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An Interview with Celia Kyle
Publisher, Summer House Publishing
By Holly Hewson for The Romance Studio
HH: Celia, thank you for talking with us at TRS. We're so excited to hear about your new Summer House Publishing. First, can you tell us when the grand opening will take place?Celia: We'll be opening on March 14th with a historical paranormal erotic romance from Ella Vines and an action-packed paranormal erotic romance from Taige Crenshaw.
HH: How did SHP come to be? Celia: I had a few "edgier" stories that I wanted to publish but was worried that they'd be too much for some of my current publishers and the idea of self-publishing came to mind. Unfortunately, there are a few stigmas surrounding self-published works, costs for artwork that can cost a pretty penny as well as the need for quality editing before publication. I figured that if I had those concerns, others probably did as well. SHP provides authors a "house" to stand behind, quality editing, gorgeous artwork and two owners dedicated to marketing their authors to their fullest.
HH: How will your house be different than anything we've seen before? Celia: I believe we'll be showcasing works that are different from the norm, sweet romances with space pirates and legends of King Arthur to books where a sexy djinn is trapped in a treadmill and not a lamp. Also, our "taboo" list is a smidge shorter than other publishers. We want envelopes pushed and stories that aren't the "norm".
HH: What sort of stories will SHP offer and in what lengths and formats? Celia: We'll offer everything from straight contemporary to paranormal to BDSM and everything in between. There are no limits to the sub-genres and sexual encounters we are interested in. We publish works as short as 3,000 words and actually have three short story lines specifically targeted for readers who like a quick shot of love on their lunch hours. Can't Think Straight features same-sex couples, both male/male and female/female while Digital Decadence features heterosexual couples. And Electronic Excess welcomes multiple partner relationships/sexual encounters.
HH: Are you/will you be open for submissions? Celia: We are currently open for submissions and actively acquiring for 2011. The year is filling up fast with current authors claiming spots for future releases.
HH: Is there anything in particular you will be looking for in submissions to your house? Celia: A well-written story. I know every publisher interviewed says the same thing, but it's the truth. From sweet romances to all out erotica, I love an engaging book whether short or long.
HH: Will you be making any appearances at conferences this year? Celia: 2011 is a year of growth and setting roots for SHP. We're reinvesting any profits made into the house, it's authors and staff. While I believe that appearances will be an important part of networking in the future, we want to make sure that establishing SHP is our first priority.
HH: What goals do you have for SHP for its first year? Celia: We want to establish ourselves as a publishing house that produces quality manuscripts that push envelopes in both sexual content and plot while also earning a reputation as a house that is professional in all its dealings. We want to become a house that readers can depend on for interesting books as well as a place that authors are excited to join.
HH: What books do you have lined up already that you are really excited about and why? Celia: I'm truly excited about all of them. I love Ella Vines' historical paranormal romances since I find them to be unique. I've read so few paranormal romances set in different time periods that I'm anxious to see what readers think. Taige Crenshaw is starting an amazing, action filled interracial series that snagged me from the first sentence. Davida McLea brought us some roadside lovin' and Darragha Foster is the source of the aforementioned treadmill djinn.
HH: How can readers easily find the latest updates on SHP, its books, its authors? Celia: We have a blog located at http://blog.summerhousepublishing.com. It's updated regularly during our pre-opening days and then will be Shanghaied by our authors. We can also be found on twitter at http://twitter.com/summerhousepublishing and we have a facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/SummerhousePublishing/141245195930650.
HH: Why will authors want to write for SHP? Celia: Authors that want a house that encourages their imaginations to fly free, that crave fewer limitations, should consider us. We are transparent in our dealings with authors and staff. Short of providing my social security number, I'm more than happy to answer any questions authors may have. I actually encourage any authors even thinking of submitting to SHP to contact me with any and all concerns. I want authors and staff happy to be associated with SHP, to be proud to have their manuscripts accepted and thrilled to list SHP on their resumes.
HH: Why will readers want to keep SHP books on their readers? Celia: We'll constantly be offering new books that touch their hearts and *ahem* other places. Not necessarily in the same book. We'll have all flavors of romance and erotica with something sure to tempt the most discerning reader.
HH: Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about SHP? Celia: Simply that I'm available. For small questions to the more detailed, I'm always available at publisher@summerhousepublishing.com. We are dedicated to our business, our authors and our readers.
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