So Carina Press keeps me pretty busy on the admin (and travel, omg, the travel!) side of things and it doesn’t leave me a lot of time for editing. I still do some editing, but it’s generally not much more than one or two novels a year, and then the holiday novella collections. I almost never acquire from slush anymore but…
I’m looking to acquire a few things for my own schedule for Fall 2012.
Here’s what I’m specifically looking for:
A contemporary romance trilogy or series. I love editing Shannon Stacey’s books and I want to edit more contemporary romance, so I’m looking to acquire an author who has a contemporary romance trilogy or series planned. Any heat level considered! I’m specifically looking for contemporary romance novels (over 70k) but will consider a novella series (for novellas, even better if they’re erotic, but not necessary)
A new paranormal romance (or urban fantasy w/romantic elements) series. The good news for you is that I’ll consider all manner of paranormal, including vampires, shifters, etc. I’m not wore out on paranormal, so hit me with your A-game, even if it’s a vampire series! Again, any heat level considered.
A very, very hot erotic romance series. Smokin’ hot. Any subgenre, any length. Can be BDSM or m/m. Just looking for smokin’ hot erotic romance (not erotica, please).
So the trend here is that I’m looking for an author/authors I can build within a series in these particular genres. I’m not looking for standalone novels or novellas for this particular submissions call for myself (though Carina Press is always willing to and does acquire standalones).
If you have something now, or in the coming weeks/months that fits the bill, please follow the submissions guidelines here, and send to the submissions address. However, please note in the body of your query letter that you’re responding to my specific call for submissions (many subs come in addressed to me, so I won’t know, just based on that, that you’re responding to this call).
Edit: I’ve had some questions about subbing an idea or partial. Carina Press submission guidelines require a full manuscript and so do I, unless we’ve worked together before, or you have an established history of publishing quality work, and you have an established author brand, in which case, I’d consider a proposal/partial w/thorough synopsis.
Sounds good to me. I was planning on submitting to Carina Press in the next week, so let’s see if we can keep you busy in the new year.
Thanks for tweeting and letting everyone know!
Exciting! Thanks for the post alerting us to what you’re looking for. Am doing line edits now for something I had planned on pitching (BIG IF) I could snag a pitch opportunity with you at Silken Sands.
Won’t wait now, but will still try and snag a pitch spot for another something I’m finishing.
Please keep us posted on when your editing book will be released. I’ve gotten better (after your fab class) but am not good enough. Thus am thankful I have a friend whose very much like the grammar police. (whacks knuckles and everything!)
Have a great Holiday Season!
Dana
Angela, what a terrific opportunity, thank you very much. I just sent my submission. Happy reading and happy holidays.
Sue C.
Angela I’m so excited to have submitted my series to Carina since so far editors have only wanted to look at my books as stand alones. I have a 5 book series planned with the first two finished, the third started and the 4th and 5th plotted. Hoping you love what I’ve sent!
Connie