In case you haven’t heard, Harlequin has opened an epublishing house called Carina Press. E-book only, no advance, high royalty (although I couldn’t find the royalty percentage on their website). Malle Vallik, who’s been with HQ forever and is a writer herself (Molly something…I can’t remember the pen name she had, but I do recall reading her first book in the now-defunct Temptation line, and it was great) is heading the venture. And guess where Angela James, formerly exec ed of Samhain is? At Carina Press, as well.
They’re taking submissions. Check out the website to learn more.
Oh, and if you’ve ever been rejected by HQ? The site says feel free to sub to Carina Press.
To quote:
Can I submit to Carina Press if Harlequin has rejected me?
Yes, you may submit a manuscript that has been rejected by any publisher, including Harlequin. There may be very good reasons why your manuscript will not fit into traditional print publisher’s program, but we have a great deal more flexibility and opportunities at Carina Press.
You know, it occurs to me, any writers who suddenly found themselves orphaned when Quartet Press went down might do well to examine this opportunity lickety-split. If Angela James liked your sub to Quartet, it might be perfect for Carina Press, too.
Over and out.
I heard they’re getting a ton of submissions already. It could be a foot in the Harlequin publications door. Or not. lol
Yeah, I wonder about that. If you start out with Carina and sell well, would that lead to an offer for a traditional publishing contract? I know Spice Briefs authors who have been invited to write proposals for the Spice (trad) ST line.
I imagine the possibility is there, but there are so many variables.
Not sure if the Quartet connection will apply. It’s my understanding that only 7 authors were acquired, and I’m not sure if Angie was there long enough to have read any of them.
Hi, Natalie. Thanks for explaining about Quartet. I didn’t realize the books were acquired previous to A.J.’s arrival.
Still, if I were a suddenly orphaned Quartet author, Carina is one of the options I might pursue. 😉
I would agree! LOL I did sub something to Carina, but not my Quartet book, which I subbed to Medallion since the Quartet-generated edits made it long enough for them.
Oooh, excellent, Natalie. Best of luck with both your submissions, the one to Carina and the one to Medallion. Don’t you love it when revisions and edits get you a back-up plan? Well, of course you love it, you little Capricorn, you. 🙂