Call for Submissions to Anthology: Time After Time

Time after Time

Time after Time is a short story anthology targeted toward lovers of mysteries set in specific historical eras. We are seeking short stories of no more than 7,500 words that have a strong crime or mystery element and that take place in a time period other than the present. Both cozy and dark stories are welcome. If you are an existing author, feel free to feature your current protagonist in your short story.

Here are the details on compensation and how to submit: Submit your finished short story to:

thaliapress@gmail.com

using the following naming convention in your subject line: Time After — [Your name] — Story Title.

• Please include an author bio of no more than 200 words at the end of your submitted story. If you use social media platforms, you are welcome to include those in your bio if you would like readers to follow you on that platform.

• We do not accept AI generated stories or reprints of stories already published elsewhere.

• Simultaneous submissions are fine.

• Please double space your manuscript; Word document format is strongly preferred.

• There are no requirements for the plot other than that it be mystery/crime fiction set either sometime in the past or the future. If you choose to submit a story set in the future, please be aware that, again, it must be primarily mystery- or crime-related and not just science fiction. Bonus points for creating an authentic historical setting that engrosses readers.

• Authors whose stories are accepted will receive $25 in payment, three author copies of the finished book, and an ad in the back of the anthology where they can publicize their other work, including any novels or other artistic endeavors (publicized novels can be either traditionally published or self-published).

• In return for this compensation, Thalia Press will hold exclusive world rights for your short story for the period of one year following publication of the anthology. After that, while we may continue to publish the anthology, you are welcome to republish your short story elsewhere.

• Your story will be subject to editing, primarily for style and copyediting purposes. However, content changes may be requested if the editor feels they are needed. While content changes are always the prerogative of the author, if you do not feel comfortable at least considering an editor’s advice, we recommend that you apply elsewhere.

Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2025.