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SterlingHouse Publisher Submission Information
Fiction and non-fiction manuscripts must be between 45,000 and 85,000 words.
Young adult submissions between 15,000 and 35,000 words.

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8th Crow Books Imprint Submission Information
We publish exceptional horror fiction, from the macabre to the supernatural to the thoroughly terrifying. Topics may include but are not limited to vampirism, lycanthropy, demonic possession, witchcraft, hauntings and apparitions of all sorts. While we prefer novels, we will consider collections of high-quality horror short stories. We are currently especially interested in well-written, truly frightening horror fiction with unusual settings, such as monasteries, museums and the like.
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Dove House Books Imprint Submission Information
We publish inspirational books for the religious Christian reader, primarily nonfiction, including essay collections, memoirs, self-help books, true stories of faith and examinations of biblical texts. We also offer high-quality fiction of a religious nature, including religious historical novels. Dove House Books is currently accepting submissions for a 2009 release. We are especially interested in thoughtful, well-researched self-help religious works by authorities in the field.
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SterlingHouse Books Imprint Submission Information
We publish outstanding nonfiction in a wide array of categories, including self-help/how-to, memoir/true story, reference, business and more. We are currently looking for all types of trade nonfiction, but are especially interested in self-help, how-to or informational nonfiction written by authorities and/or professionals in their fields, such as Arthur Janov’s book, The Janov Solution. We will also consider well-written true crimes, autobiographies and true stories. If you have written a nonfiction manuscript and it does not fall into one of the above categories, please contact us before submitting.
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Broadmoor Books Imprint Submission Information
We publish stimulating, thought-provoking literary novels for the demanding reader, from the traditional to the experimental. We are especially interested in expertly-written inventive novels with a humorous touch, as well as thoughtful, well-researched historical novels.
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Blue Imp Books Imprint Submission Information
We publish the finest in fiction and nonfiction to entertain and enlighten the growing minds of the young adult reader from age 12 to 17. We are currently seeking well-written young-adult-length novels in the genres of action/adventure, teen romance, science fiction and fantasy, horror, mystery and historical fiction. We are also interested in nonfiction books for young adult readers, especially in the categories of self-help, true stories and memoirs.
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Pemberton Mysteries Imprint Submission Information
We publish the best in exciting mysteries, cozy mysteries, detective stories, medical thrillers, courtroom dramas and action/adventure fiction. We are currently looking for all kinds of mystery fiction, but are especially interested in suspenseful, well-written detective fiction series with an engaging protagonist.
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Pero Thrillers Imprint Submission Information
This new SterlingHouse imprint showcases the best in modern suspense thrillers and mystery thrillers fiction. PeroThrillers features the works of master suspense writer Charles Pero, including his Twisted Killer Series of suspense novels. We are currently looking for masterfully-written, edgy suspense novels featuring serial killers, their complex and disturbing crimes, and those who seek to solve them. The combination of high technology and old-fashioned police work is a plus.
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Cambrian House Books Imprint Submission Information
We offer the finest in science fiction and fantasy for all who value imaginative writing, the exploration of new worlds, and literary competence. We are currently looking for all types of science fiction and fantasy, but are especially interested in Kurt-Vonnegut-style apocalyptic fiction, or any well-written science fiction or fantasy with a humorous or quirky angle.
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PAJA Books Imprint Submission Information
We primarily publish nonfiction books that expand self-awareness through philosophy, spirituality, metaphysics, holistic medicine and the paranormal, such as Parapsychology and the Skeptics by Chris Carter. We will consider high-quality fiction books exploring these topics.
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Caroline House Books Imprint Submission Information
We publish individual collections of contemporary poetry. We will consider poetry from the traditional to the inquisitive to the outrageous and avant-garde. We are currently looking for high-quality free-verse poetry collections on any topic that makes excellent use of unusual or arresting imagery.
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