Needed by STARbooks Press:

THE SWEETER THE JUICE
Edited by Marcus Anthony

Deadline: September 15, 2010

My name is Marcus Anthony, and I have been hired by my buddies, Eric and Mickey at STARbooks Press, to spice things up a bit. This will be my first anthology for them, and I am looking forward to the opportunity of editing more in the future, so send me your best work.

Anyone who grew up where I did knows the expression: "the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice." And my friends, that is what I am seeking. No twinks, no pretty boys, no typical gay male characters, if you know what I mean. Let's show those boys how real men do it. And while we are at it, keep in mind not all our brothers live downtown. We are everywhere. After all, one of us lives in the White House. Try to steer clear of clichés. I like creativity in and out of the bedroom.

So, you have a whole world of opportunities open to you. All I ask is that your characters be men of color and the men who love them. Of course, they also need to be at least 18 years old.

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 marcus@starbookspress.com.

Thank you,
Marcus Anthony

Submit your query to marcus@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!