A stricter definition is difficult to pin down, as authors, publishers, and readers have used. Adventure book publishers book publishing companies. It is a popular and established science and fantasy fiction publisher. At its most basic, dark fantasy is a term used to describe a fantasy story with a pronounced horror element. Apex focuses on the dark side of speculative fiction, so if you have a fluffy tale about fairies, maybe dont send it in here. H ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Never say you cant survive is a howto book about the storytelling craft, but its also full of. Make sure yours is different, special and exceptional or you have little. The titans of fantasy dark fantasy horror publishers.
Ravenswood is an independent first time author and vanity book publisher, specializing in engaging popular fiction and carefully selected nonfiction. First up, don will be releasing an audiobook edition of his paranormal thriller, reapers walk. Publishers and agents are flooded with fantasy manuscripts these days. Some of these publishers have been in business for a long time and have a great track record. To be updated when this happens please join our free email newsletter to stay informed. Charlie jane anders is writing a nonfiction book and is publishing it as she does so. These listings are for book publishers that are taking submissions or publishing books in the adventure book. We are a traditional small press publisher that seeks to print the best quality horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy in the market lexington, ky us. Fortunately, most publishers of fantasy, including the major houses in the united states, accept unsolicited manuscripts. How the left trashes christian doctrines critical to the american republic, much like radical islams war on infidel cultures like ours. Never think that childrens books cant be dark and scary. The book does take a little while to really get sucked into about 20 30 pages however, this is mainly due to the fact that you have to really come to terms with the rules of the universe she writes. Olympia publishers tallis house 2 tallis street london ec4y. We are hoping to publish a dozen stories only, so they will need to be a good fit.
I didnt go the agent route with flank hawk, and i currently have a science fiction novel that has run the slush pile gauntlet at a major publisher and is on the desk of. Then there are seven more books that follow in different sequel series, forming a twelve book series called the solar cycle. The 51 best fantasy series ever written whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, theres. Nor have i included publishers that offer to crowdfund books. We publish horror, dark fantasy, paranormal, historical and some science fiction novels of 75,000150,000 words. The original high fantasy role playing game was written in the 70s.
They go to great length to define the term dark fantasy, but the main points. Stalkers is a horror thriller following a young man in the aftermath of a global pandemic that results in stalkers. All information in these listings are submitted by the publishers. This is a terrific reference book for any fantasy or comic book artist with 304 pages. Black bed sheet books specializes in publishing fiction of a dark nature. Elder signs press is looking for dark fantasy, dark fiction thrillers, horror, mystery, science fiction, and supernatural thrillers submissions. These listings are for book publishers that are taking submissions or publishing books in the adventure book genre. Tck publishing is a fullservice traditional book publisher, and we can get your fantasy novel professionally published and distributed internationally in ebook, paperback, and audiobook formats. Weird fiction, dark fantasy when the stars were right, they could plunge from world to world through the sky we are calling for short stories between 5000 and 8000 words.
Coraline discovers otherwise when she crosses a threshold to find a house and family similar to her. This is a list of science fiction publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies, speculative fiction, fantasy literature, and related genres. Oct 26, 2016 rainfall books is a british publisher of fantasy, horror and science fiction, specializing in modern works inspired by the writing of h. Grossman loves words, and that is just one more reason why the magician king is one of the best dark fantasy books that you should read right after you burn a few houses in the shire. Getting published in the fantasy genre mythic scribes. A stricter definition is difficult to pin down, as authors, publishers, and readers have used dark fantasy in various contexts throughout the years. Fantastic books publishing is a family run, independent publishing house based in east yorkshire. Become a member and enjoy the enhanced features only available to registered members. Jun 15, 2007 ps the fantasy book market is especially tough. The grass is always greener on the other side, or so we think. We are dedicated literary professionals who care passionately about every book that we publish whether its a brilliant debut novel by a new talent or a promising bestseller by a firmly. Make sure yours is different, special and exceptional or you have little chance of selling it. Dark dragon publishing is happy to announce that we are now open for submissions.
This group is for all dark fantasy authors and their dark fantasy fans, just please keep in mind that all ages may. They have previously published book many, many bestselling authors such as patrick rothfuss, brandon sanderson, ben aaronovitch, stephen donaldson, charlaine harris, joe abercrombie etc etc the list is quite frankly endless. Publishers have precious little time and will be less inclined to dip into a manuscript if preceded by eights sides of waffle. Dark regions press books of horror, fantasy and science. In short, parvuss mission is to publish fantasy and scifi books people will become obsessed with. Grossman loves words, and that is just one more reason why the magician king is one of the best dark fantasy books that you. Dark fantasy is a mixed genre of fantasy and horror. We are still interested in viewing the portfolios of artists that work in the horror, fantasy and science fiction fields.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Please respect these word counts, if at all possible. The wwend database contains over 650 publishers for you to peruse. These books will focus on thematic anthologies and fantasy adventures set between the cracks in earths history. Apr 14, 2011 fantastic news just in from greyhart author, lauren j hasbrouck, whose latest novel has just been released by ninestar press. We pride ourselves on delivering extremely high quality e, print and audio books while maintaining our foundation of charitable giving with all of our projects.
Double dragon publishing is a publisher currently focused on publishing science fiction, horror, thrillersuspense and dark fantasy. In the late 80s and early 90s, when roleplaying games where emerging in literature, the high fantasy series of books were made available. Greyhart press publisher of science fiction, fantasy. A large independent e publisher that publishes a wide variety of genre books including science fiction and fantasy. Elder signs press is looking for dark fantasy, dark fiction thrillers, horror, mystery, science fiction, and supernatural thrillers. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors. H ere are sixteen publishers accepting dark fiction, horror, urban fantasy, military horror, and anything that goes bump in the night including vampires. Ghost pines publishing is an independent press dedicated to dark fantasy fiction. Pages in category fantasy book publishers the following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. They may be secret histories set against the backdrop of the real world, they may be alternate histories based on historical events or scientific discoveries, or they may be tales in which only a thin grey line separates the fictional from the factual.
The best dark fantasy books for the aspiring evil lord. Publisher of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thrillers. Dark regions press books of horror, fantasy and science fiction. Rainfall has published 150 chapbooks over the past three or four years and have many more waiting in the wings. Dark regions press is an independent specialty publisher of horror, fantasy and science fiction books since 1985. We do not publish purely romance or purely erotic novels, though many of our novels have. Fourth on our top list of new fantasy books of 2017 is the stars are legion by kameron hurley.
A signed edition limited to 100 copies is also available. Be sure to check out our featured publisher as well. The greener forest is that magical place where faerie and the everyday world. An anthology of lovecraft inspired horror unsigned trade paperback. They have previously published book many, many bestselling authors such as patrick rothfuss, brandon sanderson, ben aaronovitch, stephen. Daw books dark castle publishing del rey books donald m. Dark regions press is closed to general writing submissions but occassionally opens for individual projects. Online shopping for dark fantasy from a great selection at books store. Coraline discovers otherwise when she crosses a threshold to find a house and family similar to her own.
Subterranean is a small press located in michigan that publishes science fiction, fantasy, horror, and dark mystery. The war to destroy christian america, horowitz examines how our elites increasingly secular and atheist are pushing a radical agenda. Horrorfantasy publishers who accept direct submissions. The book contains 148 original fantasy paintings from 127 artists and illustrators from all over the world. Apr 19, 2018 fourth on our top list of new fantasy books of 2017 is the stars are legion by kameron hurley. Ice and eskimos it is absolutely pointless approaching a publisher of romance fiction. Book publishers taking submissions, childrens book publishers.
In the late 80s and early 90s, when roleplaying games where emerging in literature, the high fantasy series of books were made available by the second largest roleplaying publisher in the world. Grant dragon moon press dobson double dragon publishing. Horror, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, young adult, contemporary. Our focus is on horror, fantasy, modern fantasy, historical fantasy and science fiction and. Our extensive collection of fantasy books will spoil you with choice. We pride ourselves on delivering extremely high quality e, print and audio books while maintaining our.
Book two in the bestselling tommi grayson series is a gutsy, furflying, feminist read for fans of urban fantasy and strong heroines. Although i came late to the party, i was one of millions aghast and bereft when the third season of hbos game of thrones ended. We understand that the way people choose to buy and read books is rapidly. Go to culturalhistorical fantasy and science fiction. Ice and eskimos it is absolutely pointless approaching a publisher of romance fiction with your schlock horror slasher yarn. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. An independent publisher who specialises in horror, dark fiction, fantasy and science fiction. This is a list of science fiction and fantasy publishers, publishers of science fiction, sf studies. Mar 08, 2016 h ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. We publish short story compilations, novels, comics and graphic novels and accept submissions for all of these things. Local authors shortlisted for 20 david gemmell legend awards. Dark fantasy and horror, fantasy, short fiction, young adult friendly. None require an agent, and all are traditional publishers. Coralines other mother and other father are the embodiment of creepiness.
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