Westland Books Calls for Submissions for Speculative Fiction Anthology

Westland Books is inviting submissions for an upcoming anthology of speculative fiction, curated by author Gautam Bhatia. The anthology will feature short stories and novelettes, aiming to showcase the breadth and diversity of Indian speculative fiction. Selected authors will receive monetary awards for their accepted works.

Westland Books has opened submissions for a new anthology that will highlight speculative fiction. Curated by Gautam Bhatia, the anthology will include short stories and novelettes, offering a platform for both emerging and established writers.

In a statement, Bhatia expressed enthusiasm about the project, highlighting its aim to showcase the diversity in Indian speculative fiction.

Selected short stories and novelettes will receive cash prizes, with the anthology slated for publication under Westland's new imprint, 'IF,' in early 2025, said Karthika VK, the publisher at Westland Books.

(With inputs from agencies.)