FAQ's For Authors

1. What are you looking for?
2. Will my book be edited?
3. Can I use my own cover art?
4. What percentage of royalties do you pay?
5. Will I be expected to promote my book?
6. What can I expect in sales?
7. What other distribution channels for my book will there be?
8. Will my book be in print?

1. What are you looking for?

We are looking for titles which push the envelope in romantic writing. The sexual relationship between the characters within the book is of huge importance, but so is the basic story. We are looking for stories of a man and woman who make a commitment to each other and a "happy ever after".

We are especially looking for manuscripts in the following areas: Paranormal, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Vampire, Science Fiction, Contemporary and Historical. We want to see strong stories, stories which could stand on their own if the sex was omitted. However, by the addition of explicit sex throughout the book, the entire work then takes on a titillating aura from beginning to end.

The subjects which are taboo for us which include, bestiality, pedophilia and our definition of pornography. If you are unsure in any way of the content within your book, please feel free to write to us and run those ideas by us - we'll let you know ! If you have read Robin Schone, Beatrice Small, or Susan Johnson's novels , these are good examples of what we are looking for. Our contact address is raven@liquidsilverbooks.com

Research has shown us that this market is comprised primarily of women. Women who desire to explore and escape to their fantasies. For this reason, we believe the vast majority of submissions will be by women authors. However, we are not closing the door to men who can also portray these same elements in their writing.

2. Will my book be edited?

Yes, most definitely. Although we do expect your submission to be self-edited for grammar and spelling, the title is assigned to an editor who will work with you to polish it for publication. We will not change your story, but help you to make it shine.

3. Can I use my own cover art?

There is a definite look and feel that we want for our covers. We believe that with ebooks, a wonderful cover is of huge importance. In this genre, we have even a stronger conviction of this. Our cover artists will be in touch with you to get your ideas and the feeling for your book. However, he/she will be the one to create the cover and at this time we are limiting this to their creative output only.

4. What percentage of royalties do you pay?

We pay 40% of retail, download sales from our site which is paid on a quarterly calendar basis. For royalties on sales made through distribution channels, 40% of net proceeds will be paid, again, on a quarterly calendar basis.

5. Will I be expected to promote my book?

Yes, you will. You will know your book better than anyone and having a web site and actively participating in your own promotion will increase your readership which of course increases sales :) We will query for three reviews and promote our site and titles as a whole along with getting the titles into as many distribution channels and formats that is possible. Just about all of the romance review sites which we know of do indeed review erotica, so there are plenty of places to go for reviews.

6. What can I expect in sales?

Boy, this is a hard one. If you have been in this industry for a while you know that ebooks have been slow to take off. They will, we believe they will and stand by that, but the industry has moved slower than what was anticipated. However, there are various genres and sub-genres which are doing well and erotica romance is one of those. Along with that, throw in a vampire, shape-shifter, time travel, or any other paranormal, and it is more than hot. Fantasy and Science Fiction have been high on the list also.

More than likely this will be the trend for the foreseeable future. All of the other genres will come along, but the above have proven to be the best place to be.

Normal ebook sales have varied. Some titles will sell a few hundred in a year, some sell three or four (and those who sell three or four have done absolutely no self promotion). Yet, it depends on the genre...mainstream fiction, mystery, adventure...they have been on the back burner.

We have high aspirations for the sales of Liquid Silver books. We want to see our authors do well and keep writing for us! Much of it is going to depend on the following that you build. Name recognition (even if it isn't your real name) is key. Promoting the name more so than the actual book, is the best route.

7. What other distribution channels for my book will there be?

We will distribute via the channels which accept erotica literature. Most of the present distribution channels that we use at Atlantic Bridge will also accept erotica.

8. Will my book be in print?

Print is an option which we can easily adapt at Liquid Silver due to the fact we have a POD printer in place and being used through Atlantic Bridge. Plans now include producing full length novels in print. However, novellas will remain as eBooks only, unless combined with other novellas.

The reasons are simple. We are foremost an ePublisher and one which believes the market will continue to grow for ebooks. It is our prime focus. We also believe that in publishing literary erotica romance in ebook formats, along with distributing them via online ebookstores, we will have a good size market.

These books will be aimed toward women and the research we have done indicates that women are looking for books such as the ones we will carry. By providing a place on the Internet for women to browse, select and download their choices without hunting or even asking for erotica romances at brick and mortar bookstores, we are providing a service and fulfilling a need in the market.