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It’s getting hot out, so we’re helping you cool off with TWO Holiday anthology calls!

A Dark and Stormy Holiday
As you can probably tell from the title, this anthology is all about the mood.
Think Rebecca set in the deep midwinter. Or anything filmed by Alfred Hitchcock that you can tie to a winter holiday.
Length: 4000 – 7000 words
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
Anticipated release: November, 2025
Pay: Royalty-Share, via PayPal
Details at https://www.camdenparkpress.com/dark-and-stormy-holiday/

Holiday Hijinks: Toy Trucks and Teddy Bears
If we look beyond the ribbons and wrapping paper, it’s plain to see that the holiday magic isn’t just for people! For this year’s Holiday Hijinks volume, I’m looking for lighthearted stories focused on the beloved children’s toys that make the season bright.
Length: 4000 – 6000 words
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
Anticipated release: Late November, 2025
Pay: Royalty-Share, via PayPal
Details at https://www.camdenparkpress.com/toybox/

Pets come in all shapes and sizes, from dogs and cats to birds and goats, and more. But whether they have fins, fur, feathers, or scales, they’re part of our families – and that makes them part of our holidays!

For this year’s Holiday Hijinks, we’re looking for holiday stories with pets as the stars of the show.

For more information, check out the call!

UPDATE: Sept 5, 2023 – The call is now closed, and the book is in production. Watch for its release this November!