Submission guidelines for Sourcebooks***

I saw the guidelines for this publisher and thought others may also be interested. They have very specific guidelines and are only interested in agented writers unless they are writing in the romance genre. The full link is here:

http://www.sourcebooks.com/authors/submission-guidelines/50-romance-fiction-submission-guidelines.html

But if you can't read it, I am republishing most the good stuff here:

Quick Reference 90-120,000 words (actual digital) single title or single title series only we consider all subgenres we prefer email submissions in WORD always include a synopsis (including the ending) if you have a track record, please include your sales history (# of books sold to readers especially) what do you envision as your career arc? email submissions will be confirmed received within 21 days; no follow-up please (except agents) allow 8-12 weeks for response Our criteria: a heroine the reader can relate to a hero she can fall in love with a world gets created a "hook" that allows us to sell the book in 2-3 sentences the author has a career arc We consider agented as well as unagented submissions in all subgenres of Romance fiction, including: paranormal suspense contemporary erotic romance historical (prior to 1900 only) Queries should be emailed in a WORD file (agents may telephone) and should include: full author or agent contact info (name, address, phone number, email address) on every document brief bio of author including previous books published (including under pseudonyms), sales history (number of books sold to readers, not to publishers), awards and contest won title and word count of proposed book short (2-3 paragraph) synopsis a paragraph or two on further books planned in the series or otherwise author's vision for their career arc Submissions can be sent via mail or email WORD file (email is preferred) and should include: full author or agent contact info (name, address, phone number, email address) on every document author bio including previous books published (including under pseudonyms), sales history (number of books sold to readers, not to publishers), awards and contests won, list of other finished manuscripts or books in progress competitive analysis (list of titles that are comparative and/or competitive with yours) full synopsis, including actual digital word count and the ending a header or footer on each page that includes: book title, page number, author or agent name, phone number and email address minimum of 4 sample chapters (preferred for hard copy submissions), or complete manuscript in WORD (preferred for email submissions) Please send submissions to: romance@sourcebooks.com Leah Hultenschmidt Sourcebooks, Inc. 390 Fifth Ave. Suite 907 New York, NY 10018 Please allow 8-12 weeks for response. Regretfully, we are unable to confirm receipt of unagented hard copy submissions. If you require confirmation of receipt of a hard copy submission, please use a courier service such as Fedex or DHL or US Post Office Priority mail with delivery tracking or Express Mail. Receipt of email submissions will be acknowledged within 21 days via email. If you have any questions about our guidelines, please don't hesitate to email deb.werksman@sourcebooks.com Please allow 21 days for response. Thank you! We look forward to reading your book!

Happy New Year's from Missy Lyons!

Happy New Year's everyone!

It's time to end the year 2011, whether we are ready or not--and I am ready!!

I am finding myself looking back over the year and evaluating what I did well and what didn't work. I think 2011 kicked my butt and then turned around and did it again. My husband lost his eye this year and my babygirl underwent a her first surgery. My priorities changed and I began to deal with what was most important to me--family. I stopped writing for the first half of the year and then took it up again in Summer and Fall and I think my word count for the year ended up being around 80,000 words. Not bad for putting my writing on a back burner. It's been quite a ride. Now I can't wait for this year to end so I can take the reins back to my life and get this horse and pony show started. lol

In 2012 I already have two releases scheduled and plans to use my time more wisely. I have a few friends that have already written down a list of the books they plan to write. Me? I'm not so organized, but I will be writing.

What are your plans for the New Year?

Lots of love to you all and I hope all your hopes and dreams come true for 2012! Happy New Years!

Missy Lyons www.missylyons.com

Tonight I plan to break out the bubbly and celebrate until I can't party anymore and then I'll be sleeping it off tomorrow just like this guy. lol Enjoy your New Year's y'all!

Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas y'all! I hope this Christmas season brings you much joy and laughter and is filled with many blessings. Regardless of what holiday you may celebrate, I wish you peace love and happiness.