FEBRUARY
'16: TWISTED FABLES - DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15TH
Nothing’s
hotter than a fable with a twist! Give us your tales of princes and paupers, of
maids with glass dildos, or three hot bears in search of a twink. We want your
sexy, steamy fairytales! We are looking for fully realized stories highlighting
GLBTQU characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Twisted Fables" and your story title in the subject field. Please
see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for
submission is November 15, 2015; all submissions will be held and reviewed
after the deadline.
If the completed
anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to print. In
that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and print rights
for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the book.
Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are not optioned,
all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
MARCH
'16: RIVERDANCE - DEADLINE DECEMBER 15TH
Everyone’s
Irish on St. Paddy’s Day and in honor of that, we’re looking for stories of Celtic
lovers that’ll make us all green with envy! Give us your stories of hot
Riverdancers, fairy mound lovers, and Emerald Isle love affairs. We are
looking for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or
HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Riverdance" and your story title in the subject field. Please see
our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission
is December 15, 2015; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the
deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
APRIL '16:
FOOL FOR LOVE - DEADLINE JANUARY 15TH
Sometimes
the road to love is paved with misunderstandings, with practical jokes that
backfire, or chance encounters that make us butt heads before bumping uglies.
We want your spiciest stories of the bumpy road to romance! We are
looking for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or
HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Fool for Love" and your story title in the subject field. Please see
our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission
is January 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
MAY '16:
THEORY OF LOVE - DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15TH
From
spaceships to pocket protectors, we want your hottest science fiction romances,
your geekiest star-crossed lovers, your romances gone supernova! We are looking
for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or HFN
ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Theory of Love" and your story title in the subject field. Please
see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for
submission is February 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed
after the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
JUNE '16: TIME
OF YOUR LIFE - DEADLINE MARCH 15TH
Special
occasions can add extra spice to even the hottest of relationships. From the
new adult dipping his toe into love and freedom for the first time, to a pair
of brides on a do-or-die mission at a wedding gown outlet sale, to a pair of
lovebirds papering their newly empty nest with condoms, change can give us all
a new lease on life. Whether zealous newbies or established couples
rediscovering their love, we want stories where change fuels passion! We are
looking for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or
HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Time of Your Life" and your story title in the subject field. Please
see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for
submission is March 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after
the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
JULY '16:
SUMMER LOVIN' - DEADLINE APRIL 15TH
From sock
hops and soda shops to poodle skirts and leather jackets love in the 1950’s
rocked around the clock! Give us your greasers and pink ladies, your
rock-a-billy lovers steaming up the windows on Lover’s Lane! We are looking for
fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Summer Lovin’" and your story title in the subject field. Please see
our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission
is April 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
AUGUST '16:
BEACH RENTAL - DEADLINE MAY 15TH
From the
crashing waves, seashells, and sand castles, to the boardwalks and arcades, roller
coasters and quarter pitches, nothing says “summer” like the beach, and nothing
says “hot” like a sizzling summer romance. Whether it’s a family taking a
well earned vacation, or a couple stealing away for a little action under the
boardwalk, we want your sexy, oceanfront stories! We are looking for
fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Beach Rental" and your story title in the subject field. Please see
our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission
is May 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
SEPTEMBER '16:
BACK TO SCHOOL: MAY-DECEMBER ROMANCES - DEADLINE JUNE 15TH
The allure
of balmy spring breezes and the coziness of chilly winter nights combine to
inflame passion in stories of May-December romances in a college setting. Give
us stories of love that defies age, glories in differences marked by time, with
love both rediscovered and newly experienced! Student and professors,
sororities or fraternities, alumni and sports heroes...the possibilities are
endless. We are looking for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU
characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Back to School" and your story title in the subject field. Please
see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for
submission is June 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after
the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
OCTOBER '16:
HARVEST MOON - DEADLINE JULY 15TH
Under a
glowing full moon in a velvet black sky, all manner of things are possible!
Give us paranormal stories set under a full moon, seasoned with sexy characters
and spiced with romance. Whether it’s witches or warlocks, vampires or
werewolves, goblins, ghouls, or ghosts, we want supernatural stories that
will warm up the chilliest autumn night! We are looking for fully realized
stories highlighting GLBTQU characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Harvest Moon" and your story title in the subject field. Please see
our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for submission
is July 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years
NOVEMBER '16:
HEART STOPPERS - DEADLINE AUGUST 15TH
Nothing is
sexier than a man or woman in uniform. Add in a hot romance and a heaping
helping of thrilling suspense, and you’ve got a heart-stopping read that can’t
be put down! We are looking for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU
characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Heart Stoppers" and your story title in the subject field. Please
see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for
submission is August 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed after
the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years.
DECEMBER '16:
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15TH
There’s no
better time to heal a broken heart than during the holidays. Give us your best
broken characters finding redemption and love under the twinkling holiday
lights! We are looking for fully realized stories highlighting GLBTQU
characters with HEA or HFN ending.
Please send
your 3000 -10,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
"Home for the Holidays" and your story title in the subject field.
Please see our general submissions guidelines for formatting etc. Deadline for
submission is September 15, 2016; all submissions will be held and reviewed
after the deadline.
If the
completed anthology reaches a minimum word count of 60K, the book may go to
print. In that case, payment is a $35 flat fee for first time electronic and
print rights for three years, as well as an electronic and print copy of the
book. Print rights are reserved for six months. If the print rights are
not optioned, all print rights revert to the author.
We'll also
be releasing the story on its own in ebook format. Royalties for the single
title electronic version will be 45% net on books sold through Torquere Books
and 35% net on books sold through our distributors, again for a period of three
years
FORBIDDEN LOVE
- YEAR ROUND CALL
Something
so wrong never felt so right. We're looking for taboo stories that defy the
accepted rules of society and romance. Step-brother in love with his new
step-sister? Step-son can't keep his eyes (or his hands) off his step-father?
We want to read it. Please send your 5,000-60,000 word submissions to
submissions@torquerepress.com with "Forbidden Love" and your story
title in the subject field. Please see our writer's guidelines page for royalty
rates, formatting, and submission information.
TWISTED TALES
OF HORROR - YEAR ROUND CALL
Romance can
temper even the most horrifying tales, those that leave your stomach clenching
with terror, and your mouth bitter with the metallic taste of fear. We're
looking for true horror stories, those that rise above the usual tropes of
vampires, ghosts, and shifters, the ones that leave our knees knocking in fear
of what lurks in the dark, but still manage to show an element of GLBT romance.
Send us your most gripping psychological thrillers, your utterly horrific
monster tales, and electrifying gothic horrors from 10K to 100K!
Please send
your 10,000-60,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
“Twisted Tales of Horror…” and your story title in the subject field. Please
see our writer's guidelines page
for royalty rates, formatting and submission information.
THE CASE OF THE MYSTERIOUS MYSTERY - YEAR ROUND CALL
Cozy, gothic,
suspenseful, funny, we love mysteries with strong LGBTQ characters who solve
puzzles and fall in love.
Please send
your 10,000-60,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
“The Case of…” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our writer's guidelines page
for royalty rates, formatting and submission information.
GOTHIC
MYSTERIES - YEAR ROUND CALL
We’re
looking for mysteries set in darkly atmospheric locations, featuring
resourceful LGBTQ characters and a strong romantic subplot.
Please send
your 10,000-60,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
“Gothic mystery” and your story title in the subject field. Please see
our writer's guidelines page
for royalty rates, formatting and submission information.
COZY MYSTERIES
WITH A DASH OF ROMANCE - YEAR ROUND CALL
Exciting
and so very comforting, there’s just something about cozy mysteries. Surprise
us with idyllic settings, clue gathering, and resourceful LGBTQ characters. We
want amateur sleuths, private eyes, and intrepid detectives, solving puzzles
and falling in love.
Please send
your 10,000-60,000 word submissions to submissions@torquerepress.com with
“Cozy mystery” and your story title in the subject field. Please see our writer's guidelines page
for royalty rates, formatting and submission information.
COGS AND GEARS
- YEAR ROUND CALL
There’s
always something about stories involving steampunk, cyberpunk, dieselpunk,
biopunk, or any version of punk you enjoy that gets our cogs in a bunch. Bring us
your corsets, body mods, goggles, clockwork, dystopias and bioengineered
plots.
We’re
looking for fully realized, romantic LGBT punk stories with HEA or HFN endings.
Blow our minds while you build your worlds to show steamy romance lit by
gaslight.
Stories
should range from 10,000 to 60,000 words. Longer stories may be considered, but
please query first. Stories will be contracted for two years, at our standard
royalty rates. Please see our writer's guidelines page for royalty rates,
formatting and submission information.
Guidelines:
- GLBT
stories -- f/f, m/m, m/m/f
- 10,000
words and up
- standard
royalty rates apply
- exclusive
electronic 2 year contract
Please put
"Cogs and Gears" in the subject line of all emails.
Follow our
general guidelines.
RAINBOWS COME
IN ALL COLORS - YEAR ROUND CALL
Love
stories come in all flavors and all sexual orientations and/or all gender
identities. We want to see you explore all colors of the rainbow that differ
from the standard gay or lesbian romance.
Bring us
your stories of trans, queer, bisexual, asexual, pansexual and polyamorous
relationships. Your characters sexual or gender identity should be
central to the story but basic story genre can be varied. Let’s take this
opportunity to give everyone their happy ending. We’re looking for fully realized,
romantic stories with HEA or HFN endings.
Stories
should range from 10,000 to 60,000 words. Longer stories may be considered, but
please query first. Stories will be contracted for two years, at our standard
royalty rates. Please see our writer's guidelines page for royalty rates,
formatting and submission information.
Guidelines:
- 10,000
words and up
- standard
royalty rates apply
- exclusive
electronic 2 year contract
Please put
"Rainbows Come in all Colors" in the subject line of all emails.
Follow our
general guidelines.
TALES OF LEATHER
- YEAR ROUND CALL
Like your
short stories with a little bondage, dominance, spanking, or submission? So do
we! In fact, we like BDSM play stories so much that we're giving them their own
category. Tales of Leather will be guaranteed to bring on all the hot BDSM
action that readers crave. We're looking for romance stories with happy
endings, engaging characters, and a fresh point of view. Stories should range
from 10,000 to 50,000 words. Longer stories may be considered, but please query
first. Stories will be contracted for two years, at our standard royalty rates.
Please see our writer's guidelines page for royalty rates, formatting and
submission information.
Guidelines:
- GLBT stories -- f/f, m/m, m/m/f
- 10,000 words and up
- standard royalty rates apply
- exclusive electronic 2 year contract
Please put
"Tales of Leather" in the subject line of all emails.
Follow our
general guidelines.
SPICE IT UP -
YEAR ROUND CALL
Who doesn't
need a little spice in their life? The Spice it Up line has openings starting
in January 2012. Stories need to be inspired by a spice or herb, or the spice
must feature prominently in the story. To see what spices have already been
used, see our bookstore at www.torquerebooks.com. Spices may be duplicated, but
all stories must be original in theme and content. We're looking for romance
stories with happy endings, engaging characters, and a fresh point of view.
Stories should range from 10,000 to 30,000 words. Longer stories may be
considered, but please query first. Stories will be contracted for two years,
at our standard royalty rates. Please see our writer's guidelines page for
royalty rates, formatting and submission information.
Guidelines:
- GLBT
stories -- f/f, m/m, m/m/f
- 10,000 words and up
- standard royalty rates apply
- exclusive electronic 2 year contract
Please put
"Spice It Up" in the subject line of all emails.
Follow our
general guidelines
