This one is for the writers on my Friends list

[annathepiper]

Specifically for blue_succubus and mdhenry, in case either of you happen to see this, but any of the rest of you (either already published or who may have submitted to this particular publisher), feel free to enlighten me on this as well:

What's the status on Kensington Books? blue_succubus's and mdhenry's books seem to fall squarely into the urban fantasy basket, yet, their submission guidelines say they don't do science fiction and fantasy...? Is their web site out of date or is there information I am missing (such as, Kensington will look at urban fantasy if you're coming in via an agent)?

Asking, of course, with an eye towards whether I can send them Faerie Blood.

Comments

[mizkit.livejournal.com]

Kensington publishes paranormal romance, which is one of those thin lines that, depending on the mood, urban fantasy straddles.

[annathepiper]

Heh, it's a very thin line. ;) Happy Hour of the Damned says "urban fantasy" right on the spine!

shadowhwk says at least a couple of their editors are actively looking for urban fantasy, anyway. Hrmm. I shall have to keep this in mind. Thanks for chiming in!

[mizkit.livejournal.com]

Oh, really? Wow. Then I got nothin', and shall hush mah mouth! :)

[annathepiper]

*giggle* No worries!

[shadowhwk.livejournal.com]

Kensington does indeed take urban fantasy, and as of last year, was actively looking for urban fantasy.

*eyes that manuscript she needs to finish*

[annathepiper]

Huh! Would you have any idea which of their editors actually takes urban fantasy? Their submissions guidelines page says to send your submission to the editor whose expressed interests match up with your work, but since none of them are showing urban fantasy or even paranormal romance...

[shadowhwk.livejournal.com]

John Scognamilio, for certain. I think Selena James said she was looking for it, too.

[annathepiper]

Cool, thank you very much. :)