Shades of Truth is a series of creative nonfiction anthologies published by Pinchback Press. We want to examine the humor and heartaches of real life through engaging true stories. Writers in every genre are interested in “the truth.” Even when writing fiction, it’s essential that stories feel believable. But how is truth defined? Anyone with a family knows your version of events is never the same as anyone else’s. It is the writer’s unique perspective that makes a universal story interesting. Our Shades of Truth series is dedicated to stories of creative nonfiction–true stories told with artistry. Give us the truth–your version of it–and our hearts will follow.

Submissions for Robot Hearts: Twisted and True Tales of Seeking Love in the Digital Age are now closed. Thank you to all who submitted stories; acceptance letters will be sent soon. Check back frequently for publication news!

The second book in the series is Tarnished: True Tales of Innocence Lost. For more information, visit the calls for submissions page. The deadline is March 1st, 2010.

The third book is Caught: True Crime Tales of Scamming, Scheming & Sliding By. The fourth is Grounded: Communing & Colliding With Mother Nature. Both of these have deadlines of June, 2010, for more information read the submissions guidelines.

Got a good true story to tell? Check out all of our submission guidelines for future anthologies.