Find Submission Details for “Let the Right One Simmer, Volume 1” Below! **IMPORTANT UPDATE: WE HAVE EXTENDED OUR DEADLINE TO JANUARY 12, 2026!
Thank you for sharing your stories with us for “After Dark, Volume 2”. We are currently reading through each submission and will be in contact with those we’ve accepted within the next few weeks.
**Due to a high volume of submissions, we cannot offer individual feedback for those not accepted. Thank you!
“Let the Right One Simmer, Volume 1” Submission Details (SUBMISSIONS OPEN) **Extended Deadline January 12, 2026
“Let the Right One Simmer, Volume 1” Submission Call
May 19, 2025-January 12 2026
**Due to multiple and unforeseen projects, Campfire Publishing has decided to extend the deadline to January 12, 2026. We realize this can be nerve wracking for those waiting to see if their submissions are accepted. We want to make sure that each of our projects get the time and attention to detail that they deserve. We appreciate your patience in this! From our team, Thank You.
Killer recipes to appease warm-blooded guests as well as those centuries past their prime
Campfire Publishing is excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for, “Let the Right One Simmer, Volume 1”, the first volume in our horror-themed cookbook collection!
Please read below to ensure that your story will be a good fit, and feel free to reach out to us–via the form located on our main page or by sending an email to info@aaronkcrocker.com–if you have any questions.
What are we looking for?
From main course to after dinner drinks, we are on the lookout for a range of recipes served with a side of blood-curdling backstories ranging from 5,000-8,000 words.
Campfire Publishing is keeping its eye out for a wide range of chilling voices accompanied by food that’s to-die for, from seasoned (pun intended!) to novice-we LOVE publishing and supporting newer writers!
We want twists and turns, thrills and chills; make us want to sleep with the lights turned on at night; most important, make us hungry!
What are we NOT looking for?
Erotica.
A.I. Generated Material.
Important Information: **PLEASE READ AS WE ARE UPDATING FOR CLARIFICATION**
-Each story MUST have a recipe attached at the end of the story OR in a separate file.
-The recipe can be used IN the story, or it can utilize a food, drink, or spice within the story. EXAMPLE: Chocolate can be central to the story and the recipe could be anything from homemade cholate, ganache, homemade vegan chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, etc.
-The recipe at the end of the story (the one the readers can use) must be viable. EXAMPLE: Maybe your character uses human parts to make a dish. Totally cool for the story! Not so cool in real life–So we ask that you replace those parts in the ATTACHED RECIPE with real ingredients that won’t land anyone in prison or cause harm to others.
-You CAN submit multiple recipes. We will accept up to FIVE stories with recipes per author.
-We will not accept multiples of the same recipe. For example: We will NOT accept two recipes for “Brownies” but would accept a recipe for “Brownies” and a recipe for something such as “Hot Lava Brownie Cake”.
-We will accept a range of recipes from Appetizers, Main Course, Side Dishes, Desserts, Punches, Cocktails
**We Realize this submission call is a little different, so please reach out with any questions you may have: info@aaronkcrocker.com **
General Submission Guidelines:
Genre: Horror-Cooking
Word Count: 5,000-8,000k—(If you need to go a bit over 8k, we understand.)
Submission File Format: Please Label Your Files “LROSV1” “last name” (example: “LROSV1_Smith”)
Formatting: 12-point font, Arial, Courier (New), Times New Roman
File Type: .doc .docx .pdf— **Unfortunately we cannot accept .txt files.
Compensation: Upon Acceptance $10/ story + 5 (minimum) Copies of Anthology + Additional Future Opportunities for Earnings
Rights: Campfire Publishing will retain the rights to all accepted works; however, the author can email a request to have the rights released for other works if applicable.
Submissions are open from May 19, 2025-November 3, 2025
Email your final copy to info@aaronkcrocker.com
FAQ:
Should I edit my story before submitting?
Yes.
Campfire Publishing will offer edits (at no charge) upon acceptance; however, we look forward to reading a grammatically smooth version of your submission.
Please note that hiring an editor is recommended but does not guarantee acceptance.
How will I know if my story is accepted?
Our current plan is to keep submissions open until November 3, 2025. We appreciate your patience and will contact accepted submissions 2-4 weeks after submissions close. *Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to reach out to submissions we do not accept.
Can I submit multiple stories?
Yes! Please do.
Can I submit a story that is/has been published elsewhere?
Yes, IF you are able to provide proof that the publisher does not own the rights to the piece or has reverted rights to the piece back to you (the author).
Can I submit erotica?
Please don’t.
While Campfire Publishing does not accept erotica at this time, feel free to include elements of romance in your story.
Can my story include violence, profanity, references to drug use?
Yes.
If I’ve been published in other Campfire Publishing collections or volumes within a collection, can I submit again?
Absolutely!
We will add additional FAQ based on feedback. If you have any questions, please contact info@aaronkcrocker.com
“After Dark, Volume 2” Submission Details (SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
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“After Dark, Volume 2” Submissions
May 19, 2025-September 15, 2025
The sun sets. With it, light fades as though it were a mere background character in a sinister plot as the stories within “After Dark, Volume 2” cast their shadows, and darkness comes to life.
Campfire Publishing is excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for, “After Dark, Volume 2”, the second volume in our collection of Vampire and Werewolf themed horror stories!
Please read below to ensure that your story will be a good fit, and feel free to reach out to us–via the form located on our main page or by sending an email to info@aaronkcrocker.com–if you have any questions.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for WELL-EDITED stories close to 15,000-20,000 words that offer a horrific, bloody, or unique lens to view the subject of werewolves, vampires, or even a combination of the two!—If that’s where your creative journey leads you.
Campfire Publishing is keeping its eye out for a wide range of chilling voices from seasoned to novice-we LOVE publishing and supporting newer writers(!)- that offer unique perspectives into the world of two of the most classic characters in horror.
We want twists and turns, thrills and chills; make us want to sleep with the lights turned on at night. Show us excitement, culture, and blood-curdling screams!
What are we NOT looking for?
Erotica.
A.I. Generated Material.
General Submission Guidelines:
Genre: Horror
Word Count: 15,000-20,000—(If you need to go a bit over 20k, we understand.)
Submission File Format: Please Label Your Files “ADV2” “last name” (example: “ADV2_Smith”)
Formatting: 12-point font, Arial, Courier (New), Times New Roman
File Type: .doc .docx .pdf— **Unfortunately we cannot accept .txt files.
Compensation: Upon Acceptance $20/ story + 5 (minimum) Copies of Anthology + Additional Future Opportunities for Earnings
Rights: Campfire Publishing will retain the rights to all accepted works; however, the author can email a request to have the rights released for other works if applicable.
Submissions are open from May 19, 2025-September 15, 2025
Email your final copy to info@aaronkcrocker.com
FAQ:
Should I edit my story before submitting?
Yes.
Campfire Publishing will offer edits (at no charge) upon acceptance; however, we look forward to reading a grammatically smooth version of your submission.
Please note that hiring an editor is recommended but does not guarantee acceptance.
How will I know if my story is accepted?
Our current plan is to keep submissions open until September 15, 2025. We appreciate your patience and will contact accepted submissions 2-4 weeks after submissions close. *Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to reach out to submissions we do not accept.
Can I submit multiple stories?
Yes! Please do.
Can I submit a story that is/has been published elsewhere?
Yes, IF you are able to provide proof that the publisher does not own the rights to the piece or has reverted rights to the piece back to you (the author).
Can I submit erotica?
Please don’t.
While Campfire Publishing does not accept erotica at this time, feel free to include elements of romance in your story.
Can my story include violence, profanity, references to drug use?
Yes.
If I’ve been published in other Campfire Publishing collections or volumes within a collection, can I submit again?
Absolutely!
We will add additional FAQ based on feedback. If you have any questions, please contact info@aaronkcrocker.com
“Eat Your Heart Out, Volume 1” Submission Guidelines (SUBMISSIONS CLOSED)
“Eat Your Heart Out, Volume 1” Submissions
June 10, 2024-September 15, 2024
‘Love is patient’, lurking behind a pristine row of bushes; keeping vigilant watch, being certain to narrow the timing down to the exact second the living room lamp shuts off and the shades pulled. Love turns a copy of the house key around and around in a gloved hand.
‘Love is kind’ of expensive sometimes— when all is said and done, often the price is grief, security, emotions, possessions, or even our very lives…
Campfire Publishing is excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for, “Eat Your Heart Out, Volume 1”, the first in our collection of Valentine’s themed horror stories!
Please read below to ensure that your story will be a good fit, and feel free to reach out to us–via the form located on our main page or by sending an email to info@aaronkcrocker.com–if you have any questions.
“Eat Your Heart Out, Volume 1” is the first volume in a horror collection dedicated to Valentine’s- themed horror stories. Campfire Publishing aspires to publish multiple volumes in the “Eat Your Heart Out” collection, along with collections specific to a variety of themes in the horror genre.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for WELL-EDITED stories close to 10,000 words that offer a horrific, bloody, or unique lens to view the subject of love, lust, or that looks to the idea of Valentine’s Day—corporate greed, the illusion of social influencers, lust, scorn, or just whatever journey your creativity offers up to you!
Campfire Publishing is keeping its eye out for a wide range of chilling voices from seasoned to novice that offer unique perspectives into the often frightening world of “love”.
We want twists and turns, thrills and chills; make us want to sleep with the lights turned on at night. Show us excitement, culture, and blood-curdling screams!
What are we NOT looking for?
We don’t want works that promote hate speech; and while a romantic note or two or many is fine and dandy in our humble opinions—particularly for an anthology such as “Eat Your Heart Out”. We are not looking to publish erotica.
General Submission Guidelines:
Genre: Horror
Word Count: 10,000 (This does not have to be exact. The closer to 10,000 you’re able to get, the better!)
Submission File Format: Please Label Your Files “EYHOV1” “last name” (example: “EYHOV1_Smith”)
Formatting: 12-point font, Arial, Courier (New), Times New Roman
File Type: .doc .docx .pdf— **.txt files will NOT be accepted
Compensation: Upon Acceptance $15/ story + 5 (minimum) Copies of Anthology + Additional Future Opportunities for Earnings
Rights: Campfire Publishing will retain the rights to all accepted works; however, the author can email a request to have the rights released for other works if applicable.
Submissions are open from June 10, 2024-September 15, 2024
Email your final copy to info@aaronkcrocker.com
FAQ:
Should I edit my story before submitting?
Yes.
Campfire Publishing will offer edits (at no charge) upon acceptance; however, we look forward to reading a grammatically smooth version of your submission.
Please note that hiring an editor is recommended but does not guarantee acceptance.
How will I know if my story is accepted?
Our current plan is to keep submissions open until September 15,2024. We appreciate your patience and will contact accepted submissions 2-4 weeks after submissions close. *Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to reach out to submissions we do not accept.
Can I submit multiple stories?
Yes! Please do.
Can I submit a story that is/has been published elsewhere?
Yes, IF you are able to provide proof that the publisher does not own the rights to the piece or has reverted rights to the piece back to you (the author).
Can I submit erotica?
No.
While Campfire Publishing does not accept erotica at this time, feel free to include elements of romance in your story.
Can my story include violence, profanity, references to drug use?
Yes.
Violence, profanity, etc. needs to be relevant to the character, plot, or otherwise. In other words, please don’t add it simply for the sake of having it in there; make it purposeful.
We will add additional FAQ based on feedback. If you have any questions, please contact info@aaronkcorcker.com
“ROTTING UPRIGHT, Volume 1” Submission Guidelines (SUBMISSIONS CLOSED)
“Rotting Upright” Submissions
July 1, 2024-January 15, 2025
“Sometimes I think we’re all corpses. Just rotting upright.” (George Orwell, “Keep the Aspidistra Flying”)
Campfire Publishing is excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for, “Rotting Upright, Volume 1”, the first in our collection of Zombie themed horror stories!
Please read below to ensure that your story will be a good fit, and feel free to reach out to us–via the form located on our main page or by sending an email to info@aaronkcrocker.com–if you have any questions.
“Rotting Upright” is the first volume in a horror collection dedicated to Zombie- themed horror stories. Campfire Publishing aspires to publish multiple volumes in the “Rotting Upright” collection, along with collections specific to a variety of themes in the horror genre.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for WELL-EDITED stories between 15,000-20,000 words that offer a horrific, bloody, or unique lens to view the subject of Zombies— there’s no ‘wrong’ way to answer the question “what is a zombie?” or “where do they originate?” “what is their objective?” Maybe you feel there’s zombies among us right now. Feel free to journey wherever your creativity leads you!
Campfire Publishing is keeping its eye out for a wide range of chilling voices from seasoned to novice that offer unique perspectives into the chilling and often post-apocalyptic world of “Zombies”.
We want twists and turns, thrills and chills; make us want to sleep with the lights turned on at night. Show us excitement, culture, and blood-curdling screams!
What are we NOT looking for?
We don’t want works that promote hate speech; and while a romantic note or two or many is fine and dandy in our humble opinions, we are not looking to publish erotica.
General Submission Guidelines:
Genre: Horror
Word Count: 15,000-20,000
Submission File Format: Please Label Your Files “RUV1” “last name” (example: “RUV1_Smith”)
Formatting: 12-point font, Arial, Courier (New), Times New Roman
File Type: .doc .docx .pdf— **.txt files will NOT be accepted
Compensation: Upon Acceptance $15/ story + 5 (minimum) Copies of Anthology + Additional Future Opportunities for Earnings
Rights: Campfire Publishing will retain the rights to all accepted works; however, the author can email a request to have the rights released for other works if applicable.
Submissions are open from July 1, 2024-January 15, 2025
Email your final copy to info@aaronkcrocker.com
FAQ:
Should I edit my story before submitting?
Yes.
Campfire Publishing will offer edits (at no charge) upon acceptance; however, we look forward to reading a grammatically smooth version of your submission.
Please note that hiring an editor is recommended but does not guarantee acceptance.
How will I know if my story is accepted?
Our current plan is to keep submissions open until January 15,2025. We appreciate your patience and will contact accepted submissions 2-4 weeks after submissions close. *Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to reach out to submissions we do not accept.
Can I submit multiple stories?
Yes! Please do.
Can I submit a story that is/has been published elsewhere?
Yes, IF you are able to provide proof that the publisher does not own the rights to the piece or has reverted rights to the piece back to you (the author).
Can I submit erotica?
Please Don’t.
While Campfire Publishing does not accept erotica at this time, feel free to include elements of romance in your story.
Can my story include violence, profanity, references to drug use?
Yes.
Violence, profanity, etc. needs to be relevant to the character, plot, or otherwise. In other words, please don’t add it simply for the sake of having it in there; make it purposeful.
We will add additional FAQ based on feedback. If you have any questions, please contact info@aaronkcorcker.com