On New Year's Eve, 1989, Father Perry Burns is sitting in his study, accompanied by a mysterious stranger. Perry has just received a letter from his former sweetheart, whom he jilted years earlier after making a terrible decision... Read More

SterlingHouse Publisher is no longer accepting literary, general and history fiction under the imprint of Broadmoor Books.

 

We publish stimulating, thought-provoking literary novels for the demanding reader, from the traditional to the experimental. We are especially interested in expertly-written inventive novels with a humorous touch, as well as thoughtful, well-researched historical novels.

Our Requirements:

• Word count must not exceed 78,000 words unless by special permission from SHP
• No originals (copies only)
• You must fill out Manuscript Submission Form
• You may submit the manuscript on CD
  (Note: If you are offered and accept a contract, you will be required to submit two hard copies of the work.)
• No floppy discs

Response Time:

• Generally SterlingHouse will respond to your submission within three months.
  
• Please do not contact us regarding the status of the work within the first three months of submission.

Manuscript Preparation:

• Double-spaced
• Healthy margins
• Number pages consecutively
• No double-side submissions
  (print on one side only)
• Do not bind manuscript
• Include synopsis
• Provide a word count
• Indicate category
• Include your name, address, email address and day phone number
• Include a cover letter
• Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for return of your manuscript if necessary
• Proofread your manuscript; please eliminate as many typos and other minor errors as possible.

Mailing Instructions:

• Send manuscript to:
  Acquisitions Department
  SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc/Broadmoor Books
  3468 Babcock Boulevard
  Pittsburgh, PA 15237
• Regular or certified mail