Submit Your Short Story
Have an original short story brimming with creativity? Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned author, BahamasBooks.com welcomes your work. We invite writers of all backgrounds, with special priority for Bahamian voices and island-inspired tales — but all stories are welcome!
Why Publish Here?
- Reach a Global Audience — connect with readers, editors, and industry professionals
- Build Your Portfolio — create or enhance your author page
- Join a Creative Community — be part of a vibrant literary platform
- Get Featured — your story may appear in future anthologies or collections
Submission Guidelines
- Original short stories of 1,000–5,000 words
- All genres welcome: literary, sci‑fi, folklore, fantasy, romance, etc.
- Previously published work is acceptable if you retain the rights
- Writers must be 13+, with a special section for young contributors below
Licensing Terms
By submitting, you grant BahamasBooks.com a non‑exclusive license to publish and promote your story (via our site, social media, newsletters). You retain full copyright and are free to publish your work elsewhere at any time. We will never sell your story or include it in paid collections without your explicit, written permission.
The Vera Chase Showcase — Celebrating Young Bahamian Voices
Designed especially for writers under 21, the Vera Chase Showcase offers students and emerging authors a platform to shine—continuing the legacy of Vera Poitier Chase (1937–2024).
Vera Poitier Chase was a retired banker turned historian, author, researcher, and dedicated mentor. After 36 years in banking, she immersed herself in Bahamian history—serving as President of the Commonwealth Writers of The Bahamas and championing student writers .
Vera authored Take Me Back to Guanahani and Pirates Paradise—short fiction grounded in Bahamian lore—and later wrote Islands My Islands, Collage of Dreams, and Tommy the Classroom Mouse .
Her warmth and passion were captured forever in a stunning portrait by Bahamian photographer Duke Wells, taken as part of the acclaimed Bahamian Project and unveiled at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas .
“I am in love with Bahamian history.”
— Vera Poitier Chase
Who Can Submit
- Writers under 21
- Students (school or university)
- All experience levels — from first-time authors to future professionals
Submit to the Vera Chase Showcase
Selected stories may be featured on our homepage, in newsletters, or via social media—continuing Vera’s mission to uplift young Bahamian voices.
Vera’s Books: A Closer Look
- Take Me Back to Guanahani – short fiction and poetry rooted in early Bahamian history
- Pirates Paradise – blending factual adventure with imaginative storytelling
- Islands My Islands, Collage of Dreams, Tommy the Classroom Mouse
Buy “Take Me Back to Guanahani”
Need Help?
Have questions or need guidance? Contact Us — we’re eager to assist you every step of the way.