Good morning Space Cadets. How are you this fine day? I am still working on my weight, an forever ongoing process. I have my latest anthology up for sale! Chaos Theory: Biological Bedlam has great stories about what happens when you mess with the natural order; I think it is a must read! As you know, I have recently posted about Savage Hunt, War Hamster, and Claus of War: Santa’s Battle Chronicles the 13th, 14th, and 16th anthologies by Bayonet Books.
Hey space cadets, how are you doing this fine day? I know that, culturally, things are in turmoil right now. I wanted to share something positive to get your mind into the escapism that books provide. I was recently gifted this book box by author JN Chaney for his launch of 1-800-Starship. I loved this box, even cooler that the book was outstanding as well. The imagery here leaned into the nostalgia factor, which the story did as well.
Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? While I’m dealing with real life issues, I needed a hobby. So, as one does, I had such a great result from my first Christmas anthology, I thought I would do it again. For those of you who don’t know, the idea centered around a picture of Santa as a knuckle dragging, door kicking, Grade-A Operator. It started with just joking around. One email friend egged me on – then another, and now here we are. So, after talking to my admin staff (you know, the boss) we decided to go for it. If this is up your alley, read below! We’ve got an open call for short stories for this anthology!
Continue reading “Open Call for Santa in Combat”
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Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? One of the authors I have worked with had a great idea for a new anthology! Since most of you know I love the short stories, I decided what the heck. What’s one more? For this anthology, we are going with Chaos Theory – things that humans can do whether they should or not – you know, like the Dire wolf. If this is up your alley, read below! We’ve got an open call for short stories for this anthology!
Continue reading “Chaos Theory: Biological Bedlam – J. R. Handley Anthology”Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? While I’m dealing with real life issues, I needed a hobby. So, as one does, I had such a great result from my first Christmas anthology, I thought I would do it again. For those of you who don’t know, the idea centered around a picture of Santa as a knuckle dragging, door kicking, Grade-A Operator. It started with just joking around. One email friend egged me on – then another, and now here we are. So, after talking to my admin staff (you know, the boss) we decided to go for it. If this is up your alley, read below! We’ve got an open call for short stories for this anthology!
Title: TBD
Cover Designer: TBD
Editor: Bayonet Books Publishing
Submission Due Date: August 1, 2025
Story Acceptance Date: September 15, 2025
Projected Publication Date: November 4, 2025
Revision of Rights: 1 year after publication, then non-exclusive rights return to the author.
Requirements: 6,000 – 10,000 words – an original, unpublished story. All stories must be in a final edited state.
Publisher: Bayonet Books Publishing
Concept: A short story inspired by Santa as a military operative – science fiction or fantasy are fine, but we want plenty of action and adventure. Lots of probing questions about aliens or monsters are expected, with plenty of room for things to go belly up.
We will be accepting a limited number of submissions via open call. Please submit your story in the following form:
document formatted in .rtf, 12pt Times New Roman, with a single space after periods. Indicate a scene break with three asterisks, centered, with a space in between, like this: *** Nothing else! Preface your story with your name, the title, your email address, and the word count as well as a short blurb and short bio (about 150 words each).
NOTE: Stories not in .rtf will not be accepted.
If your story is chosen, we will send you a contract that spells out all the details. It should be noted that we only use Kindle Unlimited for 90 days – then publish wide unless we are getting good sales from KU.
Please send all submissions to Bayonet Books Publishing at this email address: anthologies@jrhandleyinc.com. The subject line should have Santa Operator story submission followed by your name: ex: Santa Operator story submission, Bill Author.
Again, please preface your story with your name, the title, your email address, and word count. All of this makes your story easier to read, then quickly format for publication. Also, please provide a short bio and a blurb for your story.
Until next time, stay frosty and don’t forget to keep your powder dry!
J. R.
->As usual, all images came from the Google’s “labeled for reuse” section or are screen grabs taken by JR Handley for use under the Fair Use Doctrine.
Good day Sapce Cadets! I wanted to let you know about my latest book. As with my last anthology it is being published by Three Ravens Publishing. It is just the thing for you if you love Military Science Fiction. .
Ghostship: Derelict, you can get it now. Continue reading “GHOSTSHIP: DERELICT RELEASE!”
Good day Sapce Cadets! I wanted to let you know about a new anthology I have coming out through Three Ravens Publishing. It is just the thing for you if you love Military Science Fiction. .
Contested Landing Volume 1, scheduled for release June 21st, 2024, and will be available for pre-order. Continue reading “Contested Landing Volume 1 Release”
My fellow space cadets… it is with a heavy heart that I write this letter to you. Yesterday the world lost a gaming legend, and it is a darker place for his absence. My friend, my co-writer, and my partner in crime, James M. Ward, has rolled the dice for the last time. I will miss him, I will mourn him, and I will celebrate his legacy.
I still remember the first time I had the privilege to game with him. I knew about Dungeons and Dragons, but I’d never Continue reading “A FINAL FAREWELL”
Hello Space Cadets, I wanted to bring you some updates. I recently signed contracts with two small presses for two separate series that I’m co-writing with Chris Winder. One of these is a series we’re calling The Cyborg Corps. We signed with JN Chaney’s Variant Press for this. We also signed with Continue reading “AMERICA’S TOP SECRET WAR: Atropia”
Hey Space Cadets, how is everyone doing today? I’m doing well, enjoying the warmer weather. Though now, I’m sweating during my daily walks and wishing for winter again! Ahh, the circle of life. The good news is that I get to listen to books as I take these strolls through nature! I’ve just finished binge reading the entire 
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