We update the themes in June each year (the 2025 theme list went live in June 2024…). At this time, submissions are “always open” but there is a moving window for particular themes and issues.
We accept fantasy stories that are not theme-focused and will consider all stories for any issue.
Response Timeline
Initial responses will come within 90 days.
Final publication decisions are made approximately 3 months before the issue is set to come out.
- January Issue - decision in early October
- April Issue - decision in early January
- July Issue - decision in early April
- October Issue - decision in early July
-qrze9qz67ejms3ew8kndznb90mva3mcmczcf1h4s78.webp "Purple – Advertise with us – Sally Port Title with door (300 x 250 px)")
-qrze9keavkamitogazt006z0uxrplqmi02s0ojejes.webp "Brown – Advertise with us – Sally Port Title with door (300 x 250 px)")
-qrze9o5nmwfrt9izp1fia60v8h96gj1fcldyln8ypw.webp "Greenish Gray – Advertise with us – Sally Port Title with door 300 x 250 px)")