tDotSpec, the Toronto-based published I'm part of, has these open calls in the near future
* Strange Religion: anthology of SFF stories that engage with religious traditions and themes. If your story has a genuine connection to either real or imagined religion, submit!
* Strange War: anthology of SFF stories of coalition in conflict.
Open for submissions until May 31, 2021 (and option to request a later submission)
http://tdotspec.com/submissions/
We provide personalized feedback on all submissions! Your story will be read by at least two people before it's rejected. Reprints welcome.
I'm the lead editor for Strange Religion, so you have to impress me if you want to make the cut 😉
Kickstarter for both anthologies is open now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tdotspec/strange-wars-and-strange-religion?ref=ksr_email_creator_launch
Even if writing war and religion stories isn't for you or you aren't able to contribute to the KSer, please share these links on social media so these projects can be successful.
First Place, Q1 Vol 36
Recently out:
"Letter To A Christian Nation Not Sworn To The Elder Dark: https://www.sciphijournal.org/index.php/2025/03/27/letter-to-a-christian-nation-not-sworn-to-the-elder-dark/
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
Congratulations on being the editor of one of these anthologies, Andy. Well done!
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I have one for one.
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Congratulations on being the editor of one of these anthologies, Andy. Well done!
Thanks, Wulf!
First Place, Q1 Vol 36
Recently out:
"Letter To A Christian Nation Not Sworn To The Elder Dark: https://www.sciphijournal.org/index.php/2025/03/27/letter-to-a-christian-nation-not-sworn-to-the-elder-dark/
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
I have a strange religion story. I see that for $100 I can get a Zoom edit from Andy. Way cool! Since the books are included, this is hard to resist. Hmmmm...
Vol. 36: 3rd -- R, 4th -- R
Vol. 37: R, HM, HM, SHM
Vol. 38: HM, HM, HM, HM
Vol. 39: SHM, RWC, RWC, HM
Vol. 40: HM, R, RWC, R
Vol. 41: R, HM, HM, HM
Vol. 42: R, 2nd qtr. pending, 3rd qtr. WIP
Amateur published stories:
"The Army Ration That Saved the Earth" in For Glory and Honor, LTUE 2026 anthology
"The Tell-Tale Cricket" in The Murderbugs Anthololgy
"Follow the Pretrons" in Martian Magazine, and a Critters Award
"Eyes and Hands" in Galaxy's Edge Magazine
"The Last Dance" in Parliament of Wizards, LTUE anthology
"My Ten Cents" in Sci Fi Lampoon
Professional Publication:
"Invasion" in Daily Science Fiction
I have a strange religion story. I see that for $100 I can get a Zoom edit from Andy. Way cool! Since the books are included, this is hard to resist. Hmmmm...
Go for it! I promise a very thorough edit. I guess in theory you could get the edit before submitting the religion story. I can't promise that would mean acceptance, but it would certainly help 
First Place, Q1 Vol 36
Recently out:
"Letter To A Christian Nation Not Sworn To The Elder Dark: https://www.sciphijournal.org/index.php/2025/03/27/letter-to-a-christian-nation-not-sworn-to-the-elder-dark/
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
I have a strange religion story. I see that for $100 I can get a Zoom edit from Andy. Way cool! Since the books are included, this is hard to resist. Hmmmm...
Go for it! I promise a very thorough edit. I guess in theory you could get the edit before submitting the religion story. I can't promise that would mean acceptance, but it would certainly help
How would that work timewise? If I ask you to edit my story would I need to wait for the second submission window in May?
Vol. 36: 3rd -- R, 4th -- R
Vol. 37: R, HM, HM, SHM
Vol. 38: HM, HM, HM, HM
Vol. 39: SHM, RWC, RWC, HM
Vol. 40: HM, R, RWC, R
Vol. 41: R, HM, HM, HM
Vol. 42: R, 2nd qtr. pending, 3rd qtr. WIPAmateur published stories:
"The Army Ration That Saved the Earth" in For Glory and Honor, LTUE 2026 anthology
"The Tell-Tale Cricket" in The Murderbugs Anthololgy
"Follow the Pretrons" in Martian Magazine, and a Critters Award
"Eyes and Hands" in Galaxy's Edge Magazine
"The Last Dance" in Parliament of Wizards, LTUE anthology
"My Ten Cents" in Sci Fi Lampoon
Professional Publication:
"Invasion" in Daily Science Fiction
I have a strange religion story. I see that for $100 I can get a Zoom edit from Andy. Way cool! Since the books are included, this is hard to resist. Hmmmm...
Go for it! I promise a very thorough edit. I guess in theory you could get the edit before submitting the religion story. I can't promise that would mean acceptance, but it would certainly help
How would that work timewise? If I ask you to edit my story would I need to wait for the second submission window in May?
Yes, you would submit during the second submission window. We also have the option for requesting a late submission. Don't worry about rushing your submission in. There's some flexibility on the size of the anthology. We will be accepting stories that we think are strong regardless of what submission period that are submitted during.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... w/viewform
First Place, Q1 Vol 36
Recently out:
"Letter To A Christian Nation Not Sworn To The Elder Dark: https://www.sciphijournal.org/index.php/2025/03/27/letter-to-a-christian-nation-not-sworn-to-the-elder-dark/
"Deymons" in Mysterion: https://www.mysteriononline.com/2024/02/deymons.html
Congrats on the Kickstarter passing the funding target, Andy. Only a few days left for anyone interested in supporting it!
35: - R R R | 36: R HM R R | 37: HM HM HM SHM | 38: HM HM HM HM | 39: HM HM HM SHM | 40: HM R SHM SHM | 41: R HM SHM R
5 SHM / 13 HM / 9 R
