Notable Authors Invited to Contribute to Anthology

It's been a busy day for Animal Anthologies. Not only have we been reviewing some of our many writing submissions, but we have also been inviting notable authors to contribute to the anthologies.

We are not sure who will and will not contribute, but so far here is our grand wish list.

Susannah Charleson (author of Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a search-and-Rescue Dog)
Joe Camp (author of The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd)
Susan Richards (author of Chosen by a Horse)
Stacey O'Brien (author of Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl)
Mark R. Levin (author of Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish)
Irene M. Pepperberg (author of Alex and Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden world of Animal intelligence- and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process)
Gwen Cooper (author of Homer's Odyssey: a Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat)
Dean Koontz (author of A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog)
Ted Kerasote (author of Merle's Door)
Christine Sullivan (author of Saving Cinnamon)
Sy Montgomery (author of The Good Good Pig)
Bob Tarte (author of Enslaved By Ducks)
Carol Buckley (author of Tarra and Bella)
Jacqueline Sheehan (author of Lost and Found)
Marion Dane Bauer (author of Runt)
Merrill Markoe (author of Walking in Circles Before Lying Down)
Lois Duncan (author of Hotel For Dogs)
Paul Auster (author of Timbuktu)
Kate DiCamillo (author of The Tail of Desperaux)
Mark Bittner (author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill)
Susan Chaney (Editor of Dog Fancy magazine)
Marty Becker (famous American veterinarian)
Shreve Stockton (author of The Daily Coyote)
Betsy Rosenfield (blogger of Love Thy Dog)
Ann Van Dyk (founder of De Wildt Cheetah Center, South Africa)
Nancy Yi Fan (author of Swordbird)
John Grogan (author of Marley & Me)
Kathryn Lasky (author of Guardians of Ga'hoole)
Erin Hunter (author of Warrior series)
Cesar Milan (dog trainer with TV show, books, and magazine)
Vicki Myron (author of Dewey)
Garth Stein (author of The Art of Racing in The Rain)
David Dosa (author of Making Rounds With Oscar)
Temple Gradin (author of Animals in Translation)


Although we suspect many of these authors will not reply, we hope they will contribute to our cause.

Thank you, not-so-well-known writers, for a productive day.
We could not create our anthologies without you and your writing submissions.

Did A Teen Really Start The Animal Anthology Project?

Yes, a teen really did start The Animal Anthology Project. That is partially why we are so accepting of teen writing. We know what teens really can do!

The founder, Christine Catlin, was a fifteen-year-old writer and animal lover. Not only did she raise butterflies, but she also owned fish, 2 cats, 2 birds, and a farm. She was an avid reader and believed that teens could write as well as adults. She was a National winner in many writing competitions and formed this anthology project to encourage teens to write about their connections with animals.

Writers We'd LOVE to have submit to us

This is Animal Anthologies' Dream List of influential people we'd LOVE to have submit to us for one of our 3 anthologies: Top 100 Animal Tales, Teens & Animals, or Animal Fiction.


Jane Goodall
Ann Van Dyk (founder of De Wildt Cheetah Center in South Africa)
Nancy Yi Fan (teen author of Swordbird)
John Grogan (author of Marley & Me)
Oprah Winfrey
Paris Hilton (ha ha)
Kathryn Lasky (author of Guardians of Gahoole)
Erin Hunter (author of Warrior series)
Cesar Milan
Vicki Myron (author of Dewey)
Garth Stein (author of The Art of Racing In The Rain)
Temple Gradin (author of Animals In Translation)
David Dosa (author of Making Rounds With Oscar)
Joy Adamson (author of Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds)
Ralph Helfer (author of Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived)


Feel free to comment and add your suggestions.

Teens Can Submit Too!

You know what it's like being a teen. You can hardly get a good-paying job, not to mention publish your writing!

Well, that's about to change. With Animal Anthologies we take teens' writing just as seriously as that by professional authors. Do you have a fictional animal story? Do you have a personal essay about how your dog saved your life? What about an editorial on the Fur Trade? Artwork maybe? Submit it and you may get published in one of our anthologies which will be available in bookstores, on amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, etc.

Visit our website at
http://theanimalanthologyproject.yolasite.com/

or get ideas by reading similair anthologies, such as Chicken Soup for the Dog & Cat Lover's Soul or James Harriot novels.

What We're Looking For

Anyone can submit their work to Animal Anthologies so long as it is of a high quality and is somehow related to animals. We encourage all ages to submit their work for the chance to be published- whether you be an amateur, professional, student, or adult. Here are our basic guidelines.

Non-Fiction Writing:

We prefer writing to be between 200 and 3500 words. In Non-Fiction we would like to receive Personal Essays or Opinion Essays. Personal Essays would be true stories that are somehow related to animals. Stories should be intriguing, suspenseful, heartfelt, or entertaining to read. Tell an exciting, sad or funny story about something that has happened to you or someone you know. Make sure that you introduce the character(s). Opinion Essays should be clear, concise, and not vague. They should describe your view on a topic related to animals.

Fiction Writing:

We would lke your fiction writing to be between 200 and 3500 words and be entertaining to readers. Fiction writing can be about anything. It can be poetry, a story written in an animal's point of view, realistic fiction, or just about anything. Use your imagination and make it creative!

Artwork:

We ask that you email or mail a copy of your artwork to us. There are no rules accept that it has to somehow relate to animals and be a good quality piece.

How Your Writing Can Be Published In An Anthology

Animals are a huge part in our lives. Some us have pets that comfort us in difficult times, inspire us, or do amazing, miraculous things. Others work with African wildlife or have a special bond with an animal they work with at the zoo. Whatever your story is, we were created with the goal to create anthologies with quality writing and artwork form people across the country reflecting the connection between humans and animals. Currently we are accepting writing for our three anthologies: Animal Fiction, Top 100 Animal Tales, and Teens & Animals.

Founded by Christine Catlin, a teenage writer and animal lover, Animal Anthologies has grown exponentially. The anthologies can be described as a cross between the "Chicken Soup" series, "James Harriot" books, and animal fiction. Freedom of speech is encouraged and every submission is read and analyzed thoroughly. In writing submission we prefer short stories.

We will contact you if we have selected your work for publication. Writers, write your animal stories! Artists, create your masterpieces! We accept non-fiction and fictional writing. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Submit your work and learn more at our website. http://TheAnimalAnthologyProject.yolasite.com

We will post our favorite essays on the blog.