Category: Info

  • Submissions Closed

    We are now closed to submissions for this round of Plan B stories. I still am reviewing a few stories received in the last few weeks, but I expect to be done with those next week. I’ve been so amazed at the quality of the submissions we’ve received, I have turned down several excellent stories…

  • The Future of Plan B

    The Short Story: Plan B is going ahead for a minimum of six months with fewer stories – one every two weeks. The Long Story: The fundraising campaign recently closed with underwhelming results. However, I find it hard to believe that there aren’t readers who want the kinds of stories Plan B would print. So,…

  • New Perk Added on the IndieGoGo Campaign

    Just for the writers in the house. For $100, I’ll give you an in-depth critique of a short story, plus you’ll get a year’s subscription to the anthologies. It doesn’t have to be a mystery story, either! Let your writer friends know, and don’t forget to visit the fundraising campaign and check out all the…

  • The Unusual Suspects

    I continue to be impressed by the quality of the submissions I’ve been getting here at Plan B. I’m very happy to announce that I’ve already accepted over half the stories for the first anthology. If the pre-order campaign in successful, expect to see stories by: Nick Andreychuk Gary Cahill Sarah M. Chen Laird Long…

  • What do we want to see at Plan B?

    I like classic mystery stories as much as the next person; I can happily get lost in a Philip Marlowe or the Continental Op adventure. However, I’d love to see more stories featuring protagonists who aren’t straight white guys. I’d also like to see stories set in locations other than American cities. This doesn’t mean…