for instructions on video before submitting them.

How to Submit

We switched web platforms and are having email issues. Please send submissions to MaysPublishing@Yahoo.com as attached Word documents. Alternately, use the contact form on the bottom of the page for more information.

Submission Deadline

The submission deadline is December 31 to be considered for publishing on MaysPublishing.com. To be considered for the print and e-book versions, please submit by December 10.

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The Corpus Christi Writers Series series was published from 2018 - 2023