Reminder About "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" Submissions

Good afternoon, all!

Today's blog is all about Jan-Carol Publishing's upcoming anthology submission opportunities. In 2025, we have two anthologies. One is the annual fan favorite, These Haunted Hills. The other is a first-time effort for us at JCP: a Christmas-themed anthology called Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales.

We recently extended the deadline to submit to These Haunted Hills: Book 7 to early June, rather than May 31st. However, the quicker you submit a story to us, the quicker we can read it and let you know if we accept. So, still try to get those stories to us by the end of May!

If you're curious about the submission requirements for both anthologies, see below.

Submit your Frightful Short Stories to

These Haunted Hills: Book 7

Jan-Carol Publishing’s These Haunted Hills series has produced six frightening editions since debuting in the fall of 2017. Each anthology is filled with stories that indulge readers' curiosity for the supernatural from an array of accomplished authors. These Haunted Hills: Book 7 is set for publication in autumn 2025.

Stories submitted to the seventh edition of JCP's haunting anthology collection should follow the theme of spooky or supernatural stories set in the Appalachian region. Stories must be fiction and should be between 1,500 and 3,500 words. Please include with your submission a short author bio. Author bios should be no more than 50 words and should be written in third person.

The submission fee per story is $25, and authors are allowed to submit a max of two stories. You may call the office at 423.926.9983 with a credit card number or mail a check to JCP at P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, Tenn., 37605.

Authors accepted to the anthology will receive three free books upon publication and can order additional copies at wholesale pricing.

The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2025. Send your submissions to submissions@ jancarolpublishing.com. Join the host of talented writers to take part in our most beloved anthology series!

Celebrate the Holidays by Joining JCP’s

First Christmas Anthology

JCP is now accepting submissions for our first holiday-themed short story collection, Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales.

Christmas All Year Long will join JCP’s other in-house anthologies, including their popular These Haunted Hills series and their Appalachian-inspired series featuring titles such as Daffodil Dreams and Scattered Flowers. Other titles in JCP’s anthologies include Snowy Trails and Steamy Creek: A Cozy Romance Anthology.

Stories submitted to Christmas All Year Long should be themed for the holiday season and must be fiction. Stories should have between 1,500 and 3,500 words. Please include with your submission a short author bio. Author bios should be no more than 50 words and should be written in third person.

Authors may submit up to two stories for a fee of $25 per story. You may call the office at 423.926.9983 with a credit card number or mail a check to JCP at P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, Tenn., 37605.

Accepted authors will receive three free copies of Christmas All Year Long and can order additional copies at wholesale pricing.

The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025. Send your submissions to submissions@ jancarolpublishing.com.

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There is still time to submit to These Haunted Hills: Book 7, so give it a shot before it's too late! And of course, please considering submitting a story or two to Christmas All Year Long. We are all very excited to introduce a new anthology to JCP's vast collection. We'd love for you to be a part of it!

Thanks so much for reading this week's blog from Bookmarked. We'll catch you next week!

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Allison Lawson

Editorial Assistant

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.

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