Novel and Novella Submissions
We are looking for of all types and styles, and all levels of heat. Let your imagination run free.
Between 12,000 and 60,000 words. For print eligibility, minimum 35,000 words.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Keep us posted on their status.
No pedophilia, bestiality, necrophilia, rape as titillation, etc
How to Submit
All submissions must be sent by email. We will not respond to any submissions sent via hard copy, nor will we return submissions sent this way. Please send all queries via email to the email address listed below.
Please send a short query letter in the body of an email. This letter should include some information about you, a short blurb, and the genre and word count of your manuscript.
In separate documents attached to the same email, attach the full manuscript and a synopsis. To give your book the best chance of being accepted, please ensure that the synopsis details the whole plot and the end of the book, even if it is a surprise ending.
Please send the synopsis and manuscript as two separate attachments, named with the title of your book.
Please format your work (manuscript and synopsis) as follows:
*When sending your manuscript/synopsis please name them: Title_Author initials_full and Title_Author initials_Synopsis. This helps our editors keep submissions organized.
The files should be RTF (Rich Text File) or .doc (Word Document)
Author name and book title should appear on the first page of your manuscript and synopsis
The cover page of your synopsis must have your contact information:
Real Name/Pen Name
Address
Contact Phone
Email address
Working Title (include series name if applicable)
Word Count
Genre/s
Blurb (less than 200 words)
Payments for novels and novellas… standard industry contract rates
When you are ready to submit, please send a short query letter and your submission to: JPSimmons@gmail.com
