Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Writers' Wednesday: Call for Submissions from Lyrical Press

Hello all writers! One of my publishers, Lyrical Press, has just announced the opening of 4 new lines, and they're seeking submissions for all of them! Here's the skinny:

Embrace
Fresh take on popular contemporary romance tropes.
40,000 – 70,000 words
Tropes considered, but are not limited to: Enemies to Lovers, Boss/Employee to Lovers, Reformed Rake, Millionaire Playboy, The Love Triangle.
Engaging hero. Alpha male preferred.
Believable, relatable and likable heroine.
Heat level can range from sweet to spicy.
Erotic romance will not be considered for Embrace.
Digital. Print option based on digital sales.
Please include Embrace in the subject line of your query, word count and trope used in the body of your email.
 
Detailed submission guidelines here: http://www.lyricalpress.com/submissions.html
Please submit to: submissions@lyricalpress.com

 
Once Upon
Erotic twist on fairytales, myths, legends and folklore.
30,000 – 95,000 words
Tortured hero/heroine is always a plus
Alpha males are a must.
Heat level can range from sensual to red-hot.
Erotic romance welcome for Once Upon
Digital only.
Please include Once Upon in the subject line of your query, and word count, fairytale, myth, legend, or folklore used in the body of your email.

Detailed submission guidelines here: http://www.lyricalpress.com/submissions.html
Please submit to: submissions@lyricalpress.com

 
Hometown Heroes
Fresh take on small town contemporary romance.
40,000 – 70,000 words
Tropes considered, but are not limited to: Best friend’s sibling…all grown up, Childhood enemies to lovers, The bad-boy next door, Just came to town.
Engaging hero. Beta heroes welcome.
Believable, relatable and likable heroine.
Heat level can range from sweet to spicy.
Erotic romance will not be considered for Hometown Heroes.
Digital. Print option based on digital sales.
Please include Hometown Heroes in the subject line of your query, word count and trope used in the body of your email.

 
Detailed submission guidelines here: http://www.lyricalpress.com/submissions.html
Please submit to: submissions@lyricalpress.com

 
Vintage
Modern take on retro-style period romance.
40,000 – 95,000 words
Authors we love: Johanna Lindsey. Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Julie Garwood, Rosemary Rogers)
Periods considered: Regency, Viking, Victorian, Medieval, Tudor, Pirate, Western, Native American.
Tortured hero/heroine is always a plus
Alpha males are a must.
Heat level can range from sensual to red-hot.
Erotic romance welcome for Vintage.
Digital and print.
Please include Vintage in the subject line of your query, word count and period used in the body of your email.
 
Detailed submission guidelines here: http://www.lyricalpress.com/submissions.html
Please submit to: submissions@lyricalpress.com

 

 

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