Submission Period: Jan. 1st - March 31st

1. We are looking for manuscripts of 10,0000 - 80,000 words.

2. We are publishers of dark fiction. This includes science fiction, horror, thrillers, erotic horror, suspense, and other uncategorized works. We are not fond of limitations so explore your darkest side. For more info on what we want, please visit this section of our forum.

3. You MUST submit a query letter before we will consider your manuscript. You may attach the first 10 pages with your query letter--but it is not required--if you would like us to get a feel for your writing style. Although, that is what your query letter should accomplish.

DO NOT send the whole manuscript.

4. If we think your proposal is for us, we will request the manuscript. If not, we will send you an email stating such.

Manuscripts requested should be formatted in the manner:

• 12 point font
• Times New Roman or Courier New
• Double-Spaced
• Contact information in the upper left (name,  address, phone number, email)
• Word Count of Entire Manuscript in Upper Right
• 1 Space after punctuation
• Underline everything you would like to italicize at publication.

4. No Multiple Submissions

5. Simultaneous submissions are accepted as long as you alert us beforehand and advise us if accepted elsewhere.

6. We are unable to pay advances at this time. Royalties are based at 40% net--we can negotiate more depending on author's background. We ask for North American print rights for a three year period from the date of release. There will NEVER be any fees charged to authors for being published by us.

7. We pay royalties quarterly.

8. We provide editorial services, ISBN numbers, and artwork (but will take input for artwork or preferred artists for publication).

9. We will promote your books from our end using our own resources but expect our authors to be proactive in promoting their own work. Together we will work hard to market your book to our readers.

We accept queries from Jan. 1st to March 31st

Send submissions to submissions@bloodboundbooks.net. Subject should read:

Novel Sub: story title/author last name