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Submissions
Thank you for your interest in submitting to Plot Bunny Publishing. At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited material. However, if you are an agent submitting on behalf of an author, or have been referred to us directly, please contact our submissions team at submissions@plotbunnypublishing.com with a full manuscript.While we are open to agented and unagented authors, special consideration is given to those that are agented. Also, if someone on our team 'liked' your pitch during an official Twitter event (e.g. #PitMad, #PitDark, #DVPit, etc.), please use the directions pinned at the top of the profile that 'liked' your tweet.As always, we are particularly interested in centering marginalized voices, including, but not limited to, narratives written by LGBTQIA+ authors, BIPOC authors, and authors with disabilities and/or chronic illness(es).At this time, we are not interested in children’s literature and/or middle grade manuscripts.
COMING SOON
Plot Bunny Publishing is undergoing a restructuring as we merge with another small, independent press. As soon as positions, titles, and job responsibilities have been finalized for our newest members, we will update this page to include their bios and resumes. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
SUZY
Chief Executive Officer
(she/they)
With a MFA in Screenwriting from USC, Suzy started her career in Hollywood before deciding to try their hand at novel writing. She quickly became hooked and decided ghost writing was her passion, ultimately racking up over 15 years worth of experience in some position or another in the traditional publishing and indie publishing realms, all while she continued her career for the big and small screen. Now, when she's not chasing down one of her kids, they splits their time between writing pilots and features, reading romance novels way too late into the evening, and baking up a storm with the love of her life, her KitchenAid stand mixer.Last Five Star Read: Riven Knight by Devney Perry
Most Anticipated Upcoming Release: The Fae Princes by Nikki St. Crowe
KELLEN
Chief Financial Officer
(he/him)
In addition to his love of reading, Kellen has an accounting degree from the University of Texas in Arlington, and despite how much we tell him that he could make so much more money in a big firm, he's decided he'd rather be surrounded by our shenanigans, and a mountain of books, instead.Currently, he lives in the Deep South with his fiancé and their slightly feral cat, and spends a typical day watching every single BookTok video, getting his daily serotonin boost, and adding another dozen books to his never-ending TBR.Last Five Star Read: A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
Most Anticipated Upcoming Release: The Light of Eternal Spring by Angel Di Zhang
ROBIN
Editorial and Acquisitions Director
(she/her)
With over five years of freelance editorial work before she joined the team and a Master's degree in English Literature, Robin's love for the written word knows no bounds. In fact, when she's not downloading about a million books on her Kindle daily, she's tracking down which stories have been made into movies for Netflix.As the Acquisitions Director, she oversees all operations in that department, vetting each manuscript that comes across her desk, as well as training our wonderful interns like our own personal Obi-Wan Kenobi.Last Five Star Read: The New Girl by R.L. Stine
Most Anticipated Upcoming Release: The Only One Left by Riley Sager
MAGGIE
Reader Outreach Team Director
(she/her)
As a student at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Professional Writing and Public Relations, Maggie spends all her time reading, writing, and fielding our ridiculous old people questions about TikTok. Of course, when she's not doing that, she enjoys hanging out with her furbaby, Dexter, and heading to Campus Corner with her friends.At Plot Bunny, Maggie is our Beta Reader and ARC team guru, keeping us and our authors on track with their latest new releases.Last Five Star Read: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
Most Anticipated Upcoming Release: If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude
ALEXANDRIA
Audiobook Narration Talent Director
(she/her)
In addition to being a talented audiobook narrator herself, with several books under her belt to date, Alexandria is our go-to gal for keeping our own roster as well-rounded and diverse as possible by scouting pros and developing up and coming newbies alike. Also, she is the official voice of Plot Bunny, filling in as voiceover actor when necessary for all our marketing needs.Last Five Star Read: An Insect's Desire by August X. Stern
Most Anticipated Upcoming Release: Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by Livy Hart
Open Calls
At this time, there are no anthology open calls. Please check back at a later date.
***As with any traditional publisher, Plot Bunny Publishing is only ever accepting polished and completed manuscripts. If yours has not undergone several rounds of edits, please reconsider submitting at this time. Once rejected, there is no chance for a resubmission on that specific manuscript, even with substantial edits. ***
Manuscript Wishlists
Each of our imprints specializes in a different genre. See below for more detailed information on each. Also, in general, we are looking to publish manuscripts that feature character-driven narratives, twists on classic tropes, marginalized protagonists, and intentional and voice-y prose.At this time, we are not interested in children’s literature and/or middle grade manuscripts.
Aconite Publishing
As our paranormal and supernatural imprint, Aconite Publishing is especially interested in acquiring titles that showcase found families, fated mates (regardless of species), grumpy x sunshine pairings, sapphic retellings, or asexual and transgender protagonists or love interests. Also, agents with manuscripts that feature angels, demons, can be compared to Lucifer, a New Adult Twilight, or include a Stiles Stilinski-esque character, are highly encouraged to submit. Please note that romance as main or minor plot device is not required for submission.
Le Fay Publishing
As our romantasy imprint, Le Fay Publishing is especially interested in acquiring titles that showcase medieval settings, gritty themes, morally gray heroes, or could be considered urban fantasy. Additionally, if you represent a manuscript that features political storylines à la the Wars of the Roses (but with magic!) or any Arthurian retellings or elements (especially if it’s genderswapped!), you are highly encouraged to submit. Please note that romance as main plot device is required for submission.
Elm Street Press
As our horror and thriller imprint, Elm Street Press is especially interested in acquiring titles that showcase unique twists on classic horror tropes, such as the haunted house or the slasher killer, eerie and atmospheric ghost stories, and anything that deals with the realm of dreams à la Freddy Krueger. Please note, romance as a main or minor plot device is not required for submission at this imprint.
First Contact Press
As our science fiction imprint, First Contact Press is especially interested in acquiring titles that showcase any time travel paradox, alternate histories, dystopian settings, or natural disasters as a narrative arc. Also, you are highly encouraged to submit if you're representing a manuscript that features the collapse of society due to technological dependence or could be called the next Jurassic Park. Please note that romance as main or minor plot device is not required for submission.
Self-insert publishing
As our contemporary romance imprint, Self-Insert Publishing, or SIP for short, is especially interested in acquiring titles that showcase small town settings, professional hockey or baseball players as love interests, the ‘there was only one bed’ trope, friends to lovers, or self-insert main characters. Additionally, agents with manuscripts that fall into the romantic comedy subgenre or could be compared to a Taylor Swift song are highly encouraged to submit. Please note, romance as a main or minor plot device is required for submission at this imprint and all heat levels are welcome, though the smuttier the merrier. Also, in order to qualify as a romance novel or novella at Plot Bunny Publishing, any manuscript submitted to this imprint must conclude with a Happily Ever After (HEA) or a Happily For Now (HFN), unless it is a planned series.
ETL Press
As our dark romance imprint, ETL Press is especially interested in acquiring titles that showcase enemies to lovers, accidental declarations of love (preferably during near-death experiences with lots of cursing!), love interests who want to unalive anyone who even looks at the main character wrong, fringe societies (i.e. mafia, motorcycle clubs, rockstars, etc.), or a complex revenge narrative. Also, if you're representing a manuscript that is a dark modern-day Bridgerton, you are highly encouraged to submit. Please note, romance as a main or minor plot device is required for submission at this imprint and all heat levels are welcome, though the smuttier the merrier. Also, in order to qualify as a romance novel or novella at Plot Bunny Publishing, any manuscript submitted to this imprint must conclude with a Happily Ever After (HEA) or a Happily For Now (HFN), unless it is a planned series.
About
Plot Bunny Publishing was founded with one goal in mind; to tell stories only a select few would ever be brave enough to publish. Within our imprints you'll find debut and seasoned authors side by side who all share one specific quality, the ability to craft vibrant stories rich with diversity and intrigue.
Mission and Vision Statement
Our mission is to create a collaborative, creative, individualized experience that makes books accessible to the widest audience possible using an environmentally responsible and sustainable model that looks to the future and longevity of publishing. We strive for diversity and inclusion in all of our business practices, and aim to develop and nurture staff and authors from all backgrounds so that no one is excluded from an industry where everyone’s voice should be heard.
FAQs
Why do you consider yourself a hybrid publisher?
According to standards set forth by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), a hybrid publisher is one that has a defined mission and vision, vets all submissions, publishes under its own imprints and ISBNs, ensures a professional level of editorial, design, and production quality, and pays authors a higher-than-standard royalty rate.We do all of those things.However, that last bit about the royalty rate is usually obtained through an exchange for the author's personal investment. We do not require any financial investment by the author to offer those higher royalty rates, though. So, while we call ourselves a hybrid publisher, because it is the closest we can come to defining our business with a single term, due to our higher-than-standard royalty rates, we may need to update this in the future as we, and the publishing industry, evolve.
Do you charge the author to publish with you?
No. If we sign a publishing contract with someone, we are not asking for any fees. However, as in all traditional publishing contracts, we do outline a royalty share, which includes a higher rate than is standard in traditional publishing, on future book sales. We handle the cover design, editing, marketing, etc., with substantial input from the author at each step.
Are you a vanity press?
Nowadays, we feel this is a totally valid question that needs to be asked of all newer publishers. And for us, the answer is a resounding no. We do not charge fees to publish with us and we do not publish every single submission we receive.Additionally, we have a vision for our company, all submissions are reviewed and vetted, we have defined imprints and use our own ISBNs, we demand the highest quality possible of production (from design to printing) on all of the books we acquire, and we pay higher royalties to our authors than that of a standard traditional publisher.There is no definition available that would relegate us to being deemed a vanity press.
How do I know if I'm ready to submit my manuscript?
As with any traditional publisher, Plot Bunny Publishing is only ever accepting polished and completed manuscripts. At this time, though, we are only accepting agented submissions that have undergone several rounds of edits. If this is not you, please reconsider submitting at this time. Once rejected, there is no chance for a resubmission on that specific manuscript, even with substantial edits.
Your logo is an adorable bunny.
Why do you not accept children's literature or middle grade manuscripts?
We can understand how that might be confusing because Friedrich (we had to give the adorable lad a name!) is super cute, but it is not indicative of the type of manuscripts we accept. At this time, we are shifting focus to digital sales.That's not to say that we will not be offering physical copies of the books we acquire, but after months of industry research we concluded that our marketing will remain centralized around practices we believe will be most beneficial to everyone in our company.With the way the current system of traditional publishing is set up, the majority of sales in children's literature and middle grade rest heavily in physical copies and library distribution, neither of which we are interested in targeting. Should information garnered from ongoing market research change, we are prepared to pivot as well.Again, this does not mean the titles in our catalogue aren't eligible for library distribution and/or physical copies, but we are not as devoted to that method as our larger traditional publishing peers.
Contact
For general inquiries, please contact hello@plotbunnypublishing.com.All press kits will be made available upon request.