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[http://www.lyricalpress.com/ Lyrical Press, Inc.] is a digital-first commercial fiction publisher, specializing in romance and erotica.  
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As an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp., [http://www.lyricalpress.com/ Lyrical Press, Inc.] provides authors with top-level editing, stellar cover art and extensive marketing support. Lyrical’s business model allows the house to welcome exciting new talent and gives a home to seasoned authors who want a more personal approach to publishing.
  
 
== On the Web ==
 
== On the Web ==
  
 
* [http://www.lyricalpress.com Lyrical Press, Inc.]
 
* [http://www.lyricalpress.com Lyrical Press, Inc.]
* [http://lyricalpress.blogspot.com/ Lyrical Press Blog]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lyricalpress/ Lyrical Press Email List]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LyricalpressAD/ Lyrical Press After Dark Email List]
 
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396271308 Lyrical Press on Facebook]
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396271308 Lyrical Press on Facebook]
* [http://www.myspace.com/lyricalpress Myspace]
 
 
* [http://twitter.com/lyricalpress Twitter]
 
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== About the Company ==
 
== About the Company ==
  
Launched on May 5, 2008, Lyrical Press, Inc. is a New York based independent publisher owned by the husband and wife team of Frank and Renee Rocco. Their goal is to provide authors with a reliable and pleasant home for their books and offer readers an eclectic mix of quality titles. Lyrical publishes first digitally, with Print On Demand for select titles over 60,000 words.
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Founded in 2007 by Renee Rocco, Lyrical Press offers readers a rich catalog of titles ranging from tender contemporary romances and edgy erotic paranormals, to suspenseful thrillers and shocking science fiction. Authors can expect a personalized publishing experience from Lyrical Press, where the relationship between the author and publisher is understood to be symbiotic. When the authors succeed, the house succeeds. Readers will find Lyrical Press books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Sony, iTunes, and most other eBook sites including www.KensingtonBooks.com.
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ABOUT KENSINGTON PUBLISHING:
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Founded in 1974, Kensington Publishing Corp. is located in New York City and is known as “America’s Independent Publisher.”  As the foremost independent commercial publishing house in the United States providing hardcover, trade paperback, mass market and digital releases, Kensington publishes the books that America wants to read.
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The house of New York Times bestselling authors including Fern Michaels,  Lisa Jackson, Joanne Fluke, William W. Johnstone and many others, Kensington publishes over 500 fiction and non-fiction titles each year. Its diverse imprints including Zebra Books, Brava, Citadel Press, Dafina, Pinnacle Books, Aphrodisia, K-Teen, eKensington and Lyrical Press are well-known for providing readers with a range of popular genres such as romance, women’s fiction, African American, young adult and nonfiction, as well as true crime, Western, and mystery titles.
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With 2014 marking its 40th anniversary, Kensington remains family owned and operated. It is the only major US publisher to have had three generations serve the company since its founding by the late Walter Zacharius. Currently Steven and Adam Zacharius, the second and third generation of the family, lead a talented staff, many of whom have been with the Company for over 20 years.
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Visit www.kensingtonbooks.c
  
  
 
== Submissions ==
 
== Submissions ==
  
Lyrical Press' motto for their accepted genres is, ''if you dare to write it we dare to consider it''. The house is actively seeking erotica, romance and paranormal sub-genres.
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Lyrical Press, an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp., is actively acquiring all genres of romance, erotic romance and works containing strong romantic elements.
  
Lyrical Press does not consider screenplays, young adult, inspirational and poetry works. At this time Lyrical Press is closed to self-published and/or previously-published works.
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Romance / erotic romance / strong romantic elements genres considered: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Steampunk, LGBT, Urban Fantasy, BDSM, Menage.
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Required word count: 25,000 – 110,000 words.
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Books must contain a conflict and resolution, with the romance being the key focal point of the story.
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A current and professional website and an active online presence are expected of all Lyrical Press authors.
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Submit to Lyrical Press: https://lyricalpress.submittable.com/submit
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General Submission Information
  
* [http://www.lyricalpress.com/submissions Submissions Guidelines]
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Lyrical Press is open to self-published and/or previously published works that have been out of print for 6 months or longer.
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Full manuscripts preferred.
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Partial submissions considered on completed manuscripts.
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Please include a one – two-page synopsis.
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Please inform Lyrical Press if your manuscript is a simultaneous submission, and please keep the house informed of its status.
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Average turnaround time for a response is 4 – 6 weeks. If you do not hear back from the house within that time, please email Renee Rocco to inquire after your status at lyricalpress@gmail.com.
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Submit to Lyrical Press: https://lyricalpress.submittable.com/submit
  
 
== Contact ==
 
== Contact ==
  
*'''Publishers:''' Frank and Renee Rocco: publisher@lyricalpress.com
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*'''Managing Director:''' Renee Rocco: RRocco@Kensingtonbooks.com
*'''Editor-in-Chief:''' Piper Denna: piper@lyricalpress.com
 
*'''Submissions:''' submissions@lyricalpress.com
 
  
 
== Authors ==
 
== Authors ==
  
 
For a complete list of Lyrical's authors please visit: [http://www.lyricalpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=authors Authors]
 
For a complete list of Lyrical's authors please visit: [http://www.lyricalpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=authors Authors]
* Joan Alexander
 
* Nadia Aidan
 
* Robert Appleton
 
* Stephanie Barmann
 
* Karen Hulene Bartell
 
* Natasha Bennett
 
* Esmerelda Bishop
 
* Icy Snow Blackstone
 
* Kathleen Brandt
 
* Nyki Blatchley
 
* Darcy Campbell
 
* Mina Carter
 
* [[Savannah Chase]]
 
* Peggy Christie
 
* Grayson Reyes-Cole
 
* Jennifer Cole
 
* Grace Cox
 
* Dalton
 
* [[Tymber Dalton]]
 
* Piper Denna
 
* Nerine Dorman
 
* Malcolm Ducard
 
* Wendy Ely
 
* Dara England
 
* Sutton Fox
 
* Candice Gilmer
 
* Erin Grace
 
* Cat Grant
 
* Storm Grant
 
* Kat Haeske
 
* Roxy Harte
 
* Pamela Hearon
 
* S.D. Hintz
 
* Linda Lattimer
 
* Rhonda Leah
 
* Aubrey Leatherwood
 
* Barton Paul Levenson
 
* Nancy Lindquist
 
* Phil Locascio
 
* a.c. Mason
 
* Charlotte McClain
 
* Syd McGinley
 
* Ellie Moonwater
 
* J. Morgan
 
* Morgan Q. O'Reilly
 
* Brian O'Rourke
 
* Susan Palmquist
 
* Elle Parker
 
* Mark Patrick
 
* Meira Pentermann
 
* Autumn Piper
 
* Rose Pressey
 
* Keith Pyeatt
 
* Sandra Rarey
 
* [[Lesli Richardson]]
 
* Jennifer Robins
 
* Rebecca Rose
 
* A.E. Rought
 
* Joshua Scribner
 
* Ericka Scott
 
* Ann Simko
 
* Jaden Sinclair
 
* Sandra Sookoo
 
* K. Starling
 
* Gary Starta
 
* Alisha Steele
 
* Delilah K. Stephans
 
* Anthony Stevens
 
* Chris Stevenson
 
* Antonia Tiranth
 
* Ann W. Tseng
 
* Jade Twilight
 
* S.W. Vaughn
 
* Rita Vetere
 
* Nancy Wald
 
* Yeva Wiest
 
* Jinx Williams
 
* Toni Zuma
 

Latest revision as of 10:14, 30 January 2014


As an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp., Lyrical Press, Inc. provides authors with top-level editing, stellar cover art and extensive marketing support. Lyrical’s business model allows the house to welcome exciting new talent and gives a home to seasoned authors who want a more personal approach to publishing.

On the Web


About the Company

Founded in 2007 by Renee Rocco, Lyrical Press offers readers a rich catalog of titles ranging from tender contemporary romances and edgy erotic paranormals, to suspenseful thrillers and shocking science fiction. Authors can expect a personalized publishing experience from Lyrical Press, where the relationship between the author and publisher is understood to be symbiotic. When the authors succeed, the house succeeds. Readers will find Lyrical Press books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Sony, iTunes, and most other eBook sites including www.KensingtonBooks.com.

ABOUT KENSINGTON PUBLISHING: Founded in 1974, Kensington Publishing Corp. is located in New York City and is known as “America’s Independent Publisher.” As the foremost independent commercial publishing house in the United States providing hardcover, trade paperback, mass market and digital releases, Kensington publishes the books that America wants to read.

The house of New York Times bestselling authors including Fern Michaels, Lisa Jackson, Joanne Fluke, William W. Johnstone and many others, Kensington publishes over 500 fiction and non-fiction titles each year. Its diverse imprints including Zebra Books, Brava, Citadel Press, Dafina, Pinnacle Books, Aphrodisia, K-Teen, eKensington and Lyrical Press are well-known for providing readers with a range of popular genres such as romance, women’s fiction, African American, young adult and nonfiction, as well as true crime, Western, and mystery titles.

With 2014 marking its 40th anniversary, Kensington remains family owned and operated. It is the only major US publisher to have had three generations serve the company since its founding by the late Walter Zacharius. Currently Steven and Adam Zacharius, the second and third generation of the family, lead a talented staff, many of whom have been with the Company for over 20 years. Visit www.kensingtonbooks.c


Submissions

Lyrical Press, an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp., is actively acquiring all genres of romance, erotic romance and works containing strong romantic elements.

Romance / erotic romance / strong romantic elements genres considered: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Steampunk, LGBT, Urban Fantasy, BDSM, Menage. Required word count: 25,000 – 110,000 words. Books must contain a conflict and resolution, with the romance being the key focal point of the story. A current and professional website and an active online presence are expected of all Lyrical Press authors. Submit to Lyrical Press: https://lyricalpress.submittable.com/submit General Submission Information

Lyrical Press is open to self-published and/or previously published works that have been out of print for 6 months or longer. Full manuscripts preferred. Partial submissions considered on completed manuscripts. Please include a one – two-page synopsis. Please inform Lyrical Press if your manuscript is a simultaneous submission, and please keep the house informed of its status. Average turnaround time for a response is 4 – 6 weeks. If you do not hear back from the house within that time, please email Renee Rocco to inquire after your status at lyricalpress@gmail.com. Submit to Lyrical Press: https://lyricalpress.submittable.com/submit

Contact

  • Managing Director: Renee Rocco: RRocco@Kensingtonbooks.com

Authors

For a complete list of Lyrical's authors please visit: Authors