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Darrell Zuercher - Author

@darrellzwriting

Happily married. Business, technical, and creative writer. I #amediting my alternate history #WIP and outlining epic fantasy and nonfiction. #scifi #author

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Joined August 2019
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amazon.com/dp/B081G72SRM “This was a good read. After getting into the first few chapters, I had to finish it.” “The characters were well developed.” “The finish was great and touching.” #KindleUnlimited #books #BookReview #goodreads #scifibooks #scifi #blackrosewriting
Thrust of the Stiletto

Thrust of the Stiletto

Thrust of the Stiletto

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Reckon Review@ReckonReviewMay 2
reckonreview.com/submissions…
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🚨 Attention authors! 📚✨ Olivia Emerick is seeking new talent! If you believe your book is a fit, visit the submissions page of Metamorphosis Literary Agency. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🌟metamorphosisliteraryagency.… #Authors #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgency #BookSubmissions
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we are open for submissions for some exclusive to substack issues this year. To read more find us later on IG, sending upto 2 polished poems to [email protected]
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Angel Food@angelfoodmagApr 9
please tell your offline friends 🌻
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Fairlight Books
@FairlightBooksMar 23
We're pleased to announce our #shortstory #submissions are now open! Find all of our submissions guidelines here: fairlightbooks.co.uk/submiss…
Literary Submissions Direct to Publisher | Fairlight Books

Literary Submissions Direct to Publisher | Fairlight Books

Fairlight Books is open for direct submissions of short stories. We read and respond to all submissions sent to us.

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Morgan Hughes@mohughes22Mar 22
I'll be open to queries until the end of the month! Feel free to submit yours if you think we'd be a great fit 💜 ✨QM: querytracker.net/query/3355 ✨MSWL: morganchughes.com/mswl/
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Little, Brown Young Readers@LittleBrownYRFeb 27
Do you have a fantastic middle-grade fiction idea? The Jewell Parker Rhodes Fellowship for Emerging Voices awards a $10,000 grant to an unpublished or self-published writer creating works for children. Submissions are now open! ➡️ bit.ly/JPRfellowship
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Lauren Spieller@laurenspiellerFeb 17
Update! I am now open to queries (and I was promoted!) publishersmarketplace.com/me…
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Ashlee MacCallum@_ashleedaniFeb 12
SURPRISE! ✨ I'm open to middle grade queries ✨ #MSWL
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Madelyn Knecht@MadelynKnechtFeb 11
SURPRISE!!! Ecstatic to share that I am now an Associate Literary Agent at Storm Literary Agency! I'm so excited to continue working with this talented group in this new capacity. For an idea of what I'm looking for, I'll drop a link to my wishlist 👇 I'll open to queries 2/16!
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Porch LitMag@porchlitmagFeb 9
We are currently open for submissions. Kindly review the submission guidelines before submitting. We look forward to reading your best work NO SUBMISSION FEE #PorchLitMag #SEAvoices #WritingCommunity
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South 85 Journal@South85JournalFeb 5
We'd love to read your: ~flash fiction/flash CNF ~fiction ~poetry ~CNF for our "surprise us" theme issue (& surprise! you can ignore the theme!) ~$100 to one published piece ~team of readers = your work read by (at least) 2 people Deadline 3/13/26 south85journal.com/submissio…
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Ashlee MacCallum@_ashleedaniFeb 4
I'm open to queries! I'm open to: [Illustrators] [Picture Book Author/Illustrators] I don't have plans to open to other age categories or genres in the immediate future, but if my plans change, I will share them on here and on my #MSWL page: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-… 🖤
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Ernie Chiara@erniechiaraFeb 4
Hey, y’all. I’ve been closed to new queries for a while now. But I’ll be reopening from Feb 9th to Feb 15th for one week only. To see what I’m looking for, check out my MSWL at erniechiara.com/mswl!
MSWL ⟡ Manuscript Wish List for Ernie Chiara

MSWL ⟡ Manuscript Wish List for Ernie Chiara

Check out Ernie's Manuscript Wishlist to find out more about what he's looking for.

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Rebecca Williamson@becca_willie04Feb 3
Happy February! I’m still open to queries! Reposting my MSWL! Check out the other bird app for a thread of some of my dream #MSWL items. manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-…
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Open to queries and it feels so good!
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Hi #WritingCommunity #writers #amquerying #amediting I am open to queries; updated my #mswl w/what I'm looking for in 2026. See the graphic for #1 items I hope to see in my inbox; don't be limited to that though! Looking for everything on my MSWL! Thrilled to see what comes in!
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Chill Subs
@chillsubsFeb 2
Go get em’ folks. 500 lit mags with the fastest response times: chillsubs.com/lists/fastest-… Featured: @scaffoldlitmag @thedarkmagazine @offbeatlit @GooseberryPie99 @neologismpoetry
5 Lit mags that will accept (or reject) you by Friday • scaffold literary magazine - Miniature worlds that are sharp, shimmering, skeletal, surreal, strange, and sanguinary • The Dark - Showcasing the best in dark fantasy and horror fiction, with a focus on unique and experimental storytelling • The Disappointed Housewife - Dedicated to showcasing unconventional and innovative works that challenge traditional literary forms • Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine - Stories that are like gooseberry pie: Tart, Messy, and Satisfying, but leave us wanting more • Neologism Poetry Journal - In search of new horizons of poetic language, or at minimum ways to feel something new from old words and poetic forms Our stats-backed lists are based on 250K+ tracked submissions from our 69K+ users. Check them out at our link in bio!

ALT 5 Lit mags that will accept (or reject) you by Friday • scaffold literary magazine - Miniature worlds that are sharp, shimmering, skeletal, surreal, strange, and sanguinary • The Dark - Showcasing the best in dark fantasy and horror fiction, with a focus on unique and experimental storytelling • The Disappointed Housewife - Dedicated to showcasing unconventional and innovative works that challenge traditional literary forms • Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine - Stories that are like gooseberry pie: Tart, Messy, and Satisfying, but leave us wanting more • Neologism Poetry Journal - In search of new horizons of poetic language, or at minimum ways to feel something new from old words and poetic forms Our stats-backed lists are based on 250K+ tracked submissions from our 69K+ users. Check them out at our link in bio!

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Shelly Romero@_smromeroFeb 2
I am open to queries again! This form is only open from the 1st to the 7th and will automatically close until the next month. Please be sure to review my MSWL azantianlitagency.com/about-… QueryTracker.net/query/shell…
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BAT-BIRD Magazine@BATBIRDMagazineFeb 1
Subs are OPEN! Send us fic or poetry 🦇 Subs CLOSE at 11:59pm EST on the 3rd! redamancymagazine.mmm.page/s…
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