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Romance PublishersLast updated on July 01, 2009 *Publishers RWA acknowledges are neither subsidy nor vanity presses Email: submissions@4girlspublishing.com 9/07: Currently only accepting short story submissions 10K or less. Seeking Romance fiction stories 50-80k words and all genres of mainstream fiction. Also seeking Romance and Erotic Romance fiction stories 10-80k words. Please send a query letter first (a letter of introduction regarding you and your book) along with the first chapter. It will be evaluated, and then you will be contacted for the entire manuscript. Submissions must be sent as an attachment in either Word or RTF format. Author's Name, Address (physical and email) must appear on the cover page of the Manuscript. Author's contact phone numbers must also be on the cover page. Page and word count must appear on the MS cover page. When sending Word Documents please include in the MS a header and footer. Fax (760) 362-1928 Established 2002. Prints fiction in trade and e-book format. Amber Quill Press is primarily a “submit by invitation only” publisher, and apart from their annual Amber Heat Wave™ Contest, they have never been open to “outside” submissions. As time permits, they may respond to general queries, but please be aware that any unsolicited synopses, partials, or complete manuscripts sent to our email addresses or snail-mailed to our business office by either an author or an agent will be deleted unread, without exception. 1382 NE 10th Ave. The staff at Antelope Publishing tries their best to select books that are wholesome, uplifting and most of all, entertaining. NO SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL IS PUBLISHED. No books with obscene language or excessive violence. People who read their books should come away feeling better about the world, and life in general. Current looking for: Children's picture books: All books submitted to their
children's book publishing department should be
(1) entertaining (2) uplifting & (3) help the child in their physical,
spiritual, and emotional development. Juvenile & Young Adult books: works submitted to the juvenile & young adult departments should be wholesome, fun, entertaining, and fast paced with positive role models. Other works of fiction: they look for wholesome, uplifting, exciting works with good winning out over evil but only after a few twists, turns and character developing struggles. Nonfiction: Anything that helps lift the spirits, teach important skills or further physical, spiritual, or emotional development is considered. Religious: Their religious department favors works that teach without preaching. Literature written for young people need not mention the Bible directly, but should demonstrate high moral values through the courage and faith of positive role models. Some Antelope E-Books Authors: Rosalie Joyce Joan Raab Jean Webster JoAnne May, Senior Editor Established 2006. 4/09: Temporarily closed to submissions for Mainstream, Mystery, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Thrille, Westerns, Young Adult. Asylett Press is a royalty-paying small press, currently publishing electronic books for download or CD sales and print copies. They accept most genres, except erotica. Authors are paid quarterly royalties of 40% on the gross wholesale download price. Asylett hopes to offer print publishing in the near future. Send a query to query@asylett.com with information about yourself and previous publications. Include a short 2-3 page synopsis and first three pages of the manuscript. NO ATTACHMENTS! Upon receipt of an invitation to submit, send the complete manuscript as an attachment to submissions@asylett.com. No simultaneous submissions. Looking for all types of romance within a word range of 50,000 - 150,000 words. See guidelines for specifications.
*Avalon
Books Thomas Bouregy & Co., Inc. Erin Cartwright-Niumata, Editorial Director Established 1950. January 2008: Editor Erin Numiata is leaving Avalon books as of February 29, 2008. She will concentrate on her duties as a literary agent with Folio. 7/2007: A flyer at RWA National Conference asked for new writers for the hardcover romance lines. No old fashioned, predictable, formulaic books. They want fresh plots, great characters, interesting storylines, and good writing. Books run from 50,000 - 70,000 words with no graphic sex. Sexual tension, kissing and embracing are allowed. It's up to you to heighten the romantic atmosphere by developing love scenes with tenderness and emotion. Very little alcohol and no profanity. Please send 2-3 page synopsis with first three chapters and an SASE to The Editors at the above address. Avalon publishes romances, historical romances, mysteries and westerns primarily for libraries around the country. Their books are wholesome adult fiction, suitable for family reading. There is no graphic or premarital sex or sexual tension in any of our novels; kisses and embraces are as far as our characters go. It is the author’s responsibility to heighten the romantic atmosphere by developing love scenes with tenderness, emotion, and perception. The heroines of their romances should be looking forward to marriage at the end of the book. There is never any profanity in any of their books. Word count: 40-70,000. Please query with a 2-3 page synopsis and the first three chapters of the manuscript. Avalon Books is no longer publishing romantic suspense. Avalon Books is actively seeking romantic comedy and historical romances (from Medieval times to WWI). They do accept unagented material and multiple submissions; however you should indicate that the proposal is a multiple submission. Send a query letter with synopsis and first three chapters (returnable with SASE only). Please address any inquiries regarding manuscript submissions
to: Some Avalon Authors: Kathy Carmichael - http://www.kathycarmichael.com/index1.html Jean C. Gordon - http://www.dm.net/~jeancg/ Amanda Harte - http://www.sff.net/people/amanda.harte/
*Avon
Romance 10 E. 53rd St. Carrie Feron, VP & Executive Editor Established 1941. 05/09: Amanda Bergeron is interested in smart contemporary romance and passionate Scottish historicals. 06/08: Johnathan Wilber is seeking dark romantic suspense and paranormals. 8/07 - RWA National Conference - courtesy of Lina Gardiner: Paranormals are HOT. They want them very full-blooded, emotional, darker, very sexy, very witty with lots of plot and gusto. "Darker" Their inspirational line has launched. They will accept unagented queries. Send a two-page description of your book to Avonromance@harpercollins.com . Include it in the body of the email; no attachments. Put the word "Query" in the subject line. Editors suggest that writers submit an original query, read the guidelines, be clear in regard to what your book is about, follow up if you don't hear back in a reasonable time (2-3 weeks), don't query with a different title (they'll know), and don't give up. 9/06: Avon is introducing Avon Inspire, a new inspirational women's fiction line to be published intermittently throughout the year in trade paperback. These books will feature engaging stories Christian readers can trust and love. This new line is a partnership between Avon and HarperSanFrancisco (HSF) and will launch in summer 2007. HSF Editor Cynthia DiTiberio will acquire and edit for the line. RWA Conference 7/2006: Avon publishes four historical novels of 90-100,00 words and one contemporary of 90-100,000 words each month. They publish women's commercial fiction in hard cover and mass market. They accept multiple submissions. Just let them know. You don't need an agent to submit. Sex sells. No YA or poetry, but they do want romantic suspense. Make it dark and gritty. They will look at lighter stuff. Carrie Feron and Lucia Macro are no longer accepting unsolicited submission Lucia Macro handles their more established authors, but does acquire new authors. She wants extraordinary submissions in historical or romantic suspense. She needs amazing voices that are books of the heart and come from the gut. She looks for the emotional component and great dialogue with very pro-active, strong headed characters. There must be great sex. Trust your gut. Erika Tsang wants paranormal and multi-cultural. May Chen oversees the Avon Red (erotica) lines. They will put out one book a month in trade size starting September 2006. This is very hot but emotional sex. It can be historical, contemporary, time-travel, paranormal, urban fantasy, and short story or full length. She recommends you query her first. Send the query to AvonRomance@HarperCollins.com . If she requests you to snail mail the manuscript, be sure to include a copy of her email. Follow up with her if you haven't heard anything in a month. Esi Sogah loves Regency-set historicals and high-concept African-American romances. Tessa Woodward would like to see historicals set in the Regency and Victorian periods. Avon wants historicals set in medieval periods, 1800s England/Scotland and paranormal contemporary/romantic suspense. Romantic comedy is not working like it used to, but a story can have light moments, e.g., Christie Ridgway and Rachel Gibson. -- 5/06: Avon is starting a new line called PINK, which are mystery novels. (Courtesy of Vicki Hinze) Carrie Feron is no longer accepting unsolicited submissions. However, Lucia Macro is seeking historical and contemporary romance featuring dark heroes, as well as new voices in mainstream fiction-- no vampires please! Lyssa Keusch is looking for high-concept romantic suspense and chick-lit for Avon Trade. Erika Tsang has a fascination for vampires, werewolves and witches, as well as ethnic fiction. May Chen is seeking sexy historicals that feature irresistible Highland lairds, and stories set in Regency, Victorian, or Medieval eras. She's also open to contemporary romance and would like to see some Asian characters. To submit your historical or contemporary romance, please query first. Only query if you have a completed manuscript of approximately 100,000 words in length. Avon strongly urges you to query by e-mail. Your query should be brief, no more than a two-page description of your book. Do not send chapters or a full synopsis at this time. You will receive a response -- either a decline or a request for more material -- in approximately one to two weeks. Please email your short query to avonromance@harpercollins.com. Please include "Query" in the subject line. Tell them a little bit about your book and yourself. They respond within 2-3 weeks. Some Avon Authors: Victoria Alexander - http://www.eclectics.com/victoria/ Susan Andersen - http://www.susanandersen.com/ Patricia Gaffney - http://www.sff.net/people/PGaffney/ Julia Quinn - http://www.juliaquinn.com/ Avon Authors Website: http://www.judithivory.com/avonladies/ 109 N.W. Scott Street Dick Claasen, Editor Send submissions to: submissions@yahoo.com. Awe-Struck E-Book publishes romance, science fiction, teen fiction, mainstream, and nonfiction. Send a COVER LETTER WITH A SYNOPSIS of your story line, and attach three to five chapters of the book in WORD (they do not accept manuscripts written in other word processing programs)--important: please PUT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR MANUSCRIPT, along with the TITLE and YOUR NAME or PEN NAME. Awe-Struck E-Books is open for for submissions for releases in 2009 in the following areas:
Please follow guidelines very carefully. If your manuscript does not conform to their guidelines (including an articulate cover letter) or is not in a genre they publish, it will not be read. Some Awe-Struck Authors: Lauralee Bliss - http://lauraleebliss.homestead.com/ Diana Brandmeyer - http://www.dianabrandmeyer.com/ Elaine Hopper - http://www.theromanceclub.com/authors/elainehopper/ *B&H (formerly Broadman & Holman) 127 Avenue North Established 1934. B&H stands behind a large ensemble of authors and artists communicating relevant messages for better living, deeper understanding, and a closer walk with God. At this time, B&H is not accepting unsolicited manuscripts to submission. Some Broadman & Holman Authors: Lyn Cote - http://www.booksbylyncote.com/
*Baker
Book House Established 1939. Baker Book House has purchased Bethany House Publishers effective 2/28/04. As of February 28, 2003, all orders for Bethany House Publishers should be directed to Baker Book House’s customer service department at 1-800-877-2665 or orders@bakerbooks.com . Baker Book House does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. All
manuscripts received will be returned to the sender without review.
*Revell Publishing Established 1870. For more than 125 years Revell has been publishing evangelical books for the personal enrichment and spiritual growth of general Christian readers. Some Revell Authors: Lorena McCourtney - http://www.lorenamccourtney.com/
*Ballantine/Ivy 1745 Broadway, 18th Floor Linda Marrow, VP & Editorial Director Established 1952. Effective immediately, Ballantine Books will no longer accept unagented submissions of any kind, query letters or otherwise. Looking for fresh, fast-paced, well-written works that do not adhere to a strict "formula." Read their authors to see what they like. They publish historical and contemporary romances under the Ivy imprint and are looking for big romances with lots of plot and wonderful characters. They prefer looking at agented submissions, but if you do not have an agent and would like to submit your work for consideration, please send a query letter with a SASE enclosed. In your query letter you should include a brief synopsis of your plot, setting, and character descriptions, and any personal information that you feel is relevant. They will consider only single title romances of approximately 100,000 words. We will not accept electronic submissions. Please do not send the manuscript or sample chapters unless requested to do so. Send your submission to Charlotte Herscher or Signe Pike. You should receive a reply within four months. No guidelines available. Some Ballantine Authors: Julie Garwood - http://www.simonsays.com/subs/index.cfm?areaid=190 Michele Jaffe - http://www.michelejaffe.com/ Fern Michaels - http://www.fernmichaels.com/ Lynn Michaels - http://lynnmichaels.romance-central.com/ Ballantine/Ivy Authors Website: http://ivyauthors.com/
*Bantam/Dell 1745 Broadway Shauna Summers, Senior Editor Established 1945. Bantam Books does not accept unsolicited submissions, proposals, manuscripts, or submission queries via e-mail at this time. Please submit via an agent. They will accept multiple submission as long as you let them know that. Please don't submit to another Random House editor at the same time. Editors read the submissions, not readers. Some Bantam Authors: Madeline Hunter - http://www.MadelineHunter.com/ Donna Kauffman - http://www.donnakauffman.com/ Nora Roberts - http://www.noraroberts.com/ Heartsong
Presents Tracie Peterson, Managing Editor Established 1981. Haertsong publishes four books every four weeks (two contemporary and two historical). The main element of a Heartsong Presents inspirational romance is the sweet love story. A very close second is the inspirational theme and content. All manuscripts in the Heartsong Presents inspirational line should present a conservative, evangelical Christian worldview. Manuscripts that do not reflect this position will be returned to the author(s). If you believe you have an inspirational romance that would fit Heartsong Presents guidelines, please send a synopsis with three sample chapters and return postage to fictionsubmit@barbourbooks.com. They only accept email submissions of proposals. Currently seeking:
Some HeartSong Authors: Joyce Livingston - http://www.joycelivingston.com/ DiAnn Mills - http://www.rehobothministries.com/ Gail Sattler - http://www.gailsattler.com/ P.O.Box 67 Deborah Smith, Acquisitions Editor Established 1999. BelleBooks publishes fiction celebrating the rich storytelling traditions of the South. Read the Mossy Creek series before querying. Send all queries via email to bellebooks@bellebooks.com. One-page query only. No attachments. No snail-mail submissions. Currently seeking erotica/romantica with southern settings and/or themes. Will consider anthologies as well as novels. Some BelleBooks Authors: Sandra Chastain - http://www.sandrachastain.com/ Martha Shields - http://www.marthashields.com/ Deborah Smith - http://www.deborahsmith.com/
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Berkley/Jove 375 Hudson Street Cindy Hwang, Executive Editor Established 1955. 6/09: Cindy Hwang listed #1 of Top Ten
Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly Submissions should include a synopsis (3-5 double-spaced pages) and the first three chapters. State whether manuscript is finished. Open to new and established writers. Word length: 100,000 words. Accepting contemporary and historical romances, paranormal, romantic suspense, and single title mainstream. Please send SASE for general guidelines. No computer disk or email submissions. Some Berkley/Jove Authors: Lynn Kurland - http://www.lynnkurland.com/ Ana Seymour - http://www.midwestfiction.com/anaseymour/ Deb Stover - http://www.debstover.com Berkley/Jove Authors Website: http://berkleyjoveauthors.com/ If you are a Berkley/Jove author and wish to join their email list, send an email to BJLoop-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
430 Herrington Road Email: info@blacklyonpublishing.com Established 2007. Black Lyon Publishing is currently accepting submissions for all their lines. They prefer email queries, but will accept snail mail queries. No unrequested manuscripts or file attachments please. Send queries to queries@blacklyonpublishing.com. Your email should contain your name, manuscript title, type of novel, word count, a 1-2 paragraph blurb similar to what you might imagine the back cover of your book to read, and the first three paragraphs of your finished manuscript. (No formal synopsis please.) Lines include: Black Lyon General Fiction - literary love stories that don't fall into the romance genre. Novels in this line are emotion-packed and though the love relationship between the hero and heroine is strongly at the core, the plot may contain complicated or intense issues. 75,000 - 100,000 words Black Lyon Contemporary Romance - Heroines can come from all walks of life and have all sorts of interests. Settings should preferably be in America. Rural or urban - it doesn't matter. Traditional contemporary heroes such as wealthy businessmen and cowboys are welcome in our contemporaries, as are most other heroes. We will accept fictional rockstar or moviestar heroes if the character does not demonstrate the lifestyle often associated with those professions. Stories should be written in third-person and above all, be romantic. 45,000 - 60,000 words Black Lyon Paranormal Romance - heroes and heroines have elements in their personalities that set them apart from everyday people while still being firmly grounded in modern society. These paranormals should have a dark, sensuously gothic feel in addition to the romance element. Immortals, vampires, werewolves, mermaids, twisted fairy tales, Roman gods - whatever tickles your fancy as long as the characters are darkly creative and seductive. These are not sweet romances. Steamy sexuality is acceptable for this line, but keep in mind that this is not erotica, either. Happy endings are mandatory. Settings can be anywhere in the world - in exotic locales or in the characters' own backyards. Stories should be written in third-person and above all, be romantic. Mini-series ideas welcome. 60,000 - 80,000 words Black Lyon Historical Romance - Settings include England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, though other exotic settings are definitely encouraged if well done. Dialogue and manners must be realistic to the medieval time period while blending into the story. These stories should feel like adventures and while settings within the 1000-1600 AD year range are preferred, other timeframes are also accepted. Stories should be written in third-person and above all, be romantic. 60,000 - 80,000 words Black Lyon Ancient Times Romance - Timeframe and setting make these books especially unique. Ancient times romances might include stories set in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the early European Viking period and more! Paranormal or magical elements can be present, but shouldn't define the book enough to completely move it into the realm of a paranormal romance. Dialogue, history and manners must be realistic to the time period while blending into the story. These stories should be set prior to 1000 AD. Stories should be written in third-person and above all, be romantic. 60,000 - 80,000 words
PO Box 567
Len Barot, Acquisitions Director; Established 2004. Bold Strokes Books offers LGBT fiction and non-fiction that is entertaining, informative, provocative, at times transgressive, and always positive and affirming. They publish a full-spectrum of Bold Strokes category genre fiction (55,000 - 130,000 words) including romance, action, adventure, mystery, speculative fiction, and erotica. Their goal is to bring the best of yesterday into the future—preserving the traditional elements of genre fiction while infusing our stories with a modern sensibility and focus. Their general fiction line, Bold Strokes Victory Editions (60,000 - 100,000 words), presents works that explore the gay, lesbian, and queer experience in its many forms, while telling strong, human stories with universal themes. At the heart of these works are empowering, meaningful stories that offer the reader both entertainment and affirmation of our queer identity. Their newest line, Bold Strokes Matinee Books (45,000 - 55,000 words), are sharp, satisfying, quality reads for busy women who want to take some time out for pure entertainment. The focus is on excitement, sexual attraction, drama, and fun in a tightly written, engaging package. To submit a manuscript or query about a submittal, please use this email address: submissions@boldstrokesbooks.com. They only review electronic submissions using Microsoft Word .doc or .rtf. Submit the entire manuscript with a query letter that contains 1)1-page synopsis, 2) short author bio and 3)any previous publication information.
Currently Seeking: 1704 Eaton Drive Eileen Hutton, Acquisition Editor Established 1984. Brilliance Audio only publishes abridged and unabridged audio books simultaneously with hardcover publication. They do not currently publish material original to audio. They are looking for hardcover work that will be published six months to one year after submission to Brilliance AudioBooks. #35069--4604 37 St SW Established 2005. They are accepting submissions
from all genres for ebook publication. Send your best horror, science fiction,
fantasy, mystery, and young adult stories. Submission packages include query letter, synopsis, first three chapters and promotion plan. Only submit finished works please. Word counts are to be approximately 25,000 words for novellas, 70-80,000 words for full length novels. Email submission to: submissions@champagnebooks.com General submissions are for
ELECTRONIC publication only.
PO Box 1561 Patricia Haley, Editor-in-Charge Changeling Press LLC, was founded Feb. 10th, 2004 by William and Margaret Riley. This has been a dream-under-construction for about 6 years. They're new. They're starting off small. However they have sound financial backing and many years of industry and business experience. Changeling Press will be publishing erotic novellas, with an emphasis on serials and series with an “Out of this world” theme. Submissions must be erotic love stories. What’s a love story? The hero and heroine must display a genuine attraction for one another that goes beyond sex, but realistic, plot driven resolutions are preferred. If they’ve known each other two days, while it would probably be a good thing if they didn’t shoot each other and walk off holding a smoking gun, don’t try to convince us they’re going to live happily ever after, either. What they DON'T want: No vanilla sex, no straight Contemporary Romance. Turn up the heat, think out of this world! Stories must have a good solid plot and well developed characterization. While strong sexuality is a must, we don't want porn. ABSOLUTELY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE will they ever accept ANY child pornography, necrophilia, bestiality, scat, or snuff. If you’re not sure, ask. Sentient animals (I.E. Shape shifters or Aliens) are permissible. Just opened an erotica line called Wicked and are looking for short story erotica. Currently seeking manuscripts from 10,000 - 100,000 words in the following genres: Action Adventure, African American, Contemporary, Fantasy, Futuristic/Science Fiction, Gay & Lesbian, Historical, Interracial/Multicultural, Paranormal (werewolf, vampire, ghosts, magic, etc.), romantic comedy, time travel and thriller/suspense. Cobblestone Press is a new electronic publisher of sensual and erotic romance seeking creative storytelling and original style. They are selective and are looking for authors to set the standard of writing for this new press; authors that show extraordinary ability to weave tales of romance through strong, unforgettable characters, plots that twist and turn with layers of conflict and emotion, and a style that sets them apart from other writers in the market.
Cobblestone Press is a full service publisher. There are NO fees for the author at any point during our publication process. Your book will be edited, assigned an ISBN number, and cover art will be provided. Royalty rate is 35% of the cover price and will be paid on a monthly basis. They do not pay an advance. The contract is for electronic rights for 1 year. Cobblestone Press is a digital publisher. They currently have no plans to explore print or print-on-demand. Please submit full manuscript as an attachment to: submissions@cobblestone-press.com. No paper submissions. *Crossings
Book Club Member Service Center Established 1983. Crossings is a Christian book club that offers a great selection of Christian books at an affordable price.
P.O. Box 569 Currently running a contest for very dark romance short stories (a plus if the story is set in New Jersey). $7 entry fee. Cash prizes for winners. Stories should be between 3500 and 10,000 words. Deadlines is February 28, 2007. For more information. They are an energetic, brand spanking new, independently owned publisher located in Freehold Township, New Jersey. They primarily publish crime, mystery, and humor. DI Press is a member of PMA, the independent book publishers association, Sisters-in-Crime, and SPAN, Small Publishers of North America. They are a small press and cannot offer an advance, but what they do is get your book in print (which they pay for), and market it through their Website and other channels. Royalties on sales are a dollar to the author for books sold. If this is something you are interested in, please submit the first three chapters of the book with a synopsis and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Mark all documents ‘disposable’ if your book is fiction. *David C. Cook (formerly Cook Communications Ministries) RiverOak Fiction Don Pape Established 1875. Submit a query letter with an SASE. They published Christian novels in the romance, mystery/thriller, sf/fantasy, historical and western genres. They prefer to hear from previously published authors. PO Box 43 Marilyn Nesbitt, Editor DiskUs is a royalty paying publisher of works for sale in
electronic format. Works can be downloaded from their site, or ordered as disks
in the mail and mail order and they are available at most internet bookstores.
They ask for no payment from our authors. They pay no advances YET, but they do
offer a higher royalty than traditional publishers. Their standard contract is
for one year which means their work will be available for one year with the
option to renew your contract with them. New are QuickPicks from 5,000 to 30,000 words. You may email your submission to DiskUsSubs@aol.com . Include the following with your query:
Include short synopsis in body of the email and first three chapters as an attachment in .doc, .rtf or .txt format. Some DiskUs Publishing Authors: Leta Nolan Childers - http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Cathedral/8168/ J.M. Jeffries - http://www.jmjeffries.com/ Elise Title - http://www.elisetitle.com/ 9511 Shore Road, Suite 514 Domhan Books publishes hardcover, paperback, and electronic
books in all formats from writers around Due to the overwhelming number of manuscripts they have received, they are closed to submissions to all new authors. (3/9/04) Some Domham Books Authors: Sorcha MacMurrough - http://www.sorchamacmurrough.com/ Lisa Mondello - http://members.aol.com/nojokez/mondello.html 200 Madison Ave, Suite 2000 Alicia Condon, VP, Editorial Established 1971. 6/2009: Dorchester is now accepting submissions via email. Authors should attach their full manuscript in a Word or .rtf
document, along with a 3- to 7-page synopsis. 3/2009: Currently seeking historicals, fantasy romance, futuristics, paranormals, outrageous romantic comedy, romantic suspense (dark, sensual thrillers), mystery romances (light, romantic mysteries), African American romance, and any combination thereof. No women's fiction, straight contemporary romance or young adult works at this time. February 2008 (from Cynthia Sterling): Dorchester Publishers (http://www.dorchesterpub.com) (Leisure Books and LoveSpell) are interested in seeing dark, sensual thrillers and light romantic mysteries. The editors at Dorchester (Senior Editor Christopher Keeslar, Editorial Director Alicia Condon, Editor Leah Hultenschmidt and Editorial Assistant Alissa Davis) are interested in unusual and 'outside the box' romances with unusual plots and settings. They are not interested in women's fiction, straight contemporary romance or young adult novels. All submissions should be 80,000 to 90.000 words. See their submission guidelines at http://www.dorchesterpub.com/Dorch/SubmissionGuidlines.cfm They do accept unagented submissions. 1/2008: Word length: 80,000 - 90,000. RWA Conference 8/2007 courtesy of Lina Gardiner: Think outside the box! They are looking for historical romance (Native American, Regency and Victorian are hot right now), paranormal romance (dark/light/historical/contemporary), contemporary romance (with different twists/themes), romantic mysteries, romantic suspense (thrillers), futuristic romance (need more), African American romance, time travel (need more), and Shomi Line (different worlds). Books should be 80-95,000 words. Send a cover letter, three chapters and synopsis to any editor. RWA Conference 7/2006: They don't chase trends and see a blending of genres happening. As a publisher they love niche marketing and exotic locales. They want books that appeal to something in the heart. Range of 85-100,000 words (90-95,000 ideal). Submit a cover letter, three chapters and a synopsis. Response time is 6-8 months though Leah is faster than Chris. A good way to avoid slush piles is to enter RWA contests where they're judging, talk to them at pitch sessions or come through an agent. They love hot sexy books, but don't want erotica. They also do historical sagas (usually by more established authors), romantic suspense/thriller, romantic comedy, chick lit, time-travel, futuristic (Chris is actively looking for these), African-American, and romantic mysteries with a humorous chick lit voice. Their new line is called Shomi and will have anime style covers but will be a mass market paperback book. These are targeted toward young, hip women and should be action-packed and cutting edge with a tone relevant to 18-26 years olds. These books are mostly paranormal because they deal with being sucked into a different reality where the heroine must rely on the hero for guidance. 2/16/06: Dorchester is currently seeking manuscripts for a new line of romances, due to be published in 2007. (The name of this line of Speculative Romance is yet to be established.) To be packaged with modern anime or manga-style covers, these romances will be targeted toward a younger, hipper audience than old-style traditionals. While the content can be of any subgenre of alternative romance (paranormal, futuristic, fantasy or other) the books will feature a young woman (18-25) stolen from her normal life into an alternate universe-a universe that challenges all she thought she knew. The hero will usually be in a position of some power, or in the know in the new world. (As one example, imagine The Matrix, if Neo were female and Trinity was male.) In order to maintain suspense and provide for a slow revelation of the facets of the created world, these books should be primarily if not entirely written from the heroine's point of view. Narrative voice should be particularly strong and identifiable, almost noir-like, but despite this, the primary focus should remain on the development of the relationship between the hero and heroine in the new world. Think of these books as combining all that is best with the Chick Lit, paranormal and romantic suspense subgenres. Manuscripts should be 85,000 to 95,000 words in length. Dorchester is also acquiring books for a series of 90,000 - 100,000- word contemporary multicultural romances. Submissions should be sent to the attention of Monica Harris-Mindolovich. The Vortex imprint is currently not acquiring. Currently seeking historical, time-travel, futuristic and paranormal romances. Romantic Suspense should be sent to the attention of Christopher Keeslar. Word length: 90,000 - 100,000 Looking for contemporary multi-cultural romances. Submissions should be sent to Monica Harris-Mindolovich. Authors interested in the young adult imprint, Smooch, should submit a 45,000 word manuscript to Leah Hultenschmidt. Only looking for contemporary romance and present-day paranormals geared toward a primary audience of 12-16 years old. No sex scenes. Query first or submit three chapters and a synopsis only. No category-length submissions. From RWA 2004: "Crimson City" romances will feature kick-butt heroines fighting cyborgs, vampires and weresolves in a futuristic Los Angeles. The first "Vortex" fantasy will appear in November 2004. Submissions for "Making It" (chick-lit) should be sent to the attention of Kate Seaver, and Vortex (fantasy) submissions should be sent to Christopher Keeslar. Dorchester publishes the Leisure/Love Spell books, which include paranormal romance, contemporary romance, historical romance, western, horror and thrillers. Some Dorchester Authors: Madeline Baker - http://www.angelfire.com/ga/apachefire/ Christine Feehan - http://www.christinefeehan.com/ Sandra Hill - http://www.sandrahill.net/ Leisure Authors website http://www.karenafox.com/ladies/ If you are a Dorchester/Leisure/Love Spell author and wish to join the Leisure Ladies email group, send an email to AlGaines@pacbell.net with information on your Dorchester book. Acquisition Editor: Gwen Gades Email: publisher@dragonmoonpress.com Established 1993
A Message from the Publisher 1056 Home Ave. Raelene Gorlinsky, Publisher Established 2000. New from Cerridwen Press: June 2006 Cerridwen Press (an imprint of Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc.)
announces CERRIDWEN COTILLION ! All submissions must be sent to the Submissions e-mail address (submissions@ellorascave.com ); no direct submissions to editors. ----- Primarily a publisher of electronic books. Books are not considered for print release until after digital release. Ellora's Cave Publishing defines Romantica as any work of literature that is both romantic and sexually explicit in nature. Within this genre, a man and a woman develop "in love" feelings for one another that culminate in a monogamous relationship. In a piece of Romantica literature, sexual language is typically expressed in frank adult terms, rather than couched in flowery phrases. In other words, rather than describing lust in a woman's body as "a whirlwind of electricity that jolted through her love valley" as is generally found in mainstream romance novels, an author of Romantica might say, "intense desire coursed through her body, causing her to become wet." (NC-17 titles typically use much more graphic language than that.) For erotic romance or maintstream fiction, send first three chapters and final chapter in DOC or RTF format along with a detailed synopsis to submissions@ellorascave.com. No paper submissions. Ellora's Cave is currently accepting all genres except female dominance. Most popular are vampire, shapeshifter, futuristic and bondage/male dominance. Interested in acquiring gay/lesbian romances. Minimum word length 20,000 words. Prefer over 50,000 words. Opening a new erotica line in late 2006 with a minimum length of 10,000 words. Cerridwen Press is looking for mystery/suspense, women's fiction, chick-lit, paranormal and futuristic romance. Word length: 50,000 - 125,000 words. Some Ellora's Cave Authors: Sherri L. King - http://www.sherrilking.com/ Cheyenne McCray - http://www.cheyennemccray.com/ Annie Windsor- http://www.anniewindsor.smartwriters.com/index.2ts?page=1002
P.O. Box 2146 Currently seeking novella to full-length novels in all adult genres: romance, sensual romance, BDSM, G/L/B, interracial, African/American, Alternate Lifestyles, Gay/Lesbian, and any and all combinations thereof. They embrace the unusual and original, and are interested in all heat levels. If it's outside the box, feel free to send it. (i.e. 20,000 words and above.) They accept electronic submissions only. All submissions must be directed to: submissions@extasybooks.com. No multiple submissions. Email: fictionworks@yahoo.com Ray Hoy, Publisher The Fiction Works is a United States "C" Corporation in good standing, engaged in the business of publishing an extensive variety of titles in audiobook, paperback and eBook titles--and video titles, soon. Fiction Works is not accepting submissions at this time. Some Fiction Works Authors: Edna Curry - http://shell1.cornernet.com/~efcurry/ Norah-Jean Perkin - http://www.wordmuseum.com/authors/norahjeanperkin/
P.O. Box 4897 Email: submit@freyasbower.com Looking for plot driven romances with happy, or at the very least hopeful, endings and varying degrees of sex, depending on the classification of the story. (Sweet, Tangy, Spicy, Sizzling, or Beyond Sizzling) and heroes and heroines they can relate to. Sex scenes must be relevant to the plot and organic to the story. If a scene can work without sex, then the sex isn't necessary and best left out. Light bondage is acceptable as long as all parties are willing as well as titillating, passionate, well-written gay, lesbian and heterosexual stories. They prefer third person stories. Send a query letter with a 1-2 paragraph synopsis of your work and the first chapter of the manuscript. All first submissions must include: your full name, a pseudonym if used, a query letter, a brief synopsis, subject or genre, the first chapter, and be in the body of the email 'Submission' must be in the subject line, Mail submission to submit@freyasbower.com. The work must be completed in its entirety. They do not take proposals for books that have yet to be written. No simultaneous submissions. All communications will be made via email.
Bites: collections of two short, short stories with an underlying theme running
through both stories, 6,000-8,000 words. Not accepting at this time. P.O. Box 101 Nyani Colom, Acquisitions Editor Genesis Press Inc. is the home of Indigo Romance, the nation’s leading line of African-American romance novels. Genesis is a pioneer in publishing diverse lines of romance, including Tango Two, which features Hispanic leading characters; Love Spectrum, which concentrates on interracial romance; and Indigo After Dark, a more sensuous romance line. Founded in 1993 by attorneys Wilbur and Dorothy Colom, Genesis released its first novel in 1995, with other African-American romances quickly following. They are currently seeking African-American/ethnic romance, fiction, non-fiction, and young adult works of 80-100,000 words. Multi-racial, paranormal, suspense and mystery are okay. Some Genesis Press Authors: Giselle Carmichael - http://www.sormag.com/10carmichael.html Angie Daniels - http://www.angiedaniels.com/ Natalie Dunbar - http://motownwriters.homestead.com/natalie.html
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Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books) 237 Park Avenue Karen Kosztolnyik, Senior Editor Established 2007. January 2008 (from Cynthia Sterling): Amy Pierpont, the new editorial director of Grand Central Forever (formerly Warner Forever) is actively seeking submissions of single-title contemporary and historical romance, paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Grand Central publishes 2-3 romance titles each month. They accept only agented submissions. Publishes single-title contemporary romance, historical romance, suspense and paranormals. RWA Conference 7/2006: Sexy historicals are doing well. They like Medieval and Regency and are looking for more. They also buy contempory romances and are looking for romantic suspense. They want different angles to this (ESP/6th sense is okay). Women in jeopardy do well. Make the books gritty. Scare theme. Romantic suspenses are most often picked up for book clubs. They have a lot of contemporary romance in stock. Their Center Street imprint is aimed at middle America and has no explicit sex or violence. These are more real stories with settings across America (not NYC or LA). They love paranormals and want them funny, playful and sexy or dark and sexy. Book club interest is picking up in these. YA paranormal are doing well, too. Super sexy (erotica) is great money for serial rights (e.g., Cosmopolitan). The hotter the better. Borders and Walden say these are flying off the shelves. They always want multi-cultural stories with street-lit, urban story lines. They are open to women's fiction. Ellie Weisenburg handles their 5 Spot line for chick lit, which is printed in trade paperback and can be fiction or narrative non-fiction. These stories are also featured in magazines. FaithWords is handled by Anne Goldsmith, which is inspirational women's fiction. These are love stories with faith. Suspense is okay. These books sell to Crossings BookClub. They want agent-submitted manuscripts. The agent should include an author bio (concise, interesting, who you are), publishing history, bestseller history, and comparative titles. Warner expects authors to participate in promotion. An author may be asked to do radio interviews, print interviews, booksignings, author tours, and TV appearances. They supply 25 ARCs to their authors and send out promo ARCs 3-6 months ahead of time. ----- Actively acquiring historical and contemporary romances,
including romantic suspense and paranormals. 02/05: Warner is entering the chick lit market with a new line called 5 Spot, which will launch in September 2005. The inaugural list will include eight titles of both fiction and nonfiction. From RWA National Conference 7/2003: Prefer single page query with SASE. Favorite historical time periods are Regency and Scottish. Do NOT call if you do not receive a response in a timely manner. Send a letter; no email. Warner Forever is their romance line with two books published per month. They publish paranormal, historical, contemporary, romantic comedy, romantic suspense. Sensual to sweet; lighthearted to angsty. No time travel, but Beth loves psychics. Each author is given her own "branded" look. Courtesy of Paula Gill Some Warner Books Authors: Sandra Brown - http://www.sandrabrown.com/ Carly Phillips - http://www.carlyphillips.com Joan Wolf - http://www.joanwolf.com/ *Granite Publishing & Distribution LLC
868 North 1430 West Established 1995. PO Box 161 Mary Z. Wolf, Publisher Hard Shell Word Factory is a royalty paying publisher of works by established and new authors, for sale in electronic format from their site as downloads or disks-in-the-mail, as well as mail order. They also publish in formats for the new e-reader and hand-held devices. They are also publishing in trade paperback. They don't offer advances, but their royalties (paid quarterly) are much higher than those offered by traditional publishers, plus the author's work is available a full year with option for renewal, instead of a few short weeks. There are NO fees of any kind required of their authors. Their editors will edit the work, but they won't edit the heart out of it! They publish book-length quality non-fiction and fiction--Romance (all categories), Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Western, Historical, Mainstream, Young Adult and Children's books. They are currently not accepting any new submissions. Some Hardshell Word Factory Authors: Sue Charnley - http://www.wordreams.org/ Jennifer Dunne - http://members.aol.com/yeep/ Christine W. Murphy - http://members.aol.com/lscomp/ 225 Duncan Mill Road
233 Broadway Harlequin Mills & Boon LTD - United Kingdom Editorial Department Word Counts for all Harlequin/Silhouette Lines (7/07)
Global Core Series Programs Randall Toye, VP, Series Global Single Title Dianne Moggy, VP Overseas Editorial Strategy Harlequin Enterprises - Internet Content (Toronto) Harlequin Books Birgit Davis-Todd, Executive Editor (Toronto) RWA Conference 7/2006: Harlequin has a licensing agreement with NASCAR to use their logo/brand on books. These are single title releases. They plan to do 3-4 a year under HQN and 16 within the series lines (4 per month in February, May, August and November). These are family-oriented stories with low sensuality. They plan to launch in February 2007 at the Daytona 500. Carl Edwards is acting as spokesperson for the line. Harlequin American (Toronto) Kathleen Scheibling, Associate Senior Editor RWA Conference 7/2006: The sense of setting/community is very important to these books.
American Romance features fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of
love, marriage and family in America today. They're set in small towns and big
cities, on ranches and in the wilderness, from Texas to Alaska — everywhere
people live and love. Harlequin wants energetic writing and well-constructed,
plots based on contemporary, credible, appealing characters. Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin American Authors: Judy Christenberry - http://www.judychristenberry.com/ Jacqueline Diamond - http://www.occrwa.com/jacquelinediamond/ Michele Dunaway - http://www.micheledunaway.com Harlequin Blaze (Toronto) Brenda Chin, Associate Senior Editor Blaze is going to six books a month and they need more books. It helps to use a sexual premise as a starting point. Have unique, strong characters who grow. They should be young, single, relevant characters with an innovative plot. One or more sub-plots are allowed as well as secondary character POV and male POV. These books are explicit, graphic and hot. Suggestions include military heroes, cops, private investigators. Use strong men. Give them erotic thrillers usually set in the city. Paranormal is permitted if it ties into the sexual theme. Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin Blaze Authors: Stephanie Bond - http://www.stephaniebond.com Janelle Denison - http://www.janelledenison.com/ Jo Leigh - http://www.JoLeigh.com Blaze Authors Website - http://www.tryblaze.com/index.htm or http://www.blazeauthors.com/ Harlequin Intrigue (New York)
Denise O'Sullivan Zara, Senior Editor RWA Conference 7/2006: Romantic suspense where romance is integral to the plot but the suspense has priority. Pacing should be unrelenting and the romance should keep going as the hero/heroine solve the crime. No expletives or graphic scenes. They are actively acquiring. Actively acquiring and open to new authors. Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin Intrigue Authors: B.J. Daniels - http://suspense.net/bj-daniels/index.html Rita Herron - http://www.ritaherron.com Gayle Wilson - http://suspense.net/gayle-wilson/index.html Harlequin Intrigue Authors Website: http://www.intrigueauthors.com/ Harlequin Superromance (Toronto) Victoria Curran, Editor RWA Conference 7/2006: They are reality, character-driven books--big, emotional love stories. There can be differently levels of sensuality but there must be a legitimate, active, sustained conflict. They are actively acquiring and will accept a proposal (three chapters and a synopsis) in lieu of a query. Superromance is going to six books month. These books have an almost mainstream feel. The line is open to innovation, but characterization is important. Home, family and community should be the central theme. Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin Superromance Authors: Judith Arnold - http://www.juditharnold.com Eve Gaddy - http://www.evegaddy.com Brenda Novak - http://www.brendanovak.com Harlequin Superromance Authors Website: http://www.superauthors.com/ Harlequin Teen Natashya Wilson, Senior Editor Harlequin Teen is… They’re looking for commercial, high-concept stories that capture the teen experience and will speak to readers with power and authenticity. All subgenres are welcome, so long as the book delivers a relevant reading experience that will resonate long after the book’s covers are closed. They expect that many of their stories will include a compelling romantic element. 50,000 - 100,000 words Unagented authors, please mail a query letter and full synopsis to the New York Office. Agents, please submit a partial or complete manuscript with full synopsis, either as a hard copy or as an e-mail attachment. London Office Harlequin Mills & Boon LTD - United Kingdom Editorial Department
Karin Stoecker, Editorial Director Harlequin Historical Romance/Mills & Boon Historical Romance Linda Fildew, Senior Editor RWA Conference 7/2006: Now accepting up through World War II. They continue to offer one western and one Regency in each month's set. Books must be well-researched. Don't overdo the period language. Historical figures can be used, but not as the hero or heroine. Looking for writers. Skip query stage and send in a proposal (three chapters and a synopsis). Now open to time periods from ancient civilizations up to and including the First and Second World Wars. Regency tales remain popular. Also looking for novels set during the Viking invasions through to the Middle Ages in Europe, Elizabethan England to 20th century families at war. Western America and Australian settings are welcome. New writers accepted. Happy to consider new, talented writers.
Mills & Boon Historical Romance Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin Historical Romance/Mills & Boon Authors: Anne Gracie - http://www.annegracie.com/ Some Harlequin Historical Authors: Debra Lee Brown - http://www.debraleebrown.com/ Wendy Douglas - http://www.wendydouglas.com/ Julia Justiss - http://www.juliajustiss.com/ Harlequin Historicals Authors Website: http://historicalauthors.home.att.net/ Harlequin Historical Undone Linda Fildew, Senior Editor If you've always wanted to write for Harlequin Historical, but were daunted by the length, now is your chance to submit something shorter! Length: 10,000 - 15,000 words. e-Book format only. In Historical Undone they are looking for a high level of
sensuality that flows naturally out of the plotline. There should be a strong
emotional basis to the heightened attraction—it's vital the reader can believe
in the intense emotion driving the characters as their relationship develops.
These stories should be hot, sexy and subtly explicit without the lovemaking
being vulgar or gratuitous. Mills & Boon Medical Romance (London) Sheila Hodgson, Senior Editor UK 44-208-288-2800 from the US 6/2007: Harlequin Medical Romances are actively seeking new authors for the series. RWA Conference 7/2006: These stories should be character-driven using up-to-the-minute medical technology. Don't overuse science/jargon--just enough for a lay person to understand it. Books can have a wide range of sensuality. International settings are okay. They are looking for ideas in ER, special care, IVF, country, city, rescue, surrogacy. Children are appealing. They are looking for new writers. Submit a proposal (three chapters and a synopsis) and skip the query stage. Actively recruiting new authors. Particularly interested in seeing medical books with contemporary medical drama from those with a medical background. Mills & Boon Medical Romance Guidelines Harlequin Presents/Mills & Boon Modern Romance Tessa Shapcott, Executive Editor UK 44-208-288-2800 from the US RWA Conference 7/2006: Harlequin Romance (the merger of Harlequin Romance and Silhouette Romance) will launch in February 2007. Books are These are feel-good reads with relevant, emotional depth. Nothing depressing or tragic. No paranormal. They are actively looking. RWA Conference 7/2006: Modern Xtra Sensual used to be Temptation. They need good characters and good storytelling. The books should be sophisticated and emotionally intense. They like hip, city settings. The stories should be sexy with great sex and lots of sexual attraction leading to a passionate completion. They publish two books a month and will be released in America in the future. Actively recruiting new authors for the Modern and Modern Extra series Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin Presents Authors: Lynn Graham - http://www.lynnegraham.com/ Sandra Marton - http://www.sandramarton.com/ Jane Porter - http://www.janeporter.com/index.htm Harlequin Presents Authors Website: http://www.harlequinpresents.com/ Romance by Harlequin (London) (previously Harlequin Romance and Silhouette Romance) Kimberly Young, Senior Editor Harlequin and Silhouette Romance have been combined into one line called Romance by Harlequin. These are short romances that should be focused on a relationship. Conflicts should include real-life challenges and settings can be from all over the world. Sensual tension is vital, but close the bedroom door on sexual detail. Launching September 2006 with 6 books per month. Show Me the Money! Some Harlequin Romance Authors: Val Daniels - http://members.tripod.com/~ValDaniels/ Liz Fielding - http://www.lizfielding.com/ Lucy Gordon - http://www.lucy-gordon.com/ *Harper Collins Children's Books/Avon 1350 Avenue of Americas Abigail McAden, Acquisitions Editor HarperCollins Children’s Books is one of the leading publishers of children’s books. HarperCollins Children’s Books is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, one of the leading English-language publishers in the world. Unfortunately the volume of submissions they receive
prevents them from reading unsolicited manuscripts or proposals. Some Avon True Romance Authors: Meg Cabot - http://www.megcabot.com/ Lorraine Heath - http://www.lorraineheath.com/ Beverly Jenkins - http://aalbc.com/authors/beverly.htm 990 Owen Loop North Established 1974. Harvest House publishes Christian books. Their motto is "Books You Can Believe In." Harvest House does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Please visit First Edition or The Writer's Edge. Some Harvest House Authors: 7107 S. Yale Ave., # 345 Although Hawk publishes books in a variety of fields and genres, all their titles have been (and will be) enjoyed by readers who love good books. Whether you're a fan of literary fiction, speculative fiction, biography, or memoirs (just to name a few), there's a book here that will keep you turning the pages well past your bedtime. They also invite writers with unpublished or out-of-print books to contact them regarding their work. And if you have a favorite book that's gone out-of-print and is no longer available, please tell them about it. Some Hawk Publishing Authors: P.O. Box 22598 A small British press specializing in category romance created by Mary-Jo Wormell and Sue Curran. Launched February 14, 2001. This publisher has gone out of business. Their website is closed. *High Country Publishers, Ltd. 197 New Market Center, #135 Judith Geary, Senior Editor Accepts email and snail-mail queries. Send a cover letter with author's bio and publishing history, synopsis of work that emphasizes setting and premise. Recently, they have received query letters by e-mail that included a link to a website where the first chapter was posted. This seems a particularly effective format for a query, because you can format your chapters as you wish without tying up space in the editor's e- mail queue. Currently seeking regional, Southern or Appalachian settings. List is full into 2006. P.O. Box 2292 Leanne Burroughs Highland Press is looking for outstanding manuscripts of all time genres—with the exception of erotica. Accepting: romance, historicals, inspirationals, young adult, women’s fiction, men’s fiction, children’s illustrated books, romantic suspense, mystery/suspense, and sci-fi futuristic. Send email query to submissions, Submissions.hp@gmail.com. *Hodder Headline Publishing Group 338 Euston Road Headline has an outstanding track record in publishing both fiction and non-fiction. On their fiction list, giant commercial brand names including James Patterson and Martina Cole rub shoulders with the Orange Prize winning Andrea Levy and hugely acclaimed Maggie O’Farrell. Their non-fiction publishing programme is equally eclectic, and ranges from the autobiographies of Paul Gascoigne and the TV tie-in of Friends, to the memoirs of Hillary Clinton and Kate Adie. *Howard
Books 3117 North 7th Street Established 1969. Now a division of Simon & Schuster. Publishes Christian fiction. They believe in publishing men and women whose lives and messages are consistent with Christian principles; and whose skill reflects a dedication to being well-read, educated on the subject at hand, experienced in word-crafting, and passionate about the written word. *HQN 233 Broadway, Suite 1001 Tracy Farrell, Executive Editor RWA Conference 7/2006: Harlequin has a licensing agreement with NASCAR to use their logo/brand on books. These are single title releases. They plan to do 3-4 a year under HQN and 16 within the series lines (4 per month in February, May, August and November). These are family-oriented stories with low sensuality. They plan to launch in February 2007 at the Daytona 500. Carl Edwards is acting as spokesperson for the line. (courtesy of Pam McCutcheon) Big fat romances of 100,000 words. They have a wide variety from new and established authors. Abby Zidle would like to see a query first or partials from agents (hint: she's not into kids). Tracy Farrell would like to see completes. No unsolicited submissions. -- HQN is no longer accepting unagented/unsolicited manuscripts or partials, but will read query letters. Agented/requested submissions should consist of a synopsis and first two chapters. P.O. Box 545 Linda Kichline, Senior Editor ImaJinn publishes paranormal romance in trade-size paperbacks. You do not need an agent to submit, but you must query them first. All query letters should include a synopsis no longer than six double-spaced pages and may be submitted by regular mail or e-mail. If you mail your query, please include an SASE. They do not accept simultaneous submissions. They only consider queries with story lines that meet their current needs. At the current time ImaJinn Books is accepting queries for urban fantasy, vampire romance, werewolf/shape-shifter romance, witch romance, and Regency romance. Please note that the manuscript length needed is 70,000 to 90,00 words. They accept queries via email at editors@imajinnbooks.com. POLICY CHANGE: Since most electronic publishers are now offering print-on-demand services, ImaJinn will NO LONGER consider previously electronically published books for print publication. Some ImaJinn Authors: J.A. Ferguson - http://www.joannferguson.com/ Nancy Gideon - http://www.tlt.com/authors/ngideon.htm Shauna Michaels - http://members.aol.com/APR427/ If you are an ImaJinn author and wish to join their email loop, send an email to ImaJinn-nation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com *Juno Books (Wildside Press) Imprint of Pocket Books
9710 Traville Gateway Dr #234
Acquisitions Editor: Paula Guran
Established 2006. 4/09: Interested in urban fantasy. Romance/relationship usually included as is humor. No paranormal romance, historical fantasy, or sword and sorcerer. Manuscripts should be between 80,000 and 100,000 words. The novel must have a strong female protagonist Juno is currently looking for novels from 80,000 to 120,000 words in length. They are looking for adventures for women (and hope they appeal to men, too) -- fantasies with a focus on female characters. Some might call some of their books "paranormal romance", but don't let either word frighten you off. "Paranormal" really means "beyond the ordinary" and "romance" is defined as "an exciting and/or mysterious quality as of a heroic time or adventure" as well as "a story dealing with love". They accept only emailed submissions attached in .doc, or .rtf. (With the exception of reprints for consideration. We'll need a copy of the published book.) Please submit three chapters (or equivalent sample) and a synopsis. For acquisitions, submissions, or matters concerning this Web site, please contact Paula Guran at editor@juno-books.com. Email for a snail mail address if you need it. Don't send to the Rockville, Maryland office! The editor may never see it if you do. 119 W. 40th Street, 21st Floor John Scognamiglio, Editor-in-Chief 6/09: John Scognamilgio listed #2 of Top Ten
Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly 6/09: Editor Kate Duffy is on a leave of absence, expected to return to work this fall. (Cynthia Sterling Market News) 6/09: (c/o Cynthia Sterling) Hilary Sares has left the company. Kensington is cutting the number of titles in its Aphroedesia line. Address submissions to John Scognamiglio, editor-in-chief; Kate
Duffy, 6/07: The Strapless imprint has been discontinued. Chick-lit books will be released as individual Kensington books. 4/07: Currently Seeking: 11/06: John Scognamiglio is actively looking for romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and sci-fi/fantasy romances. Word count: 85,000 -100,000. Selena James is actively looking for African-American romance and women's fiction as well as romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and futuristic romance. RWA Conference 7/2006: Brava contains books with really great sex and romance. Kate Duffy wants something original. However, she hates email submissions so send a synopsis and three chapters. They are actively acquiring for Brava and will look at a work in progress. Audrey LeFehr buys contemporary romance, historical romance, romantic suspense, women's fiction, thrillers and Aphrodisia. Aphrodisia is actually erotica, not romance. They are called erotic romance for the booksellers. They're always looking for talent. You can query Audrey in email, then send in entire manuscript if requested. Hilary Sares buys for Brava, Aphrodisia, historical romance, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense. Send her the entire manuscript. Stacey Barney buys young adult books. They will never ask anyone to revise anything without purchasing the book first. They do allow multiple submissions--just let them know. They are improving their website to include a message board, e-books, and the ability to download their catalog. Book purchases from the website will get a 35% discount. 8/2005: Kensington Publishing Corp has announced that as of October 2005, they will no longer publish Regency romances as part of the Zebra list. Kensington is seeking erotic romance, very sexually explicit, for its Aphrodisia line. Anything goes as long as its legal and promotes pleasure and satisfaction. Contemporary, historical, futuristic, paranormal, multicultural, menage, light BDSM, etc. are all welcome. Novels approximately 80,000 words. Novellas 20-30,000 words. Send submissions to Audrey LaFehr, Hilary Sares, or John Scognamiglio. John Scognamiglio is also looking for paranormal romances and sci-fi/fantasy romances. Word count: 85,000 - 100,000. Kensington Books is the imprint for their hardcover and trade paper line. Zebra Books, the company's flagship imprint, is primarily made up of a large number of historical romance titles, but the list also generally includes one or two lead contemporary romances, westerns, horror and humor. Pinnacle Books is the imprint that features best-selling commercial fiction. They publish Contemporary, Historical and Alternative Romance as well as mainstream men's and women's fiction. For lovers of Mystery and Horror, they publish cozy mysteries, suspense thrillers, and supernatural horror. They also publish Action Adventure, Western, and Humor books. Unsolicited material accepted for Arabesque only. Send cover letter with publishing credits, 3-5 page synopsis, and complete manuscript, if unpublished. If published, send first three chapters and copy of previous book. All others, query first. Currently seeking multi-cultural romances of word length 80,000 - 100,000. Submit to Karen Thomas. Brava novels: 100,000 and Brava novellas 25,000 - 30,000. Submit to Kate Duffy. Some Zebra Authors: Heather Graham - http://www.booktalk.com/HGraham/ Lisa Jackson - http://www.lisajackson.com/ Anne Stuart - http://www.anne-stuart.com/index.html Kensington Authors website: http://www.kazapauthors.com/ If you are a Kensington author and wish to join their email loop, send an email to z-authors-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
233 Broadway Glenda Howard, Executive Editor 8/2008: Queries and projects for Kimani Romance should be directed to Kelli Martin in the New York office. RWA Conference 7/2006: Harlequin purchased BET Books so they'll have a full line of multi-cultural books. Arabesque will offer two books a month that are single title: chick lit, romantic suspense, inspirational of 85,000 words. Sepia is "lit light" single title fiction of 1-2 books a month including urban, drama, high concept, chick lit. New Spirit will offer faith-based fiction and non-fiction. Kimani Romance will have four series book a month featuring the classic romance that's sexy and sophisticated. Kimani Press will publish single title fiction and non-fiction. Harlequin will launch a new African-American program with single title and series books in June 2006. The series books will feature stories of 70,000 - 75,000 words and will be published in mass market paperback. The central story should follow the romance between the characters. Traditional themes are welcome (Cinderella, makeovers, rags to riches). They want realism, fresh plots, compelling characters and satisfying endings. They also would like the hip humor of "Girlfriends" or "Soul Food." Guidelines
P.O. Box 2607 Kregel Publications no longer accepts unsolicited material for review as of June 1, 2005. They will, however, continue to review summaries from The Writers' Edge and First Edition regularly. These manuscript-screening services provide an opportunity for you to share your proposal with over 40 Christian publishers simultaneously for a moderate fee. They will also continue to accept query letters from professional literary agents. A listing of agents is available in Sally Stuart's Christian Writers' Market Guide. Be sure to consider Kregel Publications' list of resources before submitting.
c/o Carole Spencer
Louise Bohmer, Editor-in-Chief:
horror, all mss in speculative genre, western, science fiction, police
procedural, mystery & thrillers
Lachesis Publishing is a royalty-paying
publisher of fiction works by authors, new or previously published. They are a
print and an ebook publisher offering our reading public the very best titles
via direct download or overnight shipping from our website store. Their titles
are released simultaneously in print and e-book formats. They do not offer
advances, but pay quarterly royalties on retail sales and wholesale orders.
Their authors' titles are carried on their website store for retail sale for a
three year period, far longer than traditional brick and mortar stores which
average a thirty day stay on their shelves. Query first at submissions@lachesispublishing.com. Currently seeking any type of romance, erotica or young adult. They accept agented and unagented manuscripts and simultaneous submissions. Lachesis will not accept the following genres: non-fiction and poetry. LBF Books (imprint of Lachesis Publishing) Currently closed to submissions (except erotica). Send query to submissions@lbfbooks.com.
P.O. Box
851556 admin@lightswordpublishing.com A small press that publishes romance (contemporary, historical, romantic suspense and paranormal), children's books, suspense, thriller, fantasy, mystery and science fiction books and some nonfiction. Begun by author Linda Daly and Bonny Kirby, Light Sword published trade paper editions. Authors should query first. Submission guidelines are available on the web site. Send a query by email introducing yourself -- Include a Authors Bio along with a brief synopsis (100 words or less) of the book that you are pitching in the body of an email, (submissions@lightswordpublishing.com) (attachments will not be accepted) or submit by mail with a printed hard copy to the address provided below.
3529 Greenglen Circle
Acquisitions Editor, Nicole Bunting
Established 2005 Linden Bay Romance is a publishing company offering romance books in electronic formats. They may additionally opt under certain circumstances to also publish a book in trade paperback. Their catalogue contains short stories, novellas, and novels ranging in length from 25,000-70,000 words in all the usual romance sub-genres. Extensive editing and proofreading services are provided on each accepted manuscript. They also offer professional cover art, an ISBN number, distribution to sales and review sites, and support on author involvement in promotion. They typically pay royalties of 37% of gross proceeds on every e-book sale and 25% of net proceeds on every print sale. Authors will receive a formal contract upon acceptance. They are currently accepting submissions of previously unpublished works ranging from 40,000 - 65,000 words in the following sub-genres: Non-traditional relationships (multiple partner, older female/younger male, etc.), Gay romance, all sub-genres, Anthologies of 3 themed short stories for our Trilogy Collection, Contemporaries: sensual, edgy (light bondage, etc) with heroes involved in action/adventure careers (police, firemen, spies, cowboys, race car drivers, etc), Science Fiction/Urban Fantasy, particularly shapeshifters, Cross-genre Historicals: highly sensual; of particular interest if set during unusual time periods and/or unusual places, i.e. Medieval, Regency, Westerns, Civil War They publish strictly romance. They do not publish dramas or comedies whose main focus is not on the relationship of the main characters. A series in any of the above sub-genres is of particular interest. All works should remain lighter in tone; extremely dark plotlines are not encouraged. An initial submission email query should be sent to: submissions@lindenbayromance.com with the subject line: NEW SUBMISSION The following should be included in the body of the
e-mail. Imprint of Atlantic Bridge Publishing Tina Burns, acquisitions director Established 1999. Full length
novels - 45,000 - 80,000 They are currently accepting all erotic romance genres and
particularly are seeking historical, fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal.
They want to see strong stories, stories that could stand on their own if the
sex was omitted. They are looking for the build up of passion, the explosion of
a sexual relationship between a man and woman, and not just a story with one sex
scene after another. They are looking for the traditional "happy ever after" and
the commitment of the man and woman involved. Subjects that are "outside the
box" are of particular interest to them. Acquisitions Division Andrew Karre (Flux) Established 1901. Llewellyn’s best-selling subject areas include astrology, divination, tarot books and card decks, magic/magick, Wicca, paganism, witchcraft, shamanism, self-help, alternative health, herbs, religion, spirituality, tantra, paranormal, calendars, date books, almanacs, DVDs and spoken word and meditation audio CDs. Llewellyn accepts complete manuscripts and proposals for its two fiction imprints: Midnight Ink (for adult mystery fiction), and Flux, for young audlts (ages 12 and up) fiction. Currently seeking any kind of mystery (except noir) for Midnight Ink, particularly cozy, chick-lit, soft-and medium-boiled, and police procedural. For Flux, they want adults who see young adult point-of-view and bring something new. Midnight Ink is only accepting proposals by referral from existing authors or through reputable agents. Send referred proposals to submissions@midnightink-books.com. For Flux, please query first at submissions@fluxnow.com. 1802 N. Carson
St, Suite 212-2924 Treva Hart, Editor-in-Chief Email: submissions@loose-id.com Established 2004. Loose Id is actively acquiring stories from both aspiring and established authors. They are a royalty-paying e-publisher, and they hold ourselves to the highest standards of contract fairness as defined by EPIC. Currently accepting: Multicultural and I/R, extremely hot suspense and paranormal,
LGBT and menage.
Send a query letter with your name and contact e-mail, the name of the manuscript you are submitting and the name of the series it is a part of, if any, the completion status and expected length of your manuscript, the genre, the premise, and the degree of sensuality present in your manuscript, the marketing hook and intended readership of your manuscript, your bibliography and sales history, if any. Also include a short but complete Synopsis focusing on the
characters' goals and motivations, the major story events, climax and ending and
a partial which includes the first Three Chapters of your manuscript. A short
prologue should not be counted. If all of the major characters are not
represented in the first three chapters or the love story has not yet begun,
please send through those points to the nearest chapter break. Send the submissions package to submissions@loose-id.com. P.O. Box 7001 Craig Nelsen, Publisher Established 1995. Loveland Press is an independent, traditional commercial publisher based in Loveland, Colorado. Each of our titles, whether distributed or published by Loveland Press, must meet the absolute highest quality standards of production and content. They usually accept only agented work. Standard submission package contains three consecutive chapters and a media kit. Sharon Sala is the only romance writer they have at the moment but they will be doing two more of her books next year. Currently looking for published authors with a strong fan base in any genre, westerns (especially those with a "twist" or mystery), western romance (up to 1880s), romantic humor, romantic mystery (any time period), romantic suspense and how-to's. Minimum of 85,000 words. Please send or preferably have agent mail a submission package consisting of:
Some Loveland Press Authors: Sharon Sala- http://www.nettrends.com/sharonsala/ 233 Broadway Tracy Ferrell, Executive Editor RWA Conference 7/2006: (courtesy of Pam McCutcheon) Urban fantasy can go to Luna or Mira. These are contemporary fantasies, more fantasy than romance. Science fiction/futuristic romance isn't right for Luna, but try HQN. Humor is okay. Simultaneous submissions are okay. -- From RWA 2004: LUNA books are NOT paranormal romances in which the romance between the hero and heroine is central. These are female-centric fantasy novels with a romantic appeal. No SF or futuristics wanted. These are other fantasy worlds that can have a historical basis (such as Arthurian) or urban fantasies. Fantasy should be throughout the book--not a secret element. It can be subtle, but must be thorough. Courtesy of Karen Fox LUNA Books delivers a compelling, female-focused fantasy with vivid characters, rich worlds, strong, sympathetic women and romantic subplots. LUNA Books wants emotionally complex, sweeping stories that highlight the inner female power. Whether the heroine is on a quest to save the world — or someone or something important to her — discover her past or develop her own abilities, these stories are involving, gripping and sweep the reader away into a detailed, convincing world. They also contain romantic subplots that enhance the main story but don't become the focus of the novel. Length: 100,000-150,000 Stories can be set in other worlds, alternate historical or contemporary Submit detailed synopsis and three sample chapters or complete manuscript if available. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable. If a previous editorial relationship in the company has been established, that can be continued — or feel free to submit to Mary-Theresa Hussey at address above or Kate Paice Some LUNA authors: Catherine Asaro - http://www.sff.net/people/asaro/ Mercedes Lackey - http://mercedeslackey.com/ Sarah Zettel - http://www.sff.net/people/sarah-zettel/ Magic Carpet, a small publisher in Connecticut, is seeking erotic romance writers. In business for 2 years now, they are distributed solely through Barnes & Nobles nationwide. They publish only erotic romance, in trade paper, not mass market. Until now, writers have been by invitation only from the erotica genre. But now they are actively seeking new (female) writers. Works must be explicitly erotic, but stay 100% within the heterosexual romance formula strong female characters, admirable male characters, no superfluous scenes or extra characters, no degrading sex. Approx. 75,000 words; 256 pages. Rate of pay info is given out only by the publisher. Email the publisher at RKASAK@aol.com 1020 Cedar Ave, Ste 216 Submissions address: Christy Phillippe, Senior Editor Established 2006. Medallion Press, Inc., DOES accept e-mail submissions.
Submissions that do not adhere specifically to the guidelines WILL NOT be
considered. Medallion does not publish erotica or inspirationals. 4/07: Medallion Press has been picked up by Independent Publishers Group (IPG) for U.S. and global distributions. Canadian distribution will remain with H.B. Fenn & Company. Medallion Press does not accept email submissions or queries. All submissions MUST contain a two to five page synopsis. They ONLY accept complete manuscripts whether from published or unpublished authors. They do accept simultaneous submissions. Specific guidelines are available on their website. They publish mass market, trade and hardcover titles 80,000 - 120,000 words. Currently accepting romantic suspense, historical, paranormal, futuristic, science fiction, horror, and thrillers. Seeking stories "outside the box." No erotica or inspirationals. Some Medallion Press Authors: Beth Ciotta - http://www.cbscottbooks.com/ Shannon Drake - http://www.booktalk.com/hgraham/ Helen Rosburg - http://helenrosburg.com/ 225 Duncan Mill Road Valerie Gray, Executive Editor 6/09: Susan Pezzack-Swinwood listed #8 of Top Ten Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly RWA Conference 7/2006: (courtesy of Pam McCutcheon) They started at 12 releases a year. Now they publish 77 a year and have 13 new authors. These are single title general fiction novels of 100,000 words. Not necessarily romance. Agented only, please. They want fresh new voices. -- MIRA is no longer accepting unagented material. Agented submissions should consist of a synopsis and the first two chapters. The story lines for these 100,000-plus word novels range from contemporary drama/relationship stories to romantic suspense to thrillers to the family saga. The program is expanding to include historical and literary fiction. From RWA National Conference 7/2003: Looking for contemporary, relationships, romantic suspense, family dramas, coming of age, thrillers, some historicals. MIRA is a broader range of women's fiction. HQN is for romance. They have a large stable of authors already. They provide individual author marketing and PR plans. Courtesy of Paula Gill Launched MIRA in France two years ago and doing well. Some MIRA Authors: Jasmine Cresswell - http://www.jasminecresswell.com/ Mary Alice Monroe - http://www.maryalicemonroe.com/site/epage/home_67.htm Carla Neggers - http://www.booktalk.com/CNeggers/ Random House has purchased Multnomah, which will be "integrated operationally" into Doubleday Broadway's Waterbrook Press in what will be called the Waterbrook Multnomah Division. The company will relocate to Waterbrook's Colorado Springs offices. 6470A Glenway Avenue, #109 Mundania Press is open for unsolicited submissions during the months of March, April, September, and October each year. During these four months they are seeking top quality entertaining novels, novellas, and short stories from new and previously-published authors from around the world. Novels are released simultaneously in trade paperback and eBook editions. Short Novels (under 60,000 words), Anthologies, Novellas, and Short Stories are released in eBook edition. They are closed to unsolicited submissions in January, February, May, June, July, August, November, and December each year. During these months, they only accept submissions from our existing authors or solicited submissions. They accept novels, novellas, and short stories in the following genres: Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery (must have science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, or horror genre themes), Romance (Contemporary, Historical, Suspense, Science-Fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, and other sub-genres), Young Adult (age 12 and up) are accepted (must have science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, or horror genre themes). Short stories must be at least 5,000 words. Short story collections may be submitted together under a common title (an anthology). Previously published or self-published works are considered for re-publication as long as the work is out of print everywhere and your publishing rights have been explicitly returned. They take both print and electronic rights, and you must provide proof in the form of a release from the previous publisher that your print and electronic rights have been returned to you. Please do not submit your manuscript if your rights have not been returned to you. They do not accept: Poetry, Children's Books (audience under age 12), Inspirational Fiction (Christian, Metaphysical, New Age), All Non-Fiction (how-to's, biographies, self-help, 'based on true stories', real life stories, etc.), Any fiction that is 'based on true stories', Stories based on someone else's work. I.e., no Star Trek, Star Wars, fan fiction, 'based on' TV shows, movies, or other books (unless you are the original author and retain all the rights—and can provide proof), Historicals, Western, War/Spy/Action/Adventure, Mainstream Fiction, and Screen Plays or Scripts. E-mail your complete entire manuscript in RTF format as an email attachment, with an email cover letter to: submissions@mundania.com In the subject line of your email, put "SUBMISSION - NameOfYourBook". This makes it easier for us to quickly identify it and find it among all the submissions. Please include all of the following information in your email cover letter (not as a separate attachment):
They do not need anything else in your cover letter. Send your email with your complete book/story attached in a separate file in RTF format only.
*New
American Library (NAL) 375 Hudson Street Claire Zion, Editorial Director RWA Conference 7/2006: Their spotlight consisted of an interchange between them and the audience. They want more westerns as does the audience. NAL doesn't publish by sub-genre, but wants books with strong voices. They accept unagented submissions, but only want submissions/queries via snail mail. --- They publish women's fiction, historical romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, erotic romance, erotica, and romantic suspense. Women's fiction, chick-lit and lady-lit fall under their trade-size "Accent" paperback program. Multiple submissions accepted if you inform them of any other offer before accepting it. No unsolicited manuscripts, computer disks or email queries. Prefer agented writers, but do ask to see manuscripts based on query letters. Currently seeking contemporary and historical romance, historical novels, paranormal romance, and general women's fiction for Signet, Signet Eclipse, Onyx and Accent. Mainstream women's suspense, romantic suspense and chick-lit are always welcome. Kara Cesare is looking for suspense, chick-lit and African-American romances. Anne Bohner wants historical and contemporary romances, chick-lit and mysteries. Some NAL Authors: Catherine Anderson - http://www.catherineanderson.com Jo Beverley - http://www.jobev.com Mary Jo Putney - http://www.maryjoputney.com NAL Authors Website - http://nalauthors.com/
5202 Humphreys Rd. Currently, they are specifically looking for books in the following genres for special promotions and/or to increase their number of monthly releases:
Elements strongly desired in any novel or short story include: edgy, unique plots; strong, believable conflict between the hero and heroine; extreme sexual tension; concise story-telling; combinations of dark, sexy heroes with sassy, humorous heroines; little or no sub-plots. Some New Concepts Publishing Authors: Karin Huxman - http://home.att.net/~jk.huxman/ Jane Toombs - http://www.janetoombs.com/
12523 Limonite Ave, Ste 440-438 9/08: Looking for multi-ethnic YA books for new Moxie imprint. Feature strong, resourceful heroines in genres from contemporary to sci-fi and fantasy. No Gossip Girl type stories. Specializes in African-American literature. Looking for African-American romance, erotic romance, and all other subgenres of romance. Also science fiction, paranormal, urban fantasy. Interracial romance is okay as long as the heroine is African-American. Word length 70,000 - 75,000. Query with first three chapters and synopsis. 45 Wall Street, Suite 1021 Email: claiborne@pegasusbooks.us Claiborne Hancock, Editor-in-Chief New publisher debuted in spring 2006. Accepts popular fiction and non-fiction with a special emphasis on crime novels, mysteries, and serious nonfiction—biography, history, and popular culture. Pegaus Elliot MackkenziePublishers Sheraton House - Castle Park Email: editors@pegasuspublishers.com The author needs to submit a synopsis of the whole manuscript
and two sample chapters. 375 Hudson Street Due to the volume of manuscripts we receive, most Penguin Putnam Inc. imprints do not read unsolicited manuscripts. If you would like your work to be considered for publication by a major publisher, they recommend that you work with an established literary agent. *Dutton *G.P. Putnam's Sons Some G.P. Putnam's Sons Authors: Catherine Coulter - http://www.catherinecoulter.com/ Jayne Ann Krentz - http://www.jayneannkrentz.com/ Nora Roberts - http://www.noraroberts.com/ 6470A Glenway Avenue, #109 Kathryn Lively, publisher Established 2002. Presently they are open to our 2009 schedule (with the exception of their 2008 themed sheets), as their regular schedule for 2008 is now filled. Deadline for all 2008 "O" Themed HeatSheets is August 31, 2008. Please see guidelines for 2008-09 Themed HeatSheet guidelines. They are now accepting submissions for Coming Together: At Last and Coming Together: Against the Odds . They only accept electronic submissions as an email cover letter with two file attachments. You must send all required information to be considered for publication. Partial submissions will be rejected without review. Not following these instructions will cause your submission to be rejected without review, and you will be invited to resubmit.
Submit all of this to submissions@phaze.com
*Pocket
Books 1230 Avenue of the Americas Lauren McKenna, Executive Editor Established 1939. RWA Conference 7/2007: Pocket is offering a First Chapters Romance Writing Competition with a deadline of August 27, 2007. Grand prize is a publishing contract with Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster, $5000 cash advance, and promotion and distribution by Borders. Go to http://www.gather.com and become a member, then visit http://romancenovel.gather.com and click "Join This Group." Click "Publish" at the top of any Gather page. Select "Article" and enter your book title: Title - Chapter 1." Insert the first chapter (2,000 - 5,000 words) into the body of the page. Under "Tags", type "romance." Under "Who Can View My Article," select "Everyone" and "First Chapters Romance" group. Click "Publish." Then email your completed manuscript in MS Word file (or equivalent) to romancenovel@gatherinc.com. Manuscript should not exceed 100,000 words and chapters 1 and 2 should each be between 2,000 and 5,000 words. Email subject should read: First Chaptesr Romance Competition Entry. In the email body, include your name (first, last), email address, phone number, manuscript title, manuscript word count, Gather.com username and a hyperlink to your article URL on Gather.com. RWA Conference 7/2006: (courtesy of Pam McCutcheon) Very interested in new talent. Prefer agented submissions but no unsolicited manuscripts. They publish women's fiction in mass market paperback, chick lit in trade in their Downtown Press imprint. They also publish humor, erotica, romantic suspense, paranormal, contemporary, and historical (especially Regency era). Selena James likes romance, women's fiction, African-American romance (including inspirational), chick lit, and Latina romances. Lauren McKenna likes women's fiction, chick lit, paranormal, romantic suspense and historical. Micki Nuding likes romantic suspense, chick lit, women's fiction, paranormal and hot sex. Pocket started a new teen fiction MTV line which launched in March 2006 with books of 60-75,000 words about pop culture, teen biographies, etc. -- To submit, send a query letter and SASE or a letter with three chapters and an SASE. Pocket Books no longer accepts unagented submissions. Currently looking for published authors and exciting new voices to write single title contemporary romance, historicals, romantic suspense, gothic and paranormal romance and women's fiction. Manuscripts should be 90-100,000 words. They also like historicals with Regency and Scottish settings plus Native American or cowboy heroes in western romances. Word length: 90,000 - 100,000. Lauren McKenna is seeking contemporary and historical romances, erotica, and women's fiction for Downtown Press. Micki Nuding wants chick-lit, erotica and sexy romances. Amy Pierpont is looking for women's fiction for Downtown Press, erotica and contemporary and historical romance. Selena James wants historical, contemporary, gothic and paranormal romances as well as erotica, African American romance and women's fiction. Send an SASE for guidelines. Some Pocket Authors: Jill Barnett - http://www.jillbarnett.com/ Jude Deveraux - http://www.simonsays.com/subs/index.cfm?areaid=186 Linda Lael Miller - http://www.lindalaelmiller.com/ P.O. Box 23037 Pamela Walford, Publisher The Ponder Publishing website is no longer active. This may mean that they are no longer publishing as well. Some Ponder Publishing Authors: Ellis Hoff - http://www.ellishoff.com/ P.O. Box 430 Betty Lampe, Acquisitions Editor They are looking for character-driven mysteries They address issues for adults and also children ages 8-14, "providing answers to problems." Send for guidelines with an SASE.
*Random
House 1540 Broadway Like most big publishers, Random House only accepts manuscripts submitted by an agent--the volume of materials they receive is just too large to accept unsolicited submissions. Delacorte Books for Young Readers Delacorte regretfully informs you that because of the volume of
materials that are received, we now only accept unsolicited manuscripts only if
they are submitted to their contest: The Delacorte Press Contest for a
first young adult All other types of manuscripts must be submitted through an agent or at the request of an editor. 233 Broadway, Suite 1001 Valerie Gray, Executive Editor (Toronto) RWA Conference 7/2006: (courtesy of Pam McCutcheon) Relaunched in 2006. They don't believe chick lit is dead and their pet peeve is authors who submit to their line and apologize for writing it. They want books with a youthful, energetic feeling. Youth is a state of mind, not an age. Submit to Margaret Marbury with 1-2 chapters and a 6-page synopsis. Paranormal and multi-cultural elements are okay. 90-100,000 words. To submit to Selina McLemore, send a two page synopsis and 2-3 chapters. -- Red Dress Ink is looking for novels that really set themselves apart from the average chick lit book, from young and crazy tales to contemplative and witty narratives...and anything in between. Word length 80,000 - 110,000. At this time they do not accept submissions via email. They are only accepting query letters at this time. No unsolicited manuscripts. Some Red Dress Ink Authors: Leigh Riker - http://www.eclectics.com/authorsgalore/leighriker/ Karen Templeton - http://hometown.aol.com/kartempber/ Cathy Yardley - http://www.cathyyardley.com/ Red Dress Ink Authors Website: http://www.reddressink.com/a_papa_a.html
12065 Woodhull Rd. Established 2007.
Authors will receive 40% for sales of 300 books, 301 to 500 is
paid at 45%, and over 500 books sold is 50% royalty paid. Red Rose Publishing is
a full service, royalty paying publisher.
They do not pay an advance. Submissions
are not accepted from those under 18 years of age. They also want submissions for their Desert Rose line. Desert Rose is a line that will incorporate sensuality with the beauty that is the desert and its countries. Send manuscript via email as an attached file to redrosepublishing@gmail.com. P.O. Box 4844 Theresa Stevens, managing editor Established 1995. Now available in e-book and trade-size. 1/2008: Now has Pure Erotica line. Looking to expand their author base and welcome submissions from unagented authors. Red Sage is accepting novella submissions for an anthology. Novella lengths range from 35,000-40,000 words. Authors may query interest with: a one-page synopsis (clear emotional and physical conflict defined) and the first ten pages of their story (printed out, not the digital file). Please include writing credentials (they welcome unpublished authors as well). Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return information on your submission. Manuscripts cannot be returned without a proper envelope and postage. They want bold, spicy, sensuous, hot and sometimes politically incorrect stories with a highly intense adult romance. Single-title line: erotic, suspense, contemporary: word length: 55,000 to 75,000. Authors may query interest with: a one-page synopsis showing
clear emotional and physical conflict defined and the first ten pages of their
manuscript in a digital Rich Text format (RTF) or inline text. Please include
writing credentials; we welcome unpublished authors as well. Some Red Sage Authors: MaryJanice Davidson - http://www.usinternet.com/users/alongi/index.html Alice Gaines - http://home.pacbell.net/halice/ Angela Knight - http://www.geocities.com/angelaknight2002/
PO Box 992
Jessica Berry, Publisher Established 2007. They are currently accepting submissions in several genres of fiction and non-fiction.
Please send a query letter (in the body of an email) including your contact
information, a brief summary of your story, and any pertinent publishing
credits. Include information on your novel’s length and sensuality level.
Attach a synopsis and first three chapters of your manuscript to your query and
send it to
submissions@resplendencepublishing.com. Please do not send a full
manuscript unless it is requested. P. O. Box 535 Email: enquiries@rockyriverromance.com An Australian publisher interested in romance submissions from both new and experienced authors. They currently have three imprints: Rocky River Romance features category-length romance (55,000 - 65,000 words); Heart and Soul features new-age elements/themes (75,000 - 80,000 words), and Pash wants erotic romance (75,000 - 80,000 words). Prefer email queries.
577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1520 Marty Mathews, Submissions Coordinator/Author Liaison Submissions: editor@samhainpublishing.com Established 2005. Samhain Publishing is now open to general submissions of all genres of romance and erotica, as well as fantasy, urban fantasy and science fiction with strong romantic elements. They are refocusing their efforts and will no longer be accepting submissions in other genres for the time being. Please send a query letter in the body of an email telling us a bit about you along with a minimum of 3 sample chapters and a synopsis at least 2 pages in length and sufficient for the length of the story (there is no maximum length for the synopsis but it must be at least 2 pages). You may, at your discretion, send the whole manuscript as it will be requested if it passes the first review. Please send the synopsis and chapters or full manuscript as separate attachments, named with the title of your book. Send query to editor@samhainpublishing.com. Darla Grant, Editor-in-Chief 4/2009: Now buying a number of new authors. Looking for erotica or erotic romance of 10,000 - 25,000 words. All sub-genres accepted, including multi-cultural and all types of paranormal romance. Also interested in young adult, mystery and suspense, fantasy and non-fiction. Send your submission via Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or
.rtf, please no .docx from Word 2007) to submissions@sapphirebluepublishing.com.
P. O. Box 92 Sandy Scoville, CEO SANDS Publishing, LLC is an Independent Publisher of nonfiction and fiction books. Founded in 2001, the company objective is to provide a quality read with every book. They do not publish category romance, but want single title/mainstream manuscripts. There must be elements of mystery or suspense. They do not accept email submissions. Query via regular mail first and mention that you're an RWA member. Currently closed to submissions until further notice so as to
handle backlog. Some SANDS Publishing Authors: Sharon Ihle - http://romance-central.com/SharonIhle/ Cynthia VanRooy - http://www.rwasd.com/vanrooy/ Linda Randall Wisdom - http://www.occrwa.com/lindawisdom/
P.O. BOX 603165 Seventh Window Publications is presently seeking genre novels between 60,000 - 80,000 words in length. What we are looking for: Horror Writing genre fiction is not easy (especially romance), so please know your genre before you begin writing. *Romance novels must be written in the romance format. Please e-mail them at guidelines@seventhwindow.com for guidelines. 9-15 High Street Established 1974. Severn House publishes Crime & Mystery, Adventure,
Historical/Historical Romance, General Fiction, Romance/Historical
Romance/Romantic Suspense, Saga, Severn House does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. All
submissions should come via a literary agent. Some Severn House Authors: Jane Adams - http://www.ukfirsteditions.com/adams/ Christine Green - http://www.christine-green.co.uk/ Anna Jacobs - http://www.annajacobs.com/ 233 Broadway, Suite 1001 Mary-Theresa Hussey, Executive Editor Word Counts for all Harlequin/Silhouette Lines (7/06)
Silhouette Bombshell Silhouette Bombshell will cease publication in January 2007. Silhouette Desire Krista Stoever, 6/09: Diana Ventimiglia listed #6 of Top Ten Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly RWA Conference 7/2006: There are no required number of love scenes in a Desire, but there should be at least one. Foreign locations are okay. Guidelines have changed. At 55,000 words, Silhouette Desire has strong, intense storylines and sensual love stories. The novel should be fast-paced and present the hero and heroine's conflict by the end of chapter one. Desire is actively seeking new authors and is accepting query letters as well as a synopsis and three chapters. Show Me the Money! Some Silhouette Desire Authors: Leanne Banks - http://www.tlt.com/authors/leannebanks.htm Anne Eames - http://www.booksbyeames.com Katherine Gabera - http://kgarbera.home.sprynet.com Silhouette Desire Authors Website: http://www.desireauthors.com/ Tara Gavin, Editorial Director 6/09: Ann Leslie Tuttle listed #9 of Top Ten Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly RWA Conference 7/2006: Books launch October 2006 with two books a month. These are dark, sensual paranormals with life and death issues. 70-75,000 words. Hero and heroine must be very strong. Stories can be set anywhere in the world and even have their own mythology/rules. Mini-series ideas are welcome. Nocturne wants stories that deliver a dark, very sexy read in a complex, paranormal world filled with life and death issues. The stories must be fast-paced, action-packed and mission-oriented with a strong level of sensuality. The hero is a key figure--powerful, mysterious and attractive to the heroine. Vampires, shape shifters, werewolves, psychic powers, etc. are all fine. Stories should be set in contemporary times, but can go back in history depending on the needs of the story. Mini-series are welcome. Books can be set anywhere in the world. Submit a query letter with a detailed synopsis and three chapters to Tara Gavin. Nocturne Bites Silhouette Nocturne books is looking to acquire paranormal
editorial with strong sexual, fantasy and danger elements for its new eBook
program, Nocturne Bites. Silhouette Romantic Suspense (formerly Silhouette Intimate Moments) Patience Smith, Associate Senior Editor 8/2008: No longer interested in paranormal. 1/2008: Word count is 55,000 - 60,000 RWA Conference 7/2006: Story should jump right into the romance, but contain an element of suspense/danger. Need high stakes. Romance should drive the story. Paranormal elements are okay, but should be subtle. No ghosts, werewolves, vampires as heroes/heroines. Heroes should be strong--border on alpha. But should be 60% the woman's story. Cover changes will start appearing in October 2006. Patience is quick to respond to submissions--usually under 90 days. Actively seeking new authors and accepting query letters as well as three chapters and a synopsis from interested writers. 5/06: Guidelines have changed...again. Name is changing from Silhouette Intimate Moments to Silhouette Romantic Suspense effective February 2007. Difference from Intrigue is that these stories will have more emphasis on the romance. Computer word count of 60,000-65,000 words. They want emotional, satisfying stories with romance first and suspense second. The line will have new covers starting in October. Light paranormal elements are acceptable, but no ghosts, werewolves or vampires (send those to Nocturne). (Courtesy of Vicki Hinze) Show Me the Money! Some Silhouette Intimate Moments Authors: Leanne Harris - http://www.leannharris.com/ Merline Lovelace - http://www.merlinelovelace.com Marilyn Pappano - http://www.marilynpappano.com/ Silhouette Intimate Moments Authors Website: http://www.intimatemomentsauthors.com/ Silhouette Special Edition Gail Chasan, Senior Editor Show Me the Money! Some Silhouette Special Edition Authors: Celeste Hamilton - http://www.eclectics.com/celestehamilton/ Sally Tyler Hayes - http://www.sallytylerhayes.net/ Martha Hix - http://www.eclectics.com/marthahix/ Silhouette Special Edition Authors Website: http://www.specialauthors.com 1230 Avenue of the Americas Unfortunately, due to the workload of our editorial staff, Simon & Schuster cannot accept unsolicited manuscripts. If you are seeking publication, they recommend you have an agent represent you and your work. 2500 South Lamar Blvd., Suite A Established 2005. Siren Publishing is accepting submissions for manuscripts between 15,000 to 100,000 words in all genres and themes. Email your submission to submissions@sirenpublishing.com . Include in your Subject field: Submission: Story Title. Editorial Submissions Deb Werksman,
Executive Editor Established 1987. 6/09: Deb Werksman listed #3 of Top Ten Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly 8/2008: Currently seeking all subgenres: paranormal, historical, contemporary, comedy, suspense and erotic. Also seeking innovative women's fiction. Started a new romance line called Casablanca (90,000 - 120,000 digital words) that will over 15-20 books per year. Looking for paranormal, romantic suspense, contemporary, historical and erotic romance. They want new authors as well as established ones, books that have something unusual about them, or could transcend the genre. Queries should be emailed in a WORD file (agents may telephone) and should include:
Sourcebooks does accept and review unsolicited, unagented manuscript submissions if sent by mail addressed to "Editorial Submissions." Their fiction imprint, Sourcebooks Landmark, publishes a variety of titles. They are interested first and foremost in books that have a story to tell. 225 Duncan Mill Road Valerie Gray, Executive Editor 8/2008: Spice is currently acquiring materials for Spice Books and Spice Briefs. RWA Conference 7/2006: (courtesy of Pam McCutcheon) This new line launched in May 2006 and contains books of 90-100,000 words. These are trade-sized erotica with subtle packaging. They want stories with a plot, including paranormal, historical, contemporary, ethnic, etc. These are sexually explicit novels that are not necessarily romance with a happily ever after. Before submitting, writers need to read and understand erotica. No stories about sexual hang-ups. Submissions should be a partial or a full with a synopsis. -- SPICE is Harlequin's new single-title imprint for really good,
really smart erotic fiction for the modern woman who also wants a great read.
Published in trade. 90,000 - 150,000 words. Launches May 2006. 175 Fifth Avenue Jennifer Enderlin, VP, Associate Publisher & Executive Editor 3/2007: Asking for characters you root for, snappy dialogue, and interesting conflicts. Looking for contemporary romantic comedies, a fabulous western historical romance or any other great reading experience. RWA Conference 7/2006 (courtesy of Cynthia Sterling): According to publisher Matthew Shearer, "There's nothing we can't publish and nothing we don't publish." St. Martin's is committed to finding new authors as well as more established authors who want to break out of category or move up in their career. They are looking for both contemporary and historical romance, comedy, suspense, light and dark paranormal, and erotica. Monique Patterson buys all of that. She likes "sexy and funny" paranormal, romantic comedy, erotic and regular paranormal. She likes good world-building, hot sex, or extremely scary. All editors want women's fiction, multi-cultural romance and romantic adventure. Historical set in the traditional Regency England, Scotland and medieval times continue to be strong sellers. Jennifer Enderlin wants a very sexy western romance. Sex sells and they said there's no such thing as too sexy. Anne Marie Talberg, former romance buyer for Waldenbooks, is now the Marketing Director at St. Martin's. She says St. Martin's markets their authors and will buy multiple books, even from new authors. They send out ARCs for review and will work with the author. St. Martin's is publishing more YA--age 15 and up. Submit to Stefanie Lindskog. They do accept unagented submissions. Query first always by snail mail, though Monique Patterson wants to see the first three chapters with a query. Completed manuscripts should be 90-120,000 words. --- From RWA National Conference 7/2003: They usually do multiple book deals and are looking for voice. They want "really" books--really funny, really sexy, really scary, etc. Multiple submissions are okay but say so in the cover letter. To find out who edited a book you liked, contact the Contracts Department. They do not use outside readers. Paranormal is okay, but no "bump on the head" time travels. Open to futuristics. Some of the mistakes Jennifer sees in query letters are that they are long and rambling or offer too many manuscripts at one time. She recommends you show your distinctive voice in your query letter and mention awards and background. They publish everything but traditional Regencies or category romance. Their books are 85,000 - 120,000 words with the average around 100,000 words. Jennifer likes intelligent heroes and heroines who use wit, wise-ass humor and banter. She sort of likes the beta hero who reveals his alpha side during the story. Monique is looking for a distinctive voice and likes historical and contemporary romance. She has to love the characters and world building and doesn't care for sweet romances. They all want to see chick-lit and suspense. Courtesy of Pam McCutcheon Some St. Martin's Authors: Stephanie Bond - http://www.stephaniebond.com/ Sherrilyn Kenyon - http://www.kinleymacgregor.com/hunter/ Kat Martin - http://www.katbooks.com/ 233 Broadway, Suite 1001 Joan Marlow Golan, Executive Editor 6/09: Melissa Endlich listed #7 of Top Ten Romance/Women's Fiction Editors by Publishers Weekly 05/09: As of July 2009, the Steeple Hill Single Title program is being discontinued. RWA Conference 7/2006: Love Inspired are safe, Christian, family-based books with no sex, which means more plot. They have a special "cafe book" coming out in this line that will feature military-themed stories (e.g., homecoming). The suspense line is doubling in February 2007 to four a month. They welcome new writers. Including family/children is a plus. They already have a lot of small town cops and would welcome detectives, FBI, cowboys, other. RWA Conference 7/2006: Steeple Hill Historicals will launch in October 2007 and are 75-85,000 words. These are faith-based books with good historical detail. The tone can vary, but no explicit language or sensuality. They currently have a lot of Westerns, Regency and Medieval books and would like to see some set in Scotland/England, Africa, India or South America up through 1945. No longer accepting unsolicited manuscripts, but will accept query letters. In October 2007, Steeple Hill Books will launch Love Inspired Historical. Editor Melissa Endlich and assistant editor Diane Dietz are seeking 75,000-85,000 word manuscripts set in various countries and time periods, including biblical fiction, Americana (e.g., Westerns, post-Civil War), European historical eras (e.g., Regency, Tudor, and Victorian England, Scotland), and 20th century (turn of the century through World War II). They are not looking for stories set in Colonial America or the Civil War. They are also interested in stories featuring missionaries abroad in exotic locations during various historical periods. The tone of the stories can vary greatly, from dramatic to light-hearted to suspenseful. For more information, visit eHarlequin.com. (Courtesy of Cindi Myers) Steeple Hill wants books of a wholesome quality from a Christian point of view. Love Inspired offers four books a month of 70 - 75,000 words. Exotic settings, children, including teens, are permitted. Love Inspired Suspense launches in July 2005 with two books a month. They hope to go to four books a month in 2006. These stories offer challenges to the hero and/or heroine's faith and lives. Steeple Hill Cafe is "hip-lit" -- witty, relevant books with a quirky tone. They encompass chick-lit for Christians, including mom-lit and lady-lit. Tip sheets available. Query by mail first. Send a cover letter and two-page synopsis to Steeple Hill. We do not accept faxes, e-mail submissions, computer disk submissions or dot matrix printing. They do accept unagented writers with query. They buy books from first time, previously unpublished writers on completed manuscript only. Currently seeking submissions to Love Inspired, a new mass-market romantic suspense line of 3 titles/month due to launch July 2005 and Steeple Hill trade program. Stories can have international settings, though the main characters should be North American. Manuscript length is 70,000-75,000 words. Inspirational chick lit and mom lit especially welcome for Steeple Hill Women's Fiction and they are actively seeking romantic suspense for the new series. The chick-lit/mom-lit sub-brand within the Steeple Hill Women's Fiction program will be dedicated to publishing inspirational fiction for the hip, modern woman of faith. This distinctively smart and spirited new line of books will depict the unique and varied situations women encounter as they learn important lessons about life, love and the power of faith. The writing should be lively and intelligent, with a certain amount of attitude. Though the stories may take place in urban environments, hanging out in bar settings, drinking alcohol, or becoming involved in sexual situations is not appropriate for Christian characters. Though the heroine can be conflicted about being "cool" or finding her place in the contemporary secular world while maintaining her Christian values, her behavior cannot stray from acceptable CBA norms. Manuscript length is generally 85,000 to 110,000 words. Because Steeple Hill sells to both CBA and ABA bookstores, we must adhere to CBA conventions. The stories in all lines may not include alcohol consumption by Christian characters, dancing, card playing, gambling or games of chance (including raffles), explicit scatological terms, hero and heroine remaining overnight together alone, Halloween celebrations or magic, or the mention of intimate body parts. Guidelines Some Love Inspired Authors: Valerie Hansen - http://www.centurytel.net/valeriewhisenand/ Marta Perry - http://www.martaperry.com/ Carol Steward - http://www.carolsteward.com/ Love Inspired Authors Website: http://www.loveinspiredauthors.com/
P.O. Box 708 Email: queryus@thewildrosepress.com Currently accepting submissions for all romance genres in all lengths. They publish only stories where romance is a strong element and
in ALL lengths. This includes short stories. Please do not submit any type of
nonfiction. Do not send complete or partial manuscripts unless requested. They
ask instead that you submit a query letter and up to a 5 page double-spaced
synopsis. The query letter should contain a word count and pertinent facts about
yourself as a writer, including your familiarity with the romance genre. Please
indicate what line you think your project is appropriate for, if it is
completed, what you think makes it special, and previous publishing experience
(if any). 27500 Drake Road
*Five
Star c/o Tekno Books John Helfers, Editor The focus of Five Star Publishing is on the library market with more than half of their books sold on standing order. They publish romance, western, mystery and women's fiction. Tekno Books, a well-established book packager, will take over the editorial duties for Five Star Expressions effective 5/2004. Tekno is looking for manuscripts of 75,000 to 85,000 words in all romantic sub-genres: American Romance, Historical, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, Inspirational, Sweet, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel, Fantasy, Paranormal, Multi-Cultural, Gothic, or Regency. They're also interested in Chick Lit and quality women's fiction. Some Five Star Authors: Amy Lake - http://groups.msn.com/AmyLake Kay Gregory - http://www.kaygregory.com/home.htm Melinda Rucker Haynes - http://www.melindaruckerhaynes.com/ PO Box 141000 Established 1961. Thomas Nelson, Inc. does not accept or review any unsolicited queries, proposals, or manuscripts. If you are interested in having your stories published by another Christian publisher, we recommend a book called The Christian Writer's Market Guide by Sally E. Stuart. This book includes writer's guidelines and submission procedures for all Christian publishing houses that do accept unsolicited manuscripts. You may be interested in having someone read and review your work. The Editorial Services section of Literary Market Place (LMP), published by R.R. Bowker, New Providence, New Jersey, lists over 500 entries, many of which provide some kind of critique service.
*Thorndike
Press Attn: Karen Huyser, Vice President and Publisher Thorndike Press began a Large Print publishing program in 1980.
Within three years they became the number two Large Print publisher in the
United States, and the third or fourth largest player in the world. Thorndike
Press is now the number one Large Print publisher in the world. P.O. Box 74 Tiger Publications takes a different approach to the author / publisher relationship. They do our best to work WITH the author to develop and market the title. If a title they publish doesn’t sell, they are just as much to blame as the author. Pays advances of $500 to $5000. Royalties are 7% to 10% on the cover price of book. Tiger Publications will promote its titles both online and ads in genre related magazines and periodicals. Their titles will be available both online and in bookstores through our national distributor, Biblio Distribution. No word count guidelines nor genre guidelines. They want good stories in all genres. They do accept multiple submissions. Send submissions to submissions@tigerpublications.com.
*Tor/Forge Tom Doherty Associates, LLC Melissa Ann Singer, Senior Editor 3/2009: Heather Osborn is currently the only editor looking for paranormal romance and romantic suspense at Tor. She is currently seeking romantic novel-length stories with paranormal elements: science fiction, fantasy, witches, vampires, shapeshifters, psychics, aliens, etc.) She is more open to sensual works. Also open to non-traditional romance. She is also activiely acquiring urban fantasy novels and romance suspense. 80,000-100,000 words. [08/07 - RWA Conference - courtesy of Lina Gardiner] Tor is also accepting women's fiction, historical and romantic suspense. Check out their newsletter on their website. Writers should note that paranormal romances should have a happily ever after ending. Heather Osborn is currently the only editor looking for paranormal romance and romantic suspense at Tor. She is currently seeking really good Urban Fantasy romance and hot (non-category) romantic suspense. 80,000-100,000 words. Unagented Authors should send proposals of the first three chapters, a 2-3 page synopsis, and a cover letter. Previously unpublished authors (or authors who have only published in category romance) must have a completed manuscript. Previously published authors who are unagented may submit a proposal and a copy of one of their previous books. Authors with agents should have their agent call Natasha Panza at 646-307-5497 to discuss the project prior to submission. Do not send query letters, proposals by fax, or proposals by
email. Seeking paranormal romances of 80,000 - 100,000 words. Must contain paranormal elements -- science fiction, fantasy, near-future, time travel, pseudo-horror, mystery/suspense or characters such as witches, vampires, ghouls/ghosts/goblins, psychics, etc. Open to erotic works and less graphic ones. Also open to multi-racial, multi-ethnic, religiously diverse and non-traditional gender/sexual orientation works. For more information, visit http://www.tor.com/womeninfantasy Some Tor/Forge Authors: Catherine Asaro - http://www.sff.net/people/asaro/ Rosemary Edghill - http://www.sff.net/people/eluki/ Yvonne Navarro - http://www.yvonnenavarro.com/
1284 Overlook Dr. Lee Emory, Publisher/Senior Editor Treble Heart Books has four divisions:
They have no interest in some genres such as children's books, poetry, biographies/autobiographies, erotica or pornography (X-Rated). Please do not send queries for them. Treble Heart DOES accept sensual romance as well as traditional (sweet) romance. Some Treble Heart Books Authors: Denise A. Agnew - http://www.tlt.com/authors/deniseagnew.htm Marie A. Roy - http://www.geocities.com/mariearoy/index.html *Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. P.O. Box 80 351 Executive Drive Stephanie Broene, Acquisition Editor Established 1962. Tyndale House Publishers is a nondenominational religious publisher that publishes 300 general interest books for the evangelical Christian market each year. Their books cover a wide range of categories: home and family, Christian growth, devotional, motivational, children, youth, inspirational, theology, doctrine, fiction, general reference, and some miscellaneous selections like humor and puzzle books. They do not hold a particular denominational or doctrinal view but publish books that express biblically supportable approaches to life in the tradition of orthodox Christianity. Currently seeking inspirational contemporary, inspirational historical, romance, and romantic suspense. Tyndale no longer reviews unsolicited manuscripts, and we return them to their authors only if adequate postage and a return mailer are provided. Tyndale reviews only manuscripts submitted by professional literary agents, Tyndale authors, authors known to us from other publishers, or other people in the publishing industry. Guidelines: You will also need to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope c/o Manuscript Review Committee, requesting our writer's guidelines. Some Tyndale House Authors: Angela Benson - http://www.bensonink.com/ Terri Blackstock - http://www.terriblackstock.com Lori Copeland - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8078/copeland.html Francine Rivers - http://www.francinerivers.com/ Romantic fiction from Tyndale Publishers. HeartQuest brings you romantic fiction with a foundation of biblical truth. Adventure, mystery, intrigue, and suspense mingle in these heartwarming stories of men and women of faith striving to build a love that will last a lifetime. May HeartQuest books sweep you into the arms of God, who longs for you and pursues you always. They are currently publishing anthologies (three novellas with a common theme or subject) and three-book series of continuing stories. Novella word count is 25,000. Novels are 75-100,000 words. To submit (after requesting guidelines from Manuscript Review Committee), send a cover letter introducing yourself, your writing history, your interest in Tyndale, a statement of faith and your faith journey, the spiritual theme of the series and each book, one-to-two page summary of first book and one-to-two paragraphs on next two or three books, first three chapters of first manuscript, sales history and SASE. They do accept multiple submissions, but query first. They are over-inventoried in Civil War. Some HeartQuest Authors: Lori Copeland - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8078/copeland.html Lyn Cote - http://www.booksbylyncote.com/ Black Lace/Cheek tel: +44 (0)20 7386 3300 Adam Nevill, erotica editor Established 1993. 06/08: The Virgin/Cheek line is suspended after February 2009. No more submissions will be accepted for this line. Virgin Books is a book publisher. Created in 1991 following a merger with the publisher WH Allen, they commission authors to write books for them, then produce, sell and market them under their own Virgin imprint. They are renowned for publishing high-quality books in the areas of Lifestyle, Health & Fitness, Music, Sport, Business, Film & TV, Reference and Crime. They also publish erotic fiction under the groundbreaking Black Lace and Nexus imprints. Black Lace novels should be 75,000-80,000 words. Query with a paragraph explaining about the novel, a full synopsis or chapter breakdown (about 1,000 words) and about 10,000 words (first couple of chapters). No email proposals. Female authors only. If sending mail from the U.S., include IRCs (International Reply Coupons) if you wish a response. Looking for modern voices and thrilling, erotic experiences that are credible. Black Lace is seeking paranormal erotica, contemporary settings and exceptional historicals. Visit here to read more about Wicked Words, their short story anthologies. Stories run 4,000 - 6,000 words. No email submissions.
*W
Publishing Group Thomas Nelson, Inc. W Publishing has long been recognized for the value our work inherently holds and we never take this for granted. Through the years, they have been privileged to work with some of the leading Christian communicators of our time. On a daily basis they partner with these gifted individuals so our efforts will bring glory to God and will enhance His eternal kingdom. Thomas Nelson does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Some W Publishing Group Authors: Terri Blackstock - http://www.terriblackstock.com/ Lori Copeland - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8078/copeland.html Penelope J. Stokes
*Waterbrook
Press 2375 Telstar Drive, Suite 160 Soon to become Waterbrook Multnomah Division. Their list includes compelling books with life-changing messages with inspiring works of fiction for adults and children. At current time, Waterbrook Press is only considering manuscripts submitted through literary agents. Some Waterbrook Press Authors: Lisa Tawn Bergren - http://www.lisatawnbergren.com/ Diane Noble - http://www.dianenoble.com Jane Kirkpatrick - http://www.jkbooks.com/
403 Wallace Court
Lorraine Stephens, Executive Editor, Romantic Suspense, Inspirational, Romantic
& Cozy Mystery, Encore L'Amour Wings Press accepts all types of romance fiction under 150,000 words for e-book and trade-size publication. They are always looking for innovative fiction. Send an email letter to subs@wings-press.com . The letter should contain a brief synopsis of your manuscript. Identify the genre of your manuscript in the subject line of your email. If it is a genre in which they are seeking manuscripts and meets their needs, they will send you an invitation. Do not send your manuscript without an invitation. Wings Press does not accept submissions of manuscripts which are erotica or about alternate life styles. Some Wings Press Authors: Susanne Marie Knight- http://www.susanneknight.com/ Kelly McDonough - http://www.kellymcdonough.com/ Tricia McGill - http://www.triciamcgill.com/ 5300 Patterson SE Established 1931. Zondervan is an international Christian communications company that provides resources for people of every age and in every stage of life as they seek a richer, more fervent, more enlightened relationship with Jesus Christ. They encourage you to submit your book proposal electronically
to First Edition, The ECPA Manuscript Service on the ECPA website (www.ECPA.org).
Book proposals posted on this website are available for review by all the
member/publishers of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, and
Zondervan and Zonderkidz have assigned an editor to regularly review all new
proposals posted on First Edition. Some Zondervan Authors: Michelle Akers — http://www.michelleakers.com Terri Blackstock — http://www.terriblackstock.com Robin Lee Hatcher — http://www.robinleehatcher.com 3209 S. IH 35 #1086 Elizabeth K. Burton, Executive Editor ZUMAYA PUBLICATIONS LLC is an innovative new publishing company that strives to bring the best of fiction to the public. Zumaya officially launched in 2001 with the release of its first titles in print and PDF format. They want writers who write in genres transcending standardized categories of fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery and others. Zumaya's philosophy is simple. If it's a great, well-written story, they'll publish it. Accepting submissions in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Western, Historical Romance, Children/Juvenile, Mainstream Fiction, Regency, Paranormal, Futuristic, Mainstream Romance, Gothic, Young Adult, Romance, Historical Fantasy, True Crime, and Christmas/Seasonal. Query first with a short query via email sent to acquisitions@zumayapublications.com. If asked, send sample (first five chapters or 50 pages) via email in rtf format. Minimum word count for adult fiction is 65,000, maximum is around 150,000. No multiple submissions.
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