Fiction: 10k words. Fantasy, Sci-fi, Speculative Fiction, Supernatural Suspense. We will read across the genres looking for stories driven by strong characters and visual descriptions. Leave the reader thinking "Could what happened in that story, really happen?" Give them a sense of wonder, bring on the Twilight Zone, The Outer limits. But it’s not just science fiction we’re after. Take the reader with you on a journey into the imagination. Bend the boundaries of the genres listed above. We are only looking for stories that are positive and offer hope, and show imagination.

Non-fiction: 3-4k words. Short articles about gardening, cooking. Wonderful escapes such as shops and parks near you, and the best books you‘ve ever read. The kind of books that leave you thinking, and realizing that despite the odds the protagonist met, the world is an OK place. From Enders Game by Card, Strangers by Koontz, Mossflower by Jacobs, we want short descriptive articles. Share the feeling the book gave you, and why our readers would want to read it too.

We are also looking for great recipes to share with our busy readers please share your cooking savvy with our readers.

Poetry: 16 Lines maximum. I prefer free verse, but will look at rhyme, especially if it’s humorous, or has a sense of wonder. Dazzle the senses! We want short poetry to give our readers a quick bite of something interesting. Make the reader stop and think, or laugh out loud. Evoke the beauty in the world-be it in the hub of downtown, or the wilderness. Make the important things in life reach out and bite the reader for a moment, taking away the sting of any negative experiences they’ve had during the day. Nature, angels, love, motherhood, families, work, gardening… and the same topics and genre’s listed above.

Artwork: Currently looking for art and photographs. I need cover art and interior illustrations, visually stimulating pieces. Any of the topics listed above. Send samples of your work as well, for possible future assignments.

What we don’t want: No pornography or erotica of any kind. No horror. If it might be offensive, don’t send it.

Payment: No payment available. However you will have access to the 13 O’CLOCK web page - this will include the ability to print the zine, for your contributors copy, as well as you can give the web page address out for others to see your work in electronic print.