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It’s easier to tell you what we don’t like: no westerns, no spiritual (unless it is from a skeptical point of view), no psychic or paranormal mumbo jumbo masquerading as non-fiction (use of paranormal and psychic elements in fiction is okay). No great American novels. No diet or cookbooks. No self-enlightenment stuff. Our preferences are for mysteries, science fiction, fantasies, romance (either Soft & Sensual or Hot & Sizzling). [Payment for flash fiction is $25. Payment for short stories is 50% of gross proceeds.]

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication 
Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Believed Defunct
Audience:

Unknown

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General General
Action-Adventure Action-AdventureOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Romance RomanceOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionNo specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words).
Short Story Short StoryNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).
Novelette NoveletteNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 7500 to 15000 words).
Novella NovellaNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words).
Novel NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Styles:

Mainstream.

Topics:

Unknown

Payment:

No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties.
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Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Aug 2020
Date Added: 03 Oct 2007

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