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One More Chapter accepting submissions

April 23, 2024

One More Chapter is HarperCollins UK’s digital-first publisher. They publish commercial fiction. Even though they are based in the UK, they are not limited to UK authors and their ebooks are available globally. One More Chapter is currently open to submissions in these genres: Crime & Thriller Historical Romance (spicy, romantic suspense, romantic comedy, erotica) Contemporary […]

Tell-Tale Publishing accepts queries

April 16, 2024

Tell-Tale Publishing is a small press founded in 2009. They publish in ebook and print on demand. Their six imprints include: Dahlia — romance, and various romance sub-genres Stargazer — fantasy, steampunk Nightshade — horror Casablanca — mystery Thistle — middle school, YA, new adult Deja Vu — reprints for all genres All of the […]

Lyrical Press accepting fiction queries

February 21, 2024

Lyrical Press is a digital imprint of Kensington Publishing. They are accepting queries for novellas, serials, and full-length novels in a variety of categories including: All romance genres (specifically suspense and historical with unique settings) Psychological suspense and thrillers Women’s fiction New adult Cozy mysteries Browse the Lyrical Press titles here. How to submit: Query […]

Mirror World accepting queries till November 30

October 24, 2023

Founded in 2015, Mirror World Publishing is located in Windsor, Ontario. They accept submissions between October 1 and November 30 each year. They are looking for: Fantasy Science fiction Romance LGBTQ themes and diverse stories Adventure Paranormal/Occult Comedy Historical Portal fiction Speculative fiction A blend of any two or more of the above Cross-genre, mixed […]

Afterglow Books is a new romance series from Harlequin

September 21, 2023

Harlequin editors are acquiring stories for Afterglow Books, a new romance line debuting in January 2024. Afterglow is aimed at a broad readership, including the under-35 romance reader. Editors are looking for spicy romances grounded in relatable character journeys. Read the official launch announcement: Introducing … Afterglow Books! See the new covers and read excerpts […]

Carina Press accepting fiction submissions

March 15, 2023

Carina Press is Harlequin’s digital-first adult fiction imprint. All titles publish first in digital with select releases in audio and print. Carina Press is interested in working with authors from traditionally marginalized or underrepresented groups, including but not limited to Black authors, authors of color, disabled authors, and LGBTQIA+ authors. Genres they acquire: Contemporary romance […]

Sword and Silk open for submissions

December 28, 2022

Located in Birmingham Alabama, Sword and Silk Books is a small traditional publishing company, celebrating womxn of all walks of life. Sword and Silk values diverse books. They are currently accepting queries in the following genres: Gripping mystery/thriller (especially women sleuths) Ghostly paranormal (all levels of spice and romance) Horror novels with just the right […]

Casablanca accepting romance fiction

December 20, 2022

Casablanca is an imprint of Sourcebooks, an independent, woman-owned publisher. Submissions are currently open to agented and unagented projects. They look for strong writers of all ethnicities, races, sexualities, gender identities, abilities and ages, whose stories have something fresh to offer in the genre of romance. They consider all genres of romance, including: Paranormal romance […]

Cleis Press accepting fiction and nonfiction proposals

November 8, 2022

Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, Cleis Press is an indie publisher focusing on LGBTQ, BDSM, romance, and erotic writing for all sexual preferences. Cleis Press is accepting proposals for the following: LGBTQ+ nonfiction Nonfiction on the topic of sex and sexuality (self-help, sexual guides, LGBTQ+ and/or women’s studies, feminism, dating and relationships, sexual health, memoir) […]

Boroughs accepts full manuscripts

September 29, 2022

The editors at Boroughs Publishing Group love romance and great stories. They are seeking submissions from writers who can deliver the emotional punch readers crave. Space cowboys, gargoyles, the hunk-next-door, and crusty cops welcome. Don’t limit your imagination. They encourage creative freedom. “Stick to the tropes of the genre or push the envelope, as long […]