Needed by STARbooks Press:

GYM BUDDIES AND BUFF BOYS
Edited by Mickey Erlach

Deadline: November 15, 2010

Remember those old-school gyms where you walked in and smelled sweat, chalk and testosterone? You didn't know whether to work out or go into the shower room and get worked over. There was no spandex or spinning classes, just a bunch of big muscular dudes working out in old torn up sweats or even no shirt. Their muscles were glistening, bodies were straining, and veins popping. Yeah, you know where we are going with this.

There is nothing hotter than sex after a tough workout. You're all pumped and some newbie wants to feel your tight body. You let him because nothing feels better than having someone admire your hard work.

Put that hard work to use and send me a story about workout buddies, bodybuilders, gymrats and the guys who can't get enough muscle. Whether it is an old-school gym or a state-of-the-art facility with all its shiny cardio equipment, a gym is the best aphrodisiac of all.

Your story doesn't necessarily have to take place in a gym, but your characters better know what the inside of a gym looks like! And, they better be old enough to have a membership, which means no body gets any unless his is over 18 years of age!

We are seeking well-written stories that are erotic, not just pornographic. There are no limits to the possibilities or scenarios. All we ask is that writers be creative, have fun, and offer our readers something fresh and new. And, humor is always greatly appreciated! We want well-developed characters and plots, believable and accurate situations (even if it is fantasy or science fiction, it must make sense), and settings, along with internal consistency. All characters must be at least 18 years of age.

Feel free to query me about the thinking you may have about a story for this anthology at mickey@starbookspress.com.

Thank you,

Mickey Erlach

Submit your query to mickey@starbookspress.com in the body of an email. Include a short bio, your name, postal and email addresses, the title and a five-paragraph excerpt of your story. Indicate whether or not your submission has been previously published and, if so, where and when. You don't need to sell your story in the letter; your work will speak for itself. If your query is accepted, We will be in contact with you about submitting the complete work. The end product should be no more than eight pages of single spaced 12 pt. type. Occasionally, novellas are accepted, but they must be exceptional. Be sure to edit and proof your query.

Sloppy or poorly written stories will not be considered, replied to, or acknowledged!