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Does anybody know if Siren takes novellas written in first person POV? Their submission guidelines used to specifically state NO first person POV because, if I remember correctly, their readers didn't like it. I've just had another look and that restriction seems to have disappeared. I've got an MFMMM novella in first person I'm thinking of submitting, which is why I'm asking. Thanks.
I know they still prefer third person, but they have published first person in the past. You could always email them to ask their current opinion on it. They're quick to answer emails. That's been my experience.
Thanks Brainstorm77. I'm talking Christmas 2015, but I'll go back and edit! And thanks for the calender thingy. Gonna check it out after I muddle through their questionnaire. Not sure whether I should put my writing credits, or bio, or both, or nothing...since it says 'optional'.
YAY! I received an offer of publication today for my M/F novella, from Siren Bookstrand. There's no info about which imprint, but maybe they don't tell you until you accept and pop an e-mail back? I am chuffed, but I'm also reading more critically through this thread and seeing that M/F doesn't do that well at Siren. Hmmm...it's haaaaard to decide these things. I didn't sub to LooseId, Totally Bound or Liquid Silver bc the 'heat' content in this novella is probably a level 2 and they like level 4. Or whatever. I also wanted to get a foot into Siren bc I have some menage M/F/MM+ in the pipeline and I think Siren would be a good place.
I've skimmed through Siren's sample contract and five years seems a long time to commit. Does anybody know if they are open to negotiation on that score? What do they do besides put their books up on the Bookstrand site to promote their books/authors? I'm going to read the contract word for word tomorrow, think about it for a little while and answer next year. LOOOL! Sorry, couldn't resist. Happy 2015 everybody. I still think I deserve a little tipple to celebrate the offer! By all accounts Siren is a very professional outfit, whether M/F does as well as other pairings, or not, and I'm really happy they liked my story!
Congrats and welcome to Siren! They're terrific to work for. The editors listen to and work with the writers.
The menage sounds right up their alley. Siren likes multiples. Also if you have any paranormals or M/M. Those seem to do best in sales.
Pico, did you already sign the contract for that story? Because you might need to be careful about selling it to another publisher if you did...