Submissions Open for Tell Me You Love Me Anthology!

What's this? Someone's putting together an anthology? All about love and romance? And submissions are open now?

Sounds interesting, doesn't it?

Well, what if I told you that I was the one putting together a romance anthology? And that anyone is allowed to submit their romance short story of up to 5k words between now and March 31st for a chance to be one of SIX stories selected to be published this coming June?

I dunno about y'all, but I'd be pretty excited if that were so.

And guess what?

IT IS!!!

YES! I had this crazy idea just the other day that it would be SO cool to put together several romantic short stories to share the love with the world! I was thinking about releasing it next Valentine's Day, but (1) that's so far awaaaayyyyy and (2) wouldn't it be lovely to put some God-honoring and pure romances out just when the world is celebrating evil and immoral relationships?

It would, so here we go! You, my friend, have been invited to submit your story highlighting the most beautiful and tender moment in which the words "I love you" are uttered (hence the title, Tell Me You Love Me)! If, of course, you detest romance or can't write more than your name, please do share this post with your friends!

Now, I know I've not made a lick of sense so far (I'm excited, can you tell?), so I'mma sum up what I've said so far and what my criteria is!

Submissions close March 31st Only six stories will be selected the first of April Each story must be no more than 5,000 words (if you do go little over, don't worry! I wouldn't want you to cut out anything that's necessary to your story!) You can submit as many stories as you like, assuming you have more time than I do and can actually write multiple stories for one contest. I'm talking clean, authentic Christian romance here - so no cheesy Hallmark relationships, flippant flings or one night stands, or immoral relationships. Your story must be God-honoring and portray a real, lasting romance that reflects God's love for His people!

When you're ready to submit, just click on the button below! (You can go ahead and save the submissions form to your bookmarks, of course, if you'd like!)

I can't wait to read y'all's stories and put this anthology together! THIS IS GONNA BE SO GREAT!!!! There may be a little something extra in there for the six selected authors, but I make no promises...there is, however, an amazing opportunity for new and emerging writers, a publishing credit for your resume, and bragging rights!

Anyway, enough jibber-jabber! Let's get writing!!!

Yours in spirit and script, Grace

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message 1: by Margaret (last edited Feb 17, 2022 04:13PM) (new)

Margaret  Copeland Hi, Grace! I can't wait to start writing my story. *silent villain cackles. I have so many ideas in my brain for my story. Can't wait to see the finished product! -Maggie


message 2: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson Maggie wrote: "Hi, Grace! I can't wait to start writing my story. *silent villain cackles. I have so many ideas in my brain for my story. Can't wait to see the finished product! -Maggie"

Hey, Maggie!! EEE! I can't wait to read it!!! Happy writing! <333


message 3: by H.S. (new)

H.S. Kylian Ooooh...I might do this. Maybe. I don't know. But if I do...I might do Will & Susie...Idk...


message 4: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson H. wrote: "Ooooh...I might do this. Maybe. I don't know. But if I do...I might do Will & Susie...Idk..."

You should!!! I would LOVE to have you!!


message 5: by H.S. (last edited Feb 17, 2022 11:16AM) (new)

H.S. Kylian Grace wrote: "H. wrote: "Ooooh...I might do this. Maybe. I don't know. But if I do...I might do Will & Susie...Idk..."

You should!!! I would LOVE to have you!!"


I might as well; it'll develop them more and I bet that would help my WIP about their son out a lot, bc then I could add in some of the older characters from TW and develop them a little too.


message 6: by Riley (new)

Riley G. Cool!!! I would like to participate!!! Which means... Yikes, I'd better get writing! 😬


message 7: by H.S. (new)

H.S. Kylian Does it need to be formatted a certain way? Like, Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced, 1.5 spaced..?


message 8: by Virginia (new)

Virginia Henderson This is such a cool idea! I'll do my best to submit a story.


message 9: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson Riley wrote: "Cool!!! I would like to participate!!! Which means... Yikes, I'd better get writing! 😬"

That would be awesome!! I can't wait to read your story!


message 10: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson H. wrote: "Grace wrote: "H. wrote: "Ooooh...I might do this. Maybe. I don't know. But if I do...I might do Will & Susie...Idk..."

You should!!! I would LOVE to have you!!"

I might as well; it'll develop the..."


Yes! That sounds like a great idea! And, no, no certain formatting! Whatever works for you works for me! ;)


message 11: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson Virginia wrote: "This is such a cool idea! I'll do my best to submit a story."

Thank you!!! I hope you will! :D


message 12: by H.S. (last edited Feb 18, 2022 11:25AM) (new)

H.S. Kylian I HAVE AN IDEAAAAAA. Well, multiple, but this one is the only one having any steam right now.

Might include a small flashback or two...


message 13: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson H. wrote: "I HAVE AN IDEAAAAAA. Well, multiple, but this one is the only one having any steam right now.

Might include a small flashback or two..."


YAYAYAYAY!!!!


message 14: by Daisy (new)

Daisy Torres Ahhh this sounds fun!! I have a couple of ideas for something hehehee


message 15: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson Daisy wrote: "Ahhh this sounds fun!! I have a couple of ideas for something hehehee"

EEEE! I can't wait to read what you come up with, girl!!! :D


message 16: by Daisy (new)

Daisy Torres Grace wrote: "Daisy wrote: "Ahhh this sounds fun!! I have a couple of ideas for something hehehee"

EEEE! I can't wait to read what you come up with, girl!!! :D"


Haha same with y'all!!!


message 17: by H.S. (new)

H.S. Kylian Well, my first idea has exploded. Literally. I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M GONNA KEEP IT CAPPED AT THE LIMIT.


message 18: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson H. wrote: "Well, my first idea has exploded. Literally. I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M GONNA KEEP IT CAPPED AT THE LIMIT."

I HAVE BEEN THERE GIRL!!! Don't worry about the limit! If it's meant to be, let it be! ;)


message 19: by H.S. (new)

H.S. Kylian Maybe I'll limit myself to 10-30 words over...because there is just...so much...


message 20: by Sarah (new)

Sarah This is so fun! I'm going to see about trying to make time to do this!


message 21: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson H. wrote: "Maybe I'll limit myself to 10-30 words over...because there is just...so much..."

That'd be fine! I feel ya, girl!


message 22: by Grace (new)

Grace Johnson Sarah wrote: "This is so fun! I'm going to see about trying to make time to do this!"

I hope you can! I'd love to have you! :)


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