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Taste Test Guidelines

  • Apr. 24th, 2008 at 7:22 AM
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The page hasn't been updated yet (since the powers-that-be are recovering from RT), so here's the info for those interested:

Taste Tests are small collections of two to three stories ranging from  3000-7000 words each for a total of 10000-20000 words. We'll post themes  that we'd like to see, and authors can submit one story or a whole  collection. Those who submit whole collections may suggest their own  theme, but it needs to work together, with all stories relating to that  theme.

Our standard submission requirements apply as far as formatting and  cover letters. Please send all submissions to  submissions@torquerepress.com care of Mychael Black.

Payment for this line is standard royalty rates, split equally amongst  all authors.

Label the subject line of your email as: Submission - TASTE TEST - Attn.  Mychael Black - Title.

Follow our general guidelines and send your submissions in to  submissions@torquerepress.com attention Mychael Black.

Please label your file(s) as: STORYTITLE_PENNAME.doc (or .rtf).

Please send only .doc or .rtf formats.



Current open themes are:


Boy Next Door: due June 15; published September 2008

Horns & Halos: due July 15; published October 2008

Comments

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[info]jmsnyder wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 12:09 pm (UTC)
Hey there,

Do you accept previously published stories? What's the "heat level" have to be?

J.M. Snyder
http://jmsnyder.net
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 12:37 pm (UTC)
Heat level: any, really. I do like plot with the sex, though, even it's a revisit to old characters.

Previously published: I'd have to ask Shawn/Lorna about that. If the rights have reverted to you, then I'd be inclined to say yes, but please don't quote me on it. LOL
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[info]levincolter wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 12:13 pm (UTC)
Good morning! I bought your lovely taste test 'Specula'! It was amazing and inspiring. I love Kyle and Master Wolfe. :) Your characters are so vivid that I could picture them in my mind.

I plan to try my hand at a taste test very soon!

Much love!
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 12:36 pm (UTC)
Oh, thank you! :D I hope to read something from you soon. :)
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[info]levincolter wrote:
Apr. 30th, 2008 02:27 pm (UTC)
I submitted two chaser stories to Michelle a few days back, and am nearly finished with the third. As soon as it's done, I plan to try writing my first Taste Test! After reading yours, I'm in love with the idea!

:)
Much love
Sarah
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 30th, 2008 02:47 pm (UTC)
Cool!!!
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[info]cass1969 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 01:48 pm (UTC)
I love writing for Taste Tests, and can definitely see more subs in my future :D

Cxx
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 01:57 pm (UTC)
Cool! :D

Like me and Toy Boxes. LOL
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[info]cass1969 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 01:59 pm (UTC)
You are the KinkMeister :D
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 02:48 pm (UTC)
ROFL
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[info]zoenichols wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 03:40 pm (UTC)
*looks at what Cassi wrote....looks at you...looks back...nods*

Mmm, I knew there was another word for you. And guess what I'm sending you way today?
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 03:53 pm (UTC)
Send! LOL
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[info]zoenichols wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 05:22 pm (UTC)
Adjust that sending to subbing...and as ordered - I have :D
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 05:23 pm (UTC)
Wooo! :D
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[info]zoenichols wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 05:31 pm (UTC)
What can I say? I'm obedient ;)
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 05:34 pm (UTC)
LOL
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[info]claredivatoo wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 07:46 pm (UTC)
*haha*
I didn't need to ask my earlier question, did I, here's my answer!
*goes off to scribble*
^_~
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[info]mychael_black2 wrote:
Apr. 24th, 2008 07:47 pm (UTC)
LOL! Scribble!
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