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Im not sure if Samhain would like my book. May I send just a query to begin with?

April 26, 2017book query samhain send sure

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Im not sure if Samhain would like my book. May I send just a query to begin with?

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If your book falls into one of the genres we publish (erotica, romance or fantasy/ science fiction/ urban fantasy with strong romance elements) then there’s really no point sending a query rather than a submission. Our acquiring editors need to read the manuscript to make any kind of decision, so (assuming the book falls into one of the genres we publish) no manuscript is ever rejected on query letter alone. If you send just a query email, all you’ll get is a request to send in the submission itself! Of course, if you have a specific concern about your manuscript — for instance, a plot element that you feel might make it unacceptable to Samhain — please do feel free to email our submissions address editor@samhainpublishing.com for clarification.