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...no, not the drinks. Although, if you insist, I could use one.
After an incredible few weeks, I just thought I'd share my experience of who is buying what in the e-book/small press world of romance.
Tiny back story (yeah, yeah, I know it's a no-no) Had a bunch of complete mss distracting me from moving into my new wip so I decided to do a clean sweep and just query...everything, so I could focus on the 'probably want an agent for this' story.
A new division of Hades Publications (more info to follow) bought 'Cozumel Karma', my 1st person romantic comedy (formerly known as a chick-lit) The new imprint is launching Valentines Day 2009--still waiting to hear whether I'll be part of the launch, but I know they are acquiring--everything from sweet to tasteful erotic.
Siren/Bookstrand has grown by leaps and bounds and has lots of nifty author incentives in place--along with some BIG selling authors. They bought a full length (Jackpot) and a novella (Action & Satisfaction) both contemporary, neither erotic... but steamy.
Wild Rose Press has a couple of series' that they are hungry for subs on. I sold The Bridesmaid Blues, a novella for the Flower Basket series (free download of the story intro at Wild Rose) Several of the other lines are also eagerly acquiring. Last Rose of Summer just contracted my 'Merritt Magic Moment' 1st place single title winner, The Trouble With Tessa, for this line.
And finally, Liquid Silver Books has a new heat level, 'Sterling Silver'. Still steamy, but not as HOT as the other imprints. My novella The Artistry of Auras was chosen for their 'Worth Every Risk' Romantic Suspense anthology. Again, steamy, but not at all what I'd consider 'hard core erotic'.
Just thought I'd toss it out for those of you who don't know where to look or what constitutes 'erotic'. I know I hesitated to contact a couple these places because I didn't think I wrote 'racy' enough for them, but the lines are blurring all the time. If you've got a great story, in my most recent (and mind blowing) experience, they're willing to work with you to make it a fit...without driving you out of your comfort zone.
Hope this helps!
After an incredible few weeks, I just thought I'd share my experience of who is buying what in the e-book/small press world of romance.
Tiny back story (yeah, yeah, I know it's a no-no) Had a bunch of complete mss distracting me from moving into my new wip so I decided to do a clean sweep and just query...everything, so I could focus on the 'probably want an agent for this' story.
A new division of Hades Publications (more info to follow) bought 'Cozumel Karma', my 1st person romantic comedy (formerly known as a chick-lit) The new imprint is launching Valentines Day 2009--still waiting to hear whether I'll be part of the launch, but I know they are acquiring--everything from sweet to tasteful erotic.
Siren/Bookstrand has grown by leaps and bounds and has lots of nifty author incentives in place--along with some BIG selling authors. They bought a full length (Jackpot) and a novella (Action & Satisfaction) both contemporary, neither erotic... but steamy.
Wild Rose Press has a couple of series' that they are hungry for subs on. I sold The Bridesmaid Blues, a novella for the Flower Basket series (free download of the story intro at Wild Rose) Several of the other lines are also eagerly acquiring. Last Rose of Summer just contracted my 'Merritt Magic Moment' 1st place single title winner, The Trouble With Tessa, for this line.
And finally, Liquid Silver Books has a new heat level, 'Sterling Silver'. Still steamy, but not as HOT as the other imprints. My novella The Artistry of Auras was chosen for their 'Worth Every Risk' Romantic Suspense anthology. Again, steamy, but not at all what I'd consider 'hard core erotic'.
Just thought I'd toss it out for those of you who don't know where to look or what constitutes 'erotic'. I know I hesitated to contact a couple these places because I didn't think I wrote 'racy' enough for them, but the lines are blurring all the time. If you've got a great story, in my most recent (and mind blowing) experience, they're willing to work with you to make it a fit...without driving you out of your comfort zone.
Hope this helps!