Sub Ops

Night Shade Books has open submissions for Eclipse Two, an "unthemed" SF anthology to be edited by Jonathan Strahan, submission period begins 02/01/08 and ends 02/29/08; length 2-10K with a preference of 7.5K, submit in rtf format, decent pay of .06 per word, electronic subs only (via Ralan.com)

New York Habitat, "one of the foremost purveyors of furnished apartments in New York, Paris, London and The South of France" has three writer job ads on Craigslist NY, to write blog pieces on the French Riviera and Provence, London and New York City as it relates to their business; telecommuting okay, prefer candidates with firsthand knowledge of the specific geographical areas, pays $40 per article, position is ongoing, e-sub resume.

Samhain Publishing editor Angela James has posted a call for submissions for Samhain Publishing's 2008 Fall Ménage and More themed anthology; deadline 5/15/08; length 24–30K, submit with a 2–5 page synopsis and (if you've never signed with Samhain) an intro/query letter; no payment terms listed but Samhain pays single-work authors 40% of cover price as royalties so it's probably decent (definitely inquire before signing, though), electronic subs only (via Brianna's Mommy)

Finally, for those of you who would are in the market for an agent, this month author Jordan Summers will be interviewing her excellent agent, Ginger Clark from Curtis Brown. Jordan has also generously opened the Q&A to her visitors, so if you'd like a chance to ask Ms. Clark a specific question, stop in at Jordan's place and post it here.