JMS BOOKS LLC

2018 SUBMISSIONS CALLS

(LGBTQ ROMANCE STORIES)

 

It’s the End of the World as We Know It

Deadline: May 31, 2018

 

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories set during an apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic event. Stories can also be dystopian, but don’t have to be. It’s the end of the world — or the world as we know it has already ended — and two (or more) survivors find love among the rubble.

 

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Leveling Up

Deadline: June 30, 2018

 

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories in which friends take their relationships to the next level. This could also mean frenemies, enemies, or rivals whose animosity morphs into love. Two characters meet unexpectedly after years of being apart. Reconnecting makes them realize their break up was caused by a misunderstanding, or maybe a meddlesome third party. Perhaps it isn’t until tragedy strikes that your character finds out who his or her real friends are. Can something good come out of something bad?

 

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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

Deadline: July 31, 2018

 

We are looking for paranormal or horror queer romance and erotic romance stories which begin with that age-old line, It was a dark and stormy night. With that as your opener, where do your characters take us? (Note: whether you actually open your story with that phrase is up to you, but use it as an inspiration). These stories will be released in October, just in time for Halloween.

 

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Culture Clash

Deadline: August 31, 2018

 

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories in which two people come together despite differences. This can be interpreted in a number of ways. Different cultures — a Brit and an American hit it off on an international flight, perhaps. Or different ways of life — think City Mouse meets Country Mouse and all the fun that might entail. And this isn’t limited to contemporary stories — maybe an astronaut falls for an alien, or a Western outlaw for a Native American chief.

 

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Jolly Holidays

Deadline: September 30, 2018

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories set during winter holidays. Christmas, of course, but we’re also open to Hanukkah, Yule, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, New Year’s. You could also do Chinese New Year, Diwali, Valentine’s Day … any holiday set during the winter months. (Thanksgiving isn’t included because we may not be able to schedule a turkey day story this year, but if you have one in mind, let us know and we’ll see if we can work it in). Please state the holiday in your submission so we know where it might fit into our schedule.

 

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Sweet Reunions

Deadline: October 31, 2018

 

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories in which former lovers or old flames meet up again later in life only to find that the fire still burns between them. Maybe a pair of high school buddies discover their true feelings for each other at their twentieth class reunion. Or former coworkers connect again years later at a new place of employment. Or former band mates reconnect for a reunion tour that leads to an encore performance in the bedroom.

 

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Boy/Girl Next Door

Deadline: November 30, 2018

 

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories where the main character falls for a sexy neighbor. This could be someone who lives next door, but might also mean a coworker in an adjacent cubicle, a fellow soldier in the same unit, or another athlete on the same team. Just anyone the MC has admired/loved from afar who’s suddenly interested in them, too.

 

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May/December Kind of Love

Deadline: December 31, 2018

 

We are looking for queer romance and erotic romance stories about lovers whose age gap only enhances their relationship. Maybe a young man is fed up of shallow players his own age, so he goes for a bit of maturity and is pleasantly surprised. Or an older character jaded by life hooks up with someone younger. Not expecting a connection, they’re pleasantly surprised when the young man or woman asks for a second date. Or a college frat boy finds love with an experienced leather daddy who likes to be in control.

 

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FOR ALL SUBMISSION CALLS:

• These aren’t anthology calls — stories swill be released as individual ebooks with unique covers
• Stories over 60k will also go into print
• Payment is 50% net royalties from all channels, paid quarterly
• Our contracts are for 2 years exclusive rights and autorenew
• Stories must be 12,000 words or higher
• Stories must contain a romance — any heat level, from sweet to erotic
• The central romance must be LGBTQ ONLY
• Stories can be any subgenre (contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy, historical, paranormal, western, etc.)
• Stories must have a HEA or HFN ending
• Adult stories only (no YA)

 

All stories submitted must adhere to the general guidelines found on our website. We do not consider multiple or simultaneous submissions. Reprints will be considered only if the author holds exclusive rights to republish.

 

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HOW TO SUBMIT:

Please follow our submission guidelines on our site at http://jms-books.com to submit your stories. Submissions over 40,000 words must include a chapter-by-chapter synopsis.

 

We will acknowledge submissions within 1 day and have a response to you within 4 business days.