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More Info means I have a page about the work at this site. Website link means what it says, go directly to the website. A big red E means that they are, or are mainly e-publishers, definately worth a visit.

If you are a publisher and would like to be included in this section, please email me your URL and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

* E SunnySide Up Publishing - Website link.

"We are a fun, family-friendly e-publishing website that offers various contests, freebies, e-books, print books, movies and merchandise for sale as well as a Great Author Program with no FEES and an exceptional monthly newsletter including a monthly drawing for cash and/or prizes. Helping the independant author help themselves!" E: admin@sunnypub.com

* E Dark Star Publications - Website link.

"A royalty paying publisher of books in digital format. We offer download versions of our books in PDF or e-reader (HTML) formats. Downloads are usually available the first week of the month in which an e-book is released and you can expect delivery via email within 24 - 48 hours of placing your credit card order.

Most titles are also available on CD-ROM in PDF format approximately two weeks after the release date. CD-ROM versions are shipped within two to three weeks for credit card orders. Shipping and handling are $3.00 for 1-4 CDs and $5.00 for 4 or more CDs. Priority mail is $1.50 extra." E: publisher@darkstarpublications.com

Submission Details:
They want a cover letter, synopsis, and first chapter IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL MESSAGE. They have a backlog at the moment, so don't expect immediate publication if they accept your book. Check the site first for more details.

This is the e-publisher of Charlotte Boyett-Compo and Patricia A. Rasey who are featured in Looking for Literature under Author Sites.

* E Pulsar Books - Website link.

"A royalty paying publisher of books in digital format. We offer download versions of our books in PDF or e-reader (HTML) formats. Downloads are usually available the first week of the month in which an e-book is released and you can expect delivery via email within 24 - 48 hours of placing your credit card order.

Most titles are also available on CD-ROM in PDF format approximately two weeks after the release date. CD-ROM versions are shipped within two to three weeks for credit card orders. Shipping and handling are $3.00 for 1-4 CDs and $5.00 for 4 or more CDs. Priority mail is $1.50 extra."

Submission Details:
"Pulsar Books is looking for well-written, riveting stories aimed at savvy men and women who want to read great fiction in the areas of Adventure, Espionage, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller and Western. We are NOT looking for Erotica, Pornography or typical Women's Romance." Look under GUIDELINES at the site. Email: subs@pulsarbooks.com

Trace Edward Zaber who is featured in Looking for Literature under Author Sites has books available at this site. He also has books on the Dark Star and Starlight Publishing websites.

You might also want to check out the FAQ section.

* E Starlight Writer Publications - Website link.

"Starlight Writer Publications (SWP) was designed with the idea of promoting new and published authors and their fantastic works of fiction. It is the intention of SWP to bring to you, the reader, the new venue of Electronic Publishing and Reading. Because we set our standards high, we can assure you quality, comprehensive, and thoroughly enjoyable reading."

"SWP heralds thirteen imprints, each uniquely developed to cater to different genres of fiction being written and read. Take a moment or two to look through our selections. With our opening in May 1999, SWP will launch a slew of new books. Keep your eyes open for more novels on their way in the coming months.This is the sister site of Dark Star Publishing."Email: staff@starpublications.comstaff@starpublications.com

Submission Details:
There is a backlog and you have to send a query letter first. More information available at the site, read it first!

* E XC PUBLISHING - Website link.

"Your Source for XC-lent eBooks & More! Accepting submissions now - please see our site for guidelines and a sample contract."

* Allison and Busby - Website link.

Allison and Busby Writers Guides, such as Magazine Writer's Handbook by Gordon Wells -(available from Amazon.co.uk), which is featured on The Hopeful Writer's Bookshelf if you would like to read more about it.

* Blood Axe Books - Website link.

'Into the new Millennium with the best in contemporary poetry Bloodaxe Books is an independent literary publishing house and has won the Sunday Times Small Publisher of the Year Award and the Northern Electric Arts Award for Publishing. In the world of publishing, Bloodaxe Books has become a byword for quality in literature and excellence in book production and design. Bloodaxe Books Publishes more women poets than any other publisher, More new poets than any other publisher, and has a Formidable list of poetry in translation from around the world.' - UK

* Poetry Monthly - More Info.

One Price printing offer from Poetry Monthly Press, (based in UK). Short print run poetry anthologies, collections...

*Krax Magazine - No Website as far as I know.

c/o 63 Dixon Lane
Leeds
LS12 4RR.
Yorkshire.
UK

Over 25 years of publishing brings you the best contemporary light-hearted poetry from Britain, America and elsewhere. Currently over 68 pages of anything but stodgy poetry, short fiction and glowingly brilliant graphics. Usually there is and interview with a writer of interest and a sizeable review section covering a vast range of related books, magazines, pamphlets, audio tape and CD's.

A huge backlog of material always ensures you're in for plenty of vitally refreshing variety!

Subscription Rates: Three issues from No. 37 - £10. Overseas $20 ($35 Aus/Can). Cheques payable to A. ROBSON and not the magazine. We regret we cannot accept overseas cheques. Suitable overseas payments are in currency notes or I.R.C's. Please allow 25p extra for postage on orders less than £1.

 

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