Submissions open September 1st -March 31st 2008

Guidelines:

The Dark tarot is a series of dark literature from all corners of the literary world. Erotic, Romantic, Horror, Suspense, General Fiction, Alternative lifestyles... The possibilities are endless! This series will be ongoing through 2008, and will start going print late 2008 through 2009.

All stories MUST have the theme of the tarot card your writing for, and has to be a dark story. Let us clarify, dark meaning: paranormal, horror, mystery, suspense, urban or dark fantasy, contemporary, ALL GENRES (except YA) and categories will be considered!

When writing the story you can tie the card in in several ways. 1) using the meaning provided, 2) using a meaning that implies the artwork, 3) using the card itself in the story. Some cards fit certain themes better then others, and we are looking for the best fit for each card.

25-100k in length, please only submit ONE STORY PER CARD.

We are NOT looking for:

* Bestiality (weres are NOT counted in this!)

* Pedophilia. Period.

* Necrophilia (Vampires do not count, nor do ghouls or zombies)

* Any bodily waste including watersports

* Incest

* Serious injury, rape or snuff portrayed in a positive light

* stereotypes of a derogatory nature

Please don't send any.

When submitting:

~ Cover letter (please make sure to include your publishing history, If any, and your website address!)

~ Full final polished manuscript OR if writing longer then 40k first 3 chapters and full Synopisis

~RTF format only, .5 all around, Justified

~Indicate What card you are trying for in the subject line in this format:

Card Name, Author, Title, Length

~ Marketing Plan (what are YOU going to do to help promote this series and your chosen card?) ***Please note that If a Marketing Plan isn’t submitted with your submission you will NOT be read.***

This series has a full marketing plan already in effect. If your selected as an author please know that we will ask that you do promotions for the series and the individual cards that includes Chats, interviews, signings(once we go print), blogging and myspacing.

Submit to: submissions@teasetarot.com

For paper submissions, please send a cover letter, Complete synopsis, and first 3 chapters or Full manuscript along with a SASE metered if you wish your materials returned, and a SAS Postcard to know your materials have been received to:

Tease Publishing LLC

c/o Tonya Nagle

P.O.Box 234

Swansboro NC 28584-0234