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Hello readers, As you may have noticed, it’s been a little quiet around here since November started. And, as you may have guessed, that’s because we’re swimming in submissions! Thank you to all who have submitted so far, both for your interest in wanting to join our family and for your patience as we review... Continue Reading →
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had Sabrina, our slushie, and Robert, our editor, tell you what they are looking for in a submission. Today, as our submission period officially begins, I suppose it’s time to tell you what I am looking for in a submission this year. First of all, I’m looking for... Continue Reading →
Last week we heard from our editor Robert about what he looks for in a submission, so this week I thought I would ask what Sabrina, our slush pile enthusiast, is looking for when she scours the submission email for our next bestseller. Here's what she had to say: What I would love to see... Continue Reading →
Read Part 1 here. Here's the rest of what Robert had to say about what he's looking for when he's going through the submission slush pile: Pacing: How quickly or slowly a story moves through its plot, character development, and revelations has a real impact on how your reader absorbs and retains information and the... Continue Reading →
I was going to write another blog to let you all know what I look for in a submission, but then I remembered that I'm not the only one looking through the slush pile each season! This year, there are three of us; myself, our slushie Sabrina, and our editor, Robert. So I asked both... Continue Reading →
From Al-Mi’raj to Zlatarog, The Bestiary Alphabet features a different mythical creature for every letter of the alphabet, lovingly drawn and illustrated by the talented Felix Eddy. Like the medieval bestiaries of old, the Bestiary Alphabet collects mythological creatures from all over the globe. Some are household names, others are delightful obscurities, but all will... Continue Reading →
Lately I've been working on my... third? draft of Uncommon, the novel I wrote during my month-long residency in New Orleans back in February. I'll admit, I've been having a rough time of it. You see, I wrote this book very, very quickly. I'm now wondering if that was the greatest idea, or if I... Continue Reading →
Only 22 days until our submissions re-open. Are you ready? Fair warning, this year the competition will be fierce! That’s not a reason to shy away from submitting though, that’s just my way of letting you know that we are on the lookout for the best of the best. We’re looking for our next bestseller.... Continue Reading →
If you've been waiting to get your hands on the French language version of Beverlee Beaz, the Brown Burmese by Regan W. H. Macaulay, wait no longer! Beverlee, la chatte de Birmanie, is now available worldwide, wherever books are sold. And, of course, in our online store. Beverlee, la chatte de Birmanie, a soif... Continue Reading →
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