The following list of publishers are seeking erotic short stories, novellas and full-length novels from authors without agent representation.
Asabi Publishing
Established in 2004, this agency publishes 24 titles annually. It accepts queries via the electronic submission form and requests the following: author’s name, email address, phone number, subject, completion date, page count, table of contents and explanation of each chapter, a query letter and four sample chapters. It pays up to a $500 advance and 10 percent royalty on wholesale or list price.
Black Heron Press
Black Heron Press publishes four titles out of 1,500 queries received annually. Established in 1984, the publisher pays eight percent on retail price. It responds in six months to queries which should include a one-page letter with manuscript word count, the first 40 pages and a self-addressed stamped envelope to PO Box 13396, Mill Creek, WA 98082-1396.
Black Velvet Seductions
This publisher is looking for well developed characters and backstories, stories with a high emotional impact and sexual tension, and narrative in a third person viewpoint. It accepts short stories, novellas and full length novels. Submissions should be sent to Laurie Saunders, Acquisitions Editor, Black Velvet Seductions Publishing Company, 350-C West Southpoint Rd. Box 249, Indianapolis, IN 46217. She responds in six months to queries and eight to 12 months to manuscripts.
Bold Strokes Books
Submissions should be emailed to Selections Director Len Barot and include a one-page synopsis of the manuscript including working title and word count, a short author bio and the entire manuscript in a .doc, .docx or .rtf format. A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours and a decision response will be sent in 14 weeks. They publish more than 60 titles out of 300 manuscripts received annually and pay seven to 10 percent royalty on retail price.
Torquere Press
This publisher specializes in gay and lesbian romance and publishes 140 titles out of 500 queries and 200 manuscripts received annually. It pays eight to 40 percent royalty on novels and $35-$75 for anthology stories. All queries should include word count, author bio and contact information. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically in a .doc, .txt or .rtf format.
Sources
Asabi Publishing. Submission Form (accessed November 21, 2011)
Black Heron Press. Home (accessed November 21, 2011)
Black Velvet Seductions. Guidelines (accessed November 21, 2011)
Bold Strokes Books. Submission Guidelines (accessed November 21, 2011)
Torquere Press. Submissions (accessed November 21, 2011)
Writers Market. Market Listings (accessed November 21, 2011)
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