Seasons of Romance: Winter Love (a SunDrop Sunbeam)

SunDrop, a new fiction imprint of New Concord Press (EGPG) is preparing to publish two anthologies in fall 2009, early winter 2010. These themed anthologies will contain 6 stories each, and be published in trade paperback, e-book, and Kindle formats.

In the chill of winter, nothing beats curling up with a great romance! And winter has its advantages too for providing backgrounds and situations that beg for love to bloom. A ski lodge, a cozy cabin, a crackling fire, a snowball fight? Stories can be in any era, any place, and any subgenre (except young adult and erotic romance).

Romantic Suspense

Mystery or suspense plot can be the main theme, but romance must hold its own in the story.

Light Paranormal Romance

Pepper your love story with whimsy, humor, and fantastical characters and creatures. Suspend disbelief and let your muse run wild!

Dark Paranormal Romance

Get creepy, but keep that love coming! Vampires, were-whatevers, ghosts-all welcome!

Historical Romance

Any vintage, any location, any culture- but the love story has to be the central theme here. Attention to historic detail will be all-important in these tales.

Inspirational Romance

Give us a good old-fashioned love story with a strong moral or lesson.

Contemporary Western Romance

Everyone loves a cowboy and a modern one, at that! Find a new twist for this craze.

Mature Romance

Baby Boomers rock! Experience counts for widowed, divorced, never-been-married older characters.

Sensual Romance

Suggestive and teasing, leaving more to the reader's mind than what's on the page.

The Envelope~Don't Push It!

• We prefer heterosexual relationships.
• No material that includes depraved or illegal activities, rape, bestiality, pedophilia, racism, necrophilia, or any other such subjects.
• All sex must be between consenting adults.

General Information ~

• Postmark deadline for submissions is July 15, 2009.
• Word count: 11,000 to 12,000 words
• All queries/submissions must be sent via e-mail.
• Authors selected for inclusion will be notified by e-mail no later than August 1, 2009.
• Selected authors will receive a one-time payment of $25.00, plus one (1) copy of the book. Additional books will be made available at wholesale for author purchase only.
• EGPG buys one-time rights for print and digital editions; rights revert to author four (4) months after publication date.

How to Submit ~

• In the Subject line, type SUNDROP WINTERLOVE for [name of your story]. Be sure to use this exact wording, or our spam filters will discard your message.
• Send:

1. An introductory letter briefly describing your story, your publishing history, and a little bit about yourself. Include the manuscript word count, your real and pen name (if applicable), daytime telephone number, and a valid e-mail address.
2. A 3 to 5-page synopsis (double-spaced) pasted into the body of the e-mail.
3. The full manuscript as an RTF attachment. (See required format below.)

• You will receive a confirmation that we have received your e-mailed query/submission. If you do not receive a confirming message within 72 hours, please e-mail us.

Submit your materials by (submissions at newconcordpress.com).

Required Format: Synopses and manuscript must be submitted as follows:

• 8-1/2 x 11 page size, double spaced, 12-point Times or Courier
• First page: Author name, mailing address, phone and e-mail address in the upper left hand corner;
• Remaining pages: last name and page numbers in upper right hand corner.

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