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Books for Adult Readers

Baen Books

Baen Books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscript-submission form. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large e-publishing department.

Beacon Publishing Group

Beacon Publishing Group accept all genres of Fiction and Nonfiction.

D. X. Varos, Ltd.

We publish genre-fiction in the categories of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. We also accept young adult submissions if they fit into these categories.

DAW Books

DAW Books is the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Penguin Books. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts and prefers them in paper form. It will respond in about three months and will not consider simultaneous submissions.

Chicago Review Press Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoirs

Dream Big Publishing

Dream Big Publishing is looking for fiction works. Full length novels – 20,000 words and up, 120,000 + words, if applicable for the work, may be split into separate novels. Short stories are acceptable. No non-fiction.

– Romance
– Historical
– Dystopian
– Erotica
– Paranormal
– Zombie
– Fantasy

Harlequin Romance

Inkitt

Inkitt creates a free copy of authors’ books that people can read using their app. If readers like the book, then Inkitt offers the author a publishing contract. Authors then receive 25% of the book’s sales.

Joffe Books

Thrillers, Mysteries, Detective, Romance, Horror, Suspense, and Literary Fiction are favorite genres
Great books which say something interesting about the world as you see it
We prefer full-length novels

Kellan Publishing

Kellan does not charge authors, and provides limited cover design, editing and marketing advice services.

Kensington Publishing Corporation

Zebra: Kensington’s flagship imprint publishes nationally bestselling women’s fiction, romantic suspense and bestselling historical, paranormal and contemporary romances.

Brava: Publishes popular contemporary romances.

Pinnacle: Publishes bestselling thrillers, westerns, horror and true crime titles. Among Pinnacle’s western bestselling authors is William W. Johnstone, the country’s most popular western writer.

Citadel: Citadel is Kensington’s non-fiction imprint. Citadel publishes acclaimed memoirs and books about popular culture, past and present.

Aphrodisia: Launched in January 2006, Aphrodisia publishes an extremely diverse and popular line of erotic romances, ranging from historical, to paranormal, contemporary, ménage, bdsm, and more. Quality writing, a fascinating variety of sexual relationships, and a willingness to push the boundaries of explicit content far beyond those of traditional romance is what Aphrodisia offers the adventuresome reader.

Dafina: Launched in the fall of 2000, Dafina is the leading publisher of commercial fiction written by and about people of African descent. The word Dafina, which is Swahili for an unexpected gift or treasure, reflects the imprint’s mission: to share the gift of storytelling. Dafina Books has established itself as a publishing home for dynamic stories for adults in genres as diverse as women’s fiction, street lit, romance, and inspirational fiction. In 2006 Dafina expanded its program to include books for teens. Dafina Books publishes over eighty books a year in hardcover, trade paperback, mass market and eBook.

KTeen Kensington: Launched in the spring of 2011, Kensington Kteen focuses on publishing a wide variety of exciting, commercial teen fiction with positive messages, cutting-edge stores and all the drama, humor, and fantasy teens love.

KTeen Dafina: Under the imprint Dafina Kteen we publish romance, mystery, paranormal, and street lit for teen readers.

eKensington: Launched in the summer of 2012, eKensington is a digital imprint that publishes in many genres, including: women’s fiction, romance, urban fantasy, thrillers and mystery among others. eKensington offers a new platform for Kensington’s established authors and a fresh way to launch authors and introduce readers to burgeoning new talents in all their favorite genres.

Rebel Base Books: Not for dudes only! But guys really seem to dig these manly books, which gleefully push the limits of taste, humor, and snarkiness.

Lyle Stuart Books: Learn how to win at poker, blackjack, and more with advice from the pros, including Gus Hansen, John Vorhaus, and Lou Krieger.

Holloway House: Holloway House publishes legendary street lit fiction that has set the standard for the genre.
They feature material that is both edgy and provocative in any era.

Lyrical Press: Founded in 2007 by Renee Rocco, Lyrical Press offers readers a rich catalog of titles ranging from tender contemporary romances and edgy erotic paranormals to suspenseful thrillers and shocking science fiction. Authors can expect a personalized publishing experience from Lyrical Press, where the relationship between the author and publisher is understood to be symbiotic. When the authors succeed, the house succeeds.

Koehler Books

Imprints: Battle Flag, Beach Murder Mysteries, Cafe con Leche (Coffee with Milk), High Tide. They offer a booklet about all aspects of publishing, including self-publishing and offering paid services: http://www.koehlerbooks.com/author-center/author-101/publishing-guide/

NCM Publishing

NCM Publishing publishes all genres of fiction, non-fiction, self-help and young adult fiction.

Regal Crest Non-Fiction

Topics of interest to both alternative (GLBTQ) readers as well as mainstream readers including, but not limited to humor, popular culture, current events and politics, psychology, erotica, education, health, sports, travel, pets, biography and memoir, social issues, and history. We are also interested in anthologies and How-To books (such as writing instruction), and depending upon the approach, we may also be interested in topics in the fields of business, sociology, and religion.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Publications

Sky Horse Publishing Non-Fiction

Poets and Writers Small Presses Database for Poets and Writers

Search for small publishers who publish poetry or collections of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction (memoir), etc. You can filter the genres and it will show you your choices.

Books for Adults and Children

Arthur A. Levine Books

August Books

Adult books about storytelling and collections of folktales.

Children’s books – Original folktales

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books were not recommended by Preditors and Editors. I think it wise to research the internet for complaints and decide for yourself before placing judgment.

Free Spirit Publishing (Children, Teens, Parents, Educators, Counselors)

Free Spirit Publishing publishes high-quality nonfiction books and learning materials for children, teens, parents, educators, counselors, and others who live and work with young people.

MuseItUp Publishing

Romance – everything from: romantic comedy, contemporary romance, fantasy romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, western romance, sweet romance, sci-fi romance, time travel romance

Paranormal – Fantasy – we love vampires, ghosts, witches, werewolves and shape shifters…and dragons

Mystery – Suspense -Thriller – captivate us with the pacing of your novel. Hint: we love cozy mysteries

Young Adult – we’re big fans of the Potter & Twilight series but seeking a unique voice for this target group

MuseItYoung – this division is for our tween crossover chapter books for 10 – 14 year olds – NO PICTURE BOOKS

Horror & Dark Fiction – scare the living daylights out of us with your settings, dialogue, and characters – not with blood and gore and missing human parts. Use the power of your writer’s voice to draw images that will leave readers sitting at the edge of their seats.

Science Fiction – do you have a fantasy/romance/paranormal/etc. set in another planet? Fleshed out your otherly world? Then give us a shout.

Peachtree

For children’s picture books, send full manuscript.

For all others, send either full manuscript OR table of contents plus three sample chapters.

Peachtree does not accept query letters where no manuscript is included.

Peachtree currently publishes the following categories:

Children’s fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, middle readers, young adult books

Education, parenting, self-help, and health books of interest to the general trade

PublishingHau[5] (pronounced “publishing house”)

Publishing startup focused on publishing non-fiction Kindle books and providing web-searchable versions to Google to make their content more findable by readers.

Sky Azure Publishing (Teen, Young Adult, Adult)

A small independent publisher based in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. We are a traditional royalty-paying publisher, accepting electronic submissions now from authors, irrespective of previous publication history or genre. They are not accepting non-fiction (Feb.2016).

Sterling Publishing

Woodbine House

Mostly publishes books for parents of special needs, but said they would look at submissions for children’s books, too.

Book for Children

Albert Whitman & Company

Picture book manuscripts for ages 2-8.

Novels and chapter books for ages 8-12.

Young adult novels.

Nonfiction for ages 3-12 and YA.

Art samples showing pictures of children.

Charlesbridge

Charlesbridge offers free activities and downloadable items.

Curious Fox

Curious Fox does not publish picture books

Dawn Publications

Dawn publishes “nature awareness” titles for adults and children. Our picture books are intended to encourage an appreciation for nature and a respectful participation in it. We are seeking to inspire children as well as educate them. An inspired child is a motivated.

Dial Books For Young Readers

Flashlight Press

Flashlight accepts only picture books.

Guardian Angel Publishing

Kane Miller EDC Publishing

Just Us Books and Marimba Books (Multi-Cultural Children’s books)

Click on Contacts and scroll down for submission guidelines.

Lee & Low Books (Children of Color)

Lee & Low Books publishes books for children and young adults with a multicultural theme. All manuscripts must be aimed at children of color, with an authentic voice. They accept submissions from new authors through regular mail. They accept no email submissions.

Little Pickle Press Middle Grade and Young Adult

Mighty Media

Onstage Publishing chapter books, middle grade novels and young adult novels

Saguaro Books, LLC (Middle and Young Adult)

Saguaro Books, LLC is a publisher of middle grade and young adult fiction by first-time authors. They also accept unsolicited manuscripts.

Sky Pony Press

Tall Tails Publishing House

Small independent children’s press, Krystal Russell, Phone: 918-770-9923,

In the plotting and storyline process of writing, often times the term, ‘Scene and Sequel’ is brought into play. This is a very important aspect of the writing process, as the entire structure of your story rests on the way you compose each of these elements in your work. The scene and the sequel are both small pieces that come together throughout your novel to form the whole of your story. So what exactly are they?

The Scene – Most all of us are familiar with this guy. In the modern age of writing, with ‘Show Don’t Tell’ playing such a major factor and great dialogue a must have, many editors and readers are looking for fast-paced works, with almost non-stop action and little introspection. Does this mean that you must write action/adventure when you really want to do romance? Of course not! The thing to remember, regardless of your chosen genre, is this: writing that moves the plot forward with action, real or inert, is an action scene. To simplify, let’s take a closer look into the structure of a scene.

Just like a complete story, each scene should have three main elements: beginning, middle and end. So what comprises each element?

1) The Beginning: Your character or characters are introduced to a catalyst. Something takes place that is going to cause conflict and/or force them to act.

Example: Leslie’s garbage can is missing. What happened to it? Did a neighbor steal it? Did the wind blow it away?

2) The Middle: How your characters react to this catalyst. The measures taken to resolve their questions or problems and move the story along.

Example: Lacing up her trusty running shoes, Leslie sets off in search of the recalcitrant refuse container. Noticing Mr. Jones watering his flowers, she decides to question him as a possible witness.

3) The End: The climax followed by a resolution. The point in your story where the questions caused by the catalyst are answered.

Example: Approaching the gardening octogenarian, Leslie catches a glimpse of a familiar black object beside his driveway. Before she can grill him as to the reason for this anomaly, Mr. Jones waves and calls out to her, “Hi there, Neighbor! Mighty windy today — I think your trash can may have made its way down to my house!”

Okay, so my examples are a bit oversimplified, I think you get the idea anyway. Each scene must tell a story. It might not be the entire story, but it still has a beginning, middle and end. Now for the second element.

The Sequel – This is probably one of my personal favorites when it comes to writing. It is also one of the most commonly overlooked elements and tends to be overused when it’s not overlooked. Basically, a sequel is nothing more than the period of reflection or introspection between scenes. ‘Thinking time’ for your characters, if you will. And just like a scene, it also has a structure.

1) The Beginning: Reaction time — Your character or characters’ response to what happened in the previous scene.

Example: Leslie flopped down onto her couch and buried her head in her hands. How embarrassing! She’d been ready to call in the FBI, when poor Mr. Jones was just trying to be a good neighbor. Thank goodness she hadn’t had a chance to open her big mouth!

2) The Middle: The Dilemma — A set of choices presented to your character to add suspense. Should they do this, or that? What steps do they take from here? This is the time when your characters do their plotting.

Example: Something had to be done. She couldn’t go around eying her neighbors like suspected felons every time the wind picked up. Should she build one of those little garbage can holders to place on the curb? Or just ditch the can altogether and start sitting her trash out in the bags alone?

3) The End: Decision making — The determined course of action. (Often the set-up for the next scene.) The conclusion and resolution brought about by your character’s mental meanderings.

Example: Leslie thinks she’ll just use bags for now. Wandering strays might cause some problems, but it won’t be as bad as having one of those tacky little trash fences on the lawn. They are impossible to mow around and look simply awful with grass sprouting out all over.

See how the sequel gives us a bit of character insight while setting us up for the next scene? Can’t you just picture me out on the lawn next trash day, chasing down blowing litter and cursing stray dogs? Sequels are essential to a well-rounded story. The trick is not to overuse them. Lengthy sequels can slow the pace of your story considerably, which in the long run, ends up dropping the emotional level in your work. So keep the action coming — but remember to give your characters AND your readers a chance to breathe!