Survival By Instinct – by Sandra Festa

The personal memories of the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.

The personal memories of the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.

Patrick O’Donnell leaves to tour with rock band Banger, while his new girlfriend Allie Nolan hides their love from her controlling father. But secrets on both sides could tear them apart. Can their love survive the distance — and the truth?

“The Baltimore Review publishes poems, short stories, and creative nonfiction in quarterly online issues and in an annual print compilation.” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within six months. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within four months. Sample articles available online.
Pays $50 for regular (non-contest) submissions
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Teenage girl’s life changing experiences going from leaving school in England to life on rural farm in Kenya. Africa. Introduction to native people’s customs along with first romances with young soldiers.

The dark, stagnant water of the Black Mingo Swamp holds many secrets, some of them evil. When young sharecropper boys stumble onto a treasure that the swamp had hidden for over a century, their lives are tragically changed.

Casual observation of cultural issues suggests that something sinister is at work. Beyond Eden ventures to address these issues through revelatory insight, helping us to overcome and taking us on a journey into our eternal purpose.

A gripping mix of hidden secrets, international intrigue, and genuine romance. Every chapter delivers a fresh jolt of suspense—yet the real draw is how human these characters feel. A page turning thriller that also pack an emotional punch!

“A quarterly review of the arts and society, combining essays, memoirs, fiction, poetry and observations about the world with first-class photography.” Welcomes new writers. Circ. 6K. Quarterly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 3-18 months after acceptance. Buys first serial rights. No reprints. Responds during reading period January through June.
PAYS: $200-$400

“Turkey Call is dedicated to the education and entertainment of members of the National Wild Turkey Federation, a nonprofit conservation organization committed to its mission of conserving the wild turkey population and preserving our hunting heritage. The lifestyle of the outdoorsman/woman is our focus, particularly that of the wild Turkey hunter and conservationist. JAKES Country is an educational publication of the nonprofit National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc., dedicated to involving youth in conversation, and passing on the North American hunting tradition.” Pays upon publication. Buys First NA Rights. Rarely accepts reprints, depends on impact of subject. Response time varies. Call for queries sent between May and June. Guidelines available by email.
Pays 30-40 cents per word. Departments 300-500 words with photos ($200-300). Features 750-1,200 words ($350-500) with photos.