Submissions
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Wandering Stranger Stories is currently open for agented and unagented submissions for the following genres: steamy fantasy or steamy paranormal.
UNAGENTED SUBMISSIONS HAVE A 5$ NON-REFUNDABLE SUBMISSION FEE UNLESS A PRIOR CONTACT TO ONE OF OUR STAFF/REPS/AUTHORS HAS BEEN MADE.
Our current Guidelines & What to Include on Your Submission
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Word Counts:
Novellas (15-18k words)
Novels (19k-50k with longer works on a case-by-case basis)
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Heat Level:
4-5
Here is a great scale from @indie_pen_pr on Instagram that goes more into what this means.
Tropes included:
We look for at least two major tropes so we can find the best readers for your story. (ie: enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine)
Genre:
We accept all subgenres of romance but are primarily focused on fantasy and paranormal. See our "New & Upcoming Releases" page and take a look at some of the books we offer to see if you feel your book would align with our readers.
Voice:
1st or 3rd person, single or dual POV…it’s all welcome! We’d especially love to see 1st person manuscripts in either single or dual POV.
HEA or HFN:
Happily Ever Afters are not required, though we need to see at least a Happy For Now.
Please include your query letter and first three chapters.
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Steamy Content Disclosure
Content We Will Not Aquire
We reserve the right to deny a script based upon the sexual content. While we enjoy stories that push the norm, we’re not interested in the following:
- Age play, younger characters (<18) and extreme age gaps are ABSOLUTELY not accepted under any circumstances.
- Beastiality. Steamy shifter sex (in human form) is welcome.
- Edge play/bodily fluid. Including, but not limited to, blood, breath, scat/urine, knife, and gun.
- Incest. No blood relatives, nor step-or in-law or great great great grannies.
- Necrophelia. Not even with zombies. Sorry!
- Rape as titillation.
Beyond these basic rules, we still reserve the right to deny a script based upon the content and nature of the story.
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Rights & Permissions
Wandering Stranger Stories ("Publisher") shall acquire and retain all publication rights in all languages and territories for each Work, subject to any specific limitations or reservations expressly set forth in the individual publishing agreement between Publisher and Author.
Contract Terms: Standard publishing agreements shall have a term of two (2) years from the effective date, except for multi-volume series works, which shall be governed by separate term provisions as specified in the applicable series agreement.
Term Renewal and Reversion: Upon expiration of the initial term, Publisher shall have the option, at its sole discretion, to either: (i) offer renewal of the publishing agreement under mutually agreeable terms, or (ii) allow the agreement to expire and revert the licensed rights to Author. Publisher shall provide Author with written notice of its intent regarding renewal or reversion no later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the current term.
Author Communication: Publisher shall maintain regular communication with Author throughout the term regarding the status of the Work and any renewal considerations, ensuring Author receives timely notice of all material decisions affecting their Work.
TERRITORIES OF PUBLICATION:
US, CANADA, MEXICO, ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY