Screaming Dreams Evaluated 2d of November 2011 One man operation, says upfront that has limited resources, and does not seem to offer anything that justifies cashing in 50% of the profits. A. Genres: Horror B. Service offered 1. Editing: No Data 2. Book cover:  Yes 3. Formatting:  Yes 4. ISBN:  No Data 5. Marketing: Some 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: No 2. Royalties: 50% of net (define as after deducting all costs) 3. Copyrights granted: No Data 4. Length of Contract: 1 year … Read entire article »

Permuted Press Evaluated 1st of November 2011 Collaborates with Borders (though not anymore since Borders has closed down) and Simon & Shuster, active on many fronts, both for marketing and distribution. Contract are established individually, so not many info about contractual conditions, but authors report being happy there. A. Genres: Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic and survival horror fiction B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover:  Yes 3. Formatting:  Yes 4. ISBN:  Yes 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: Yes, … Read entire article »

Jupiter Garden Press Evaluated 30th of October 2011 Reputable publisher, one imprint listed with RWA, favorable comments from authors on forums. A. Genres: 3 imprints: Jupiter Gardens Press – fiction and nonfiction based on, or about, alternative spirituality or new age concepts. Jupiter Storm – YA imprint. paranormal and speculative fiction, animal stories and any strong, captivating tale for older middle grade or young adult audiences. Pink Petal Books – romance in all its forms. B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover: Yes 3. Formatting: … Read entire article »

IFWG Publishing Evaluated 27th of October 2011 Recently opened small publisher, 2 books by publishing house’s founders, others by debut writers, they also have a quarterly magazine. A. Genres: Speculative Fiction B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover: Yes 3. Formatting: Yes 4. ISBN:  No Data 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: No 2. Royalties: 35/45% (unconfirmed and unknown if on net or cover price) 3. Copyrights granted: Print and digital 4. Length of Contract: No Data … Read entire article »

Gryphonwood Press Evaluated 24th of October 2011 A. Genres: Sci-Fi, fantasy B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover: Yes 3. Formatting:  Yes 4. ISBN:  Yes 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: No 2. Royalties: 40% of net 3. Copyrights granted: print and electronic 4. Length of Contract: No Data … Read entire article »

Grand Mal Press Evaluated 19th of October 2011 Very low royalties rate, and interviews of the publisher justifying the low rates unconvincing. A. Genres: Horror, Sci Fi, Detective/Mystery, Thriller, Genre Related Humor (I.E. Christopher Moore, Douglas Adams), Mashups B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover:  Yes 3. Formatting:  Yes 4. ISBN: No data 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: Token advance 2. Royalties: 8% on print POD, 15% on ebooks 3. Copyrights granted: No Data 4. Length of Contract: No … Read entire article »

Eternal Press Evaluated 19th of October 2011 Under new management since 2010. Authors’ comments, which used to be very negative show improvements, but still question marks. A. Genres: Romance, Erotica, GBLT and BDSM, Paranormal, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Thriller, Historical, Young Adult. B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover:  Yes 3. Formatting: Yes 4. ISBN:  No Data 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: No 2. Royalties: 40% of net for ebooks, 25% of net for print books 3. Copyrights granted: … Read entire article »

eStar Books Evaluated 18th of October 2011 A. Genres: Sci-fi, fantasy and speculative fiction B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover:  Yes 3. Formatting: Yes 4. ISBN:  Yes 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: No 2. Royalties: 40-50% of net (unconfirmed) 3. Copyrights granted: No Data 4. Length of Contract: No Data … Read entire article »

Escape Collective Publishing Evaluated 16th of October 2011- updated 25th of October as per comment below Brand new publisher, publishes anthologies. Worth exploring A. Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction (Non-Hard), Mystery, Thrillers, Horror, Romance, Young Adult, Speculative Fiction, Anything absolutely amazing in any combination of the previous genres (p[lease see comment below) B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover: Yes 3. Formatting: Yes 4. ISBN:  Yes 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No Data 7. Distribution: No Data C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: No 2. Royalties: 50% of net … Read entire article »

Dreamspinner Press Evaluated 11th of October 2011   A. Genres: Gay male romance in all genres B. Service offered 1. Editing: Yes 2. Book cover:  Yes 3. Formatting:  Yes 4. ISBN:  Yes 5. Marketing: Yes 6. Affiliates: No 7. Distribution: Yes C. Terms and Conditions 1. Advances: US$500-1000 for novels only 2. Royalties: 35-40% for digital sales, 25-30% for print books, 50% for short stories 3. Copyrights granted: Print and digital rights (print and digital released simultaneously) 4. Length of Contract: No Data … Read entire article »