Her puffin credits include four newbery honor books, one national book award medalist and seven finalists, and two printz honor books. H ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Many authors dont want to categorize their writing, but the best way to immediately turn on or turn off a new reader is to relate your book to something they already like. Adventure book publishers book publishing companies. Fantasy sf novels did sometimes come in series eg moorcock, zelazny but the individual volumes were quite short. If youre writing young adult or new adult fantasy, this ukbased publisher is an option. It originally described a characteristic of some object or place. Urban fantasy is a genre of englishlanguage fiction, a subgenre of fantasy in which the narrative uses supernatural elements in a 19thcentury to 21stcentury or equivalent urban society. These books are chock full of fearless heroines, sinister magic, and awesome noir undertones. Be sure to check out our featured publisher as well. Some of these publishers have been in business for a long time and have a great track record. It works in a lot of known folklore and presents a plausible scenario where magicians take over ruling a broken city after a planetary disaster and by a fluke, the humans discover that a shamanic society of goblins have been living in caverns under the city all this time. Jan 17, 2017 this sevenbook series from kate elliot is an epic fantasy series featuring the alternate world of novaria, following two kingdoms united under king henry, as they face both external and internal turmoil.
The first four books of this awesome series have just been gathered into a large omnibus entitled level grind, with the rest to follow in a second volume next year, boss fight. Del rey books del rey books, one of the most respected fantasy publishers on the market, maintain the excellent del rey internet newsletter, the lovecraft ledger, a cover gallery, and an extensive archive. Urban fantasy is a subset of contemporary fantasy, consisting of novels and stories with supernatural andor magical elements set in contemporary, realworld, urban settingsas opposed to traditional fantasy set in imaginary locations. Fourth on our top list of new fantasy books of 2017 is the stars are legion by kameron hurley. With a little due diligence, finding a publisher specific to your genre. Fantasy book publishers open to submissions writers digest. This is a californiabased publisher of science fiction, urban fantasy, and speculative fiction, among other things. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Here at grimbold we try not to pigeon hole works as being adult or young adult so all will be considered. Waiting for the next book in this thrilling series can be a trial for urban fantasy fans, as were all desperate to find out whats in store for our favourite kickass shapeshifter. Urbanedge publishing is currently accepting submissions in the genres of drama no urban fiction, crimemystery, young adult, romance chick literature, and selfhelp. After covenant sold shedloads, publishers were falling over themselves to commission the chronicles of this and the book.
Urbanedge publishing urbanedge is a small, traditional publishing house based in georgia. Weve rounded up the best urban fantasy books to gift this year. This is a list of science fiction publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies, speculative fiction, fantasy. The query letter should include a brief bio and a synopsis of the work. This seven book series from kate elliot is an epic fantasy series featuring the alternate world of novaria, following two kingdoms united under king henry, as they face both external and. Shop fantasy and science fiction best sellers, new releases, bookseller recommendations and more. Publishing companies accepting new authors for fiction. Sep 14, 2016 so, basically, the market became oversaturated with urban fantasy, and various market forces caused a noticeable drop in the sales of urban fantasy, and publishers stopped publishing so much urban fantasy, and so on.
Ive compiled a list of 10 urban fantasy books that youll enjoy if youve loved jessica jones. Jemisins inheritance trilogy books are getting a beautiful new repackage. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. A fated mates fantasy romance the hades trials book 1 eliza raine. The best urban fantasy books to gift in 2015newinbooks. Urban fiction publishing requirements urban fiction news. Science fiction and fantasy are two of the great literary genres, and the market for sci fi and fantasy is huge. Other unrelated uses of urban fantasy the term urban fantasy was used in print from as far back as the early 20th century. A romantic comedy thats fun and flirty, young and fresh. Apr 19, 2018 fourth on our top list of new fantasy books of 2017 is the stars are legion by kameron hurley. One of very few publishers i know who have no bad books to their name if they have one, i havent. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors.
The twentysided sorceress, by annie bellet 7 books youre in luck, binge reader. Many urban fiction publishers dont require a synopsis but be prepared if you find one that does. Authors of science fiction and fantasy, both aspiring and previously published, can submit work to a number of publishing companies that will. Please keep in mind that while polis books does accept unsolicited submissions, due to the incredibly high volume of unsolicited material we receive, we will only. We are committed to bringing diverse and inclusive. Publishing companies accepting new authors for fiction pen. With a little due diligence, finding a publisher specific to your genre and writing style is an email click away. Barking rain press is an imprint of the brp publishing group brp, which is a nonprofit publisher located in the greater portlandvancouver metropolitan areaa thriving hub for independent publishers. Orbit is very pleased to present these updated covers.
First dates can be so awkward wikimedia h ere are sixteen publishers accepting dark fiction, horror, urban fantasy, military horror, and anything that goes bump in the night including vampires. Its one of the most wellknown, wellloved series running, and for damn good reasons. Book publishers taking submissions, childrens book publishers. What are some current trends in fantasy literature. Urbanedge is a small, traditional publishing house based in georgia. Pyr is a science fiction and fantasy imprint of start sf. Authors receive competitive royalty rates and play an integral role in the development of their book. So, basically, the market became oversaturated with urban fantasy, and various market forces caused a noticeable drop in the sales of urban fantasy, and publishers stopped publishing so much urban fantasy, and so on. Fantasy futuristic gay historical humor interracial lawless lesbian mc romance mature couples maydecember medical menage military multiple partners naughty fairy tales new adult paranormal planet alpha reverse harem scifi seasonalholiday shiftersvampires steampunk suspense taboo time travel urban fantasy. Welcome to urban loft publishers publishing resources for the changing urban world urban loft is a publishing company solely focused on producing books which further the conversation among urban.
Weird fiction, dark fantasy when the stars were right, they could plunge from world to world through the sky we are calling for short stories between 5000 and 8000 words. Mar 08, 2016 h ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. Welcome to urban loft publishers publishing resources for the changing urban world urban loft is a publishing company solely focused on producing books which further the conversation among urban ministry practitioners, urban academics, and christian urban dwellers about what the kingdom looks like in urban areas around the world in the 21st. Urban fantasy books differ from sword and sworcery fantasy in a crucial way. Finding a home for your science fiction or fantasy novel can be difficult, especially if youre looking at publishers who take all genres.
Xchyler publishing welcomes submissions from a wide spectrum of speculative fiction, including historical fantasy, high fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, steampunk, science fiction, and technothrillers, and are willing to entertain the possibilities of other genre, such as historical fiction and romantic suspense. If youve written a sci fi or fantasy novel and want to. Do you have a recent or upcoming urban fantasy, supernatural thriller, or horror release. Land a traditional publisher who will offer you a book contract.
Authors receive competitive royalty rates and play an integral role in the development of their book as it moves from manuscript to finished product. A quick word from the wise, well me dont do it publishers are turned off or more politely annoyed with a synopsis that doesnt give it away so to speak. Nov 30, 2015 ive compiled a list of 10 urban fantasy books that youll enjoy if youve loved jessica jones. Publishing companies specializing in science fiction, romance, fantasy, and short stories are always looking for new authors. Horst schmidtbrummers 1973 book about venice, california is subtitled an urban fantasy. To make things easy, these recommendations for gifts for book lovers are all based on popular paranormal tv shows.
A new author sent to me by alexis nixon, publicist at tor, coates stories have appeared in asimovs, strange horizons, fantasy and science fiction and best american fantasy, amongst other places. Apr 17, 2017 publishing companies specializing in science fiction, romance, fantasy, and short stories are always looking for new authors. The best fantasy and urban fantasy book deals delivered straight to your inbox. This is a list of science fiction publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies, speculative fiction, fantasy literature, and related genres. Xchyler publishing welcomes submissions from a wide spectrum of speculative fiction, including historical fantasy, high fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, steampunk, science fiction, and techno. This is a list of science fiction and fantasy publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies, speculative fiction, fantasy literature, and related genres. These listings are for book publishers that are taking submissions or publishing books in the adventure book genre. One of the most important urban fiction publishing requirements is formatting.
Dont let the relative low number of books fool youeach novel of this series is over 600 pages, with some in the middle exceeding 900 pages. We are hoping to publish a dozen stories only, so they will need to be a good fit. Del rey books del rey books, one of the most respected fantasy publishers. Tyrant trouble is the first novel of the mudflat magic series. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. Our del rey list is the science fiction and fantasy imprint at penguin random house uk, dedicated to publishing a select range of the very best in commercial.
Please respect these word counts, if at all possible. All information in these listings are submitted by the publishers. None require an agent, and all are traditional publishers. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. After covenant sold shedloads, publishers were falling over themselves to commission the chronicles of this and the book of that, and length was seen as an asset. The easiest way is to pick comparison authors in a genre and in todays article, emma newman talks about the definition of urban fantasy. All of these books to read are brand new for fall 2015 and make fantastic gifts for book lovers. Were not a vanity press and authors are not charged up front fees for their book to be published. Become a member and enjoy the enhanced features only available to registered members. An urban fantasy book club, led by amber lynn natusch, annette marie, stacey marie brown, shannon mayer, c. If urban fantasy is a cross of fantasy with another genre noir, thriller, and so on historical fiction is not an ingredient in that cocktail.
Hawkins is an excellent urban fantasy with a dystopian element. Popsugar one of oprah magazines 21 romance novels that are set to be the best of 2020, ews 20 new books to read in february, and. A new author sent to me by alexis nixon, publicist at tor, coates stories have appeared in asimovs, strange horizons, fantasy and science fiction and best american fantasy. This crossed over a bit to the repeated assertion that urban fantasy must take place in modern times a fantasy story set in 1870s chicago was not urban fantasy. Inspired by the regal architecture of the city of sky, and designed by our very own lauren panepinto, the new design for the trilogy is sure to look gorgeous next to all your other february 14, 2020.
Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. Fantasy publishers who want your manuscript no agent required. Many urban fantasy novels are told via a firstperson narrative, and feature supernatural beings such as. Wollheim, daw books was the first publishing company ever devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy. Theyre looking for novels between 50,000 and 120,000 words. The book does take a little while to really get sucked into about 20 30 pages however, this is mainly due to the fact that you have to really come to terms with the rules of the universe she writes. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror. It usually takes place in the present day or the equivalent of the present day. Although not an exhaustive list, publishing companies accepting new authors for. Fantasy futuristic gay historical humor interracial lawless lesbian mc romance mature couples maydecember medical menage military multiple partners naughty fairy tales new adult paranormal planet alpha reverse harem scifi seasonalholiday shiftersvampires steampunk suspense taboo time travel urban fantasy western young adult authors. In this post, ive collected recently spotlighted book publishers who are accepting fantasy fiction submissions. Sep 09, 2012 a quick word from the wise, well me dont do it publishers are turned off or more politely annoyed with a synopsis that doesnt give it away so to speak.
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