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Thinking about submitting a fic ??Posted April 15th, 2017 at 08:04am
~ AUTHORS INFORMATION ~ A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author. G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936) What we ask from our authors: I. You are the sole creator of the submission. II. You are 18 years of age or older and legally able to write, submit and read erotic or pornographic material. III. Be sure your story has a sexual theme, unless you are submitting to the Non-Erotic category IV. We do not accept submissions under 1500 words. V. KNOW YOUR SUBJECT - We are looking for writers who love the erotica genre. Not just dabble in or feel they can write a good smut scene. VI. LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR !!!! I do not babysit, my editors do not babysit and the remaining staff will not babysit. We pull no punches but then again nothing is personal. This is a business. We want to conduct it as such. We want the best you have to offer and know how to get it from you. If you want to give it then great if not there are plenty of other companies you can submit to. VII. If accepted, be prepared to work. We will promote just as hard as you and will support you in all you do.
~ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES ~ There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written. Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891 Erotic fiction is more than just a few sentences of explicit detail and the use of words like %#&@$! and %#&@$!. Erotic fiction is a means of escape from a reality that leaves us unsatisfied and yearning for more. Dark Roast Press is not looking for long winded ropes of semen on every page or the mindless chatter that can follow. We want a story that engages and invokes then leaves the reader breathless. The tangible can be just as passionate as the wildest imagination. Real situations and real descriptions can be more erotic and satisfying than the most graphic fantasy. This is a tall order and not taken lightly here at Dark Roast. If this is the kind of author you are then your submission is one we want to see. Topics that we do not want to see: I. Necrophilia. II. Snuff or snuff related portrayed in a positive light. III. Rape or serious physical damage portrayed positively. Use of this topic as a minor plot point, maybe considered depending on its context. IV. Bodily waste. (Golden Showers MAY be considered) V. Pedophilia. Use of this topic as a minor plot point maybe considered depending on its context. VI. Sexual disease or political agenda driven plots. VII. Use of degrading sexual/racial stereotypes in a positive light. Use of this topic in a minor plot point, maybe considered depending on its context. VIII. Bestiality in a contemporary sense. Not meaning interspecies in a paranormal or sci-fi setting. To be very clear on the "minor plot point" statements above. We do understand that you may have a character whose view maybe be positive of these topics. What you do with this character and the overall impact of their actions we will consider very carefully when reading your submissions. We in no way want to receive a submission that glorifies these actions. It will not be considered. Do not confuse this for what it is. Do not imply what it is not.
Please submit your entire manuscript to submissions@darkroastpress.com with the following : I. Email subject line should give the type of fiction (GLBT, HET,NON-EROTIC) then a space, a hyphen, another space then the title.
II. The body of the email should have the following : 1. Your pseudonym. 2. Your email address. 3. Descriptive tags (BDSM, THREESOME etc) Note: if your submission features a character whose characteristics is mentioned above please put that notification here. 4. Word count. 5. A short synopsis of the submission.
III. Attach your submission in the following format: 1. doc., docx., rtf., odt. 2. 10 pt sized font 3. Legible font such as Times New Roman, Verdana or Arial.
IV. A second attachment with the following information (follow the above format as well): 1. Short biography of who you are and brought you to this genre of writing. 2. If you have a website please post the link. 3. If you are published elsewhere please list what and with whom. 4. Chapter by chapter outline. No need to be more than a paragraph long but as detailed as possible. 5. Promotional ideas
We will try and send an acknowledgment email within a week of your submission. If you do not receive that email within 8 days please feel free to inquire. Once you have received your acknowledgment, please understand it will take up to 45 days before we respond with our decision. So much to catch up on!Posted November 02nd, 2009 at 09:32am
Hello Klatsch ! Hope all is well with you. We have been busy bees here are DRP. Let's get ya caught up.    Look forward to our Christmas anthology in December. If you would like to submit to Dark Roast Press please email us at submissions@darkroastpress.com. Thanks everyone! Rhiannon Another Awesome Review for Dark Roast Author, Keta Diablo!Posted August 16th, 2009 at 01:33am
CARNAL CRAVINGS BLURB: Craven and Anthony find themselves in a cauldron of trouble while spying on Beresford Hall. A man in a black hood has routed them while they spied, and now he’s escorted them to the manor and secluded them in separate rooms.
One thing haunts Craven, the ice-blue eyes behind the hood and Anthony’s words, ‘Only one man possesses such eyes . . . Dominic Beresford, the most magnificent creature God ever breathed life into.’ Review of CARNAL CRAVINGS, Author Keta Diablo Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem Blog http://moonlightlacemayhem.blogspot.com/
Warning: m/m gay fiction I went into this story thinking it was a quick read (a novella I believe with a total of 44 pages), and I could get through it quickly because gay romance hasn’t been my thing so far. No offense to the gay romance writers out there, I’ve not read any that entertained me…until now. After reading Keta’s m/m gay fiction, it has me wondering if she has any f/f gay fiction.
The way Keta breathes life into her characters is fabulous. From the sexy mysterious Dominic Beresford--who I would do by the way...lol--to the unassuming student Craven, I was hooked from page one. I loved both characters equally. What I found very poignant was how vulnerable both Dominic and Craven were. Even though Dominic came from money, had a title and property, he was still longing for that special someone and was unsure how Craven would accept him in the end.
Carnal Cravings was a great read from beginning to end, spicy hot, but you’re forewarned, if you don’t enjoy gay fiction, then skip it. But if you do, pick it up and be prepared to love it as much as I did. 'Bound By Blood' by C.H. Scarlett reviewed! Four out of five cups!Posted August 14th, 2009 at 12:31am
BOUND BY BLOOD: THE AWAKENING BOOK ONE Because of a prophecy Samanthra Lampir is trying to keep her Awakening from occurring. If the prophecy is accurate, then her Awakening can trigger not only her beast from within, but may also bring about the death of her loved ones. Along comes Dareus Dracura, a man who is known as Father of the Blood and who is feared by many, including Samanthra's father, Dias. It was he who put Dareus away using The Sleep of the Damned. Now Dareus and Samanthra must work together to save TERAH, the planet they live on, before it is overtaken by evil. While they struggle to fight against the evil powers that are waging a war against them, an even more pressing issue comes about. The Dark Matter, which is the source of evil's power, is slowly drawing upon subjects around it and forming an entity that is more dangerous and more deadly than any other being they have fought against. Will Dareus and Samanthra be able to stop evil from winning and if so, at what cost to those they love? Ms. Scarlett will take you on a journey through time to a place before Earth was even a speck of dirt in the galaxy. Bound By Blood: The Awakening, is the first book in a new series. While most of the story gripped me and took me on a fantastic voyage, parts of it were confusing, possibly from all the eclectic group of characters throughout this tale. I thoroughly enjoyed watching how much Samanthra came out swinging when others tried to hold her down, and Dareus' love for her made this story all the better. With a cliffhanger that will leave you breathless, this novel will leave you in suspense and have you pleading for more books to come about the planet, TERAH and all its inhabitants. Danielle 'Blood Noir' by Jesse Fox Reviewed! 4 out of 5 cups!Posted August 14th, 2009 at 12:18am
BLOOD NOIR Alex Klein is a professional artistic photographer. He has been given the opportunity to collaborate with a crime reporter on a book about murderers. The night terrors he has had his whole life disappeared when he met Harley Scott. With the upcoming trip approaching, the night terrors are back. Being jumpy is not good when you are a private investigator and Harley Scott is feeling very jumpy. With his White Knight complex, Harley’s gut is telling him something is not right. When things start to go wrong in St. Louis and secrets are revealed, it takes everything within Harley to not drag Alex back home. Especially when all of the signs are pointing towards danger and Alex. At the airport on his flight from St. Louis, Missouri to Seattle, Washington, Alex meets a lady who is dressed in a retro manner. When Harley calls to demand Alex come home, he tells Alex about the woman who was following them one evening. Alex refuses to leave Seattle, though he has been having feelings that this job might not be what he wanted. There are secrets which could threaten their ten year relationship, if someone does not kill one of them first. This book is a nail biter. It kept me on the edge of my seat, flipping the pages as quickly as I could. Rarely do I find myself yelling at characters in a book, but I did at these characters! Leo, chauffeur/ babysitter for Alex, was the cherry on top. He added a level of humor to this story which kept it from becoming too dark. This story is dark and spooky, but one I could not put down until the last page was read. Ms. Fox has once again taken this reviewer on an adventure and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. Kimberly New Review for J.C. Natal's 'In Service'Posted August 14th, 2009 at 12:09am
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 Title: In Service Author: J.C. Natal Website of Author: Website of Publisher: www.darkroastpress.com Genre: Thriller, M/M, Erotic Fiction Publication Date: August 2008 ISBN: N/A Length: 515 Pages Format: eBook Reviewer: WitchGiggles Alternative-Read.com
In a modern time where sex and prostitution is turned into servitude in order to keep it safe for both sides, where Lords hold power where they will and spoiled is a normal state of being, Elias Doherty is about to set in motion more trouble than ever conceived by his little mind. All because he wants one spectacularly beautiful Servant trained for one exceptionally powerful and unforgiving Lord. Jared Karan, trained from a small child to be the sexual slave of a lord knows no other way of life, misunderstands why he is being "thrown away" to this other lord and is afraid to trust in the one thing he has never known in his entire adult life- the love of an adult for his unworthy person; but with slow steps he slowly learns that he can make decisions for himself and trust his own heart. At the very beginning of this I thought it was going to turn into "simply another spoiled boy getting his way" type of romance. Ms. Natal however, gave me a very surprising wake up call in that this was a book that never got boring, never dragged, always had things going on that you never expected and most of all the characters are stunning to watch in their growth and the sex was enough to scorch. I recommend this one most heartily. New July Releases from Dark Roast Press!Posted July 02nd, 2009 at 03:24pm
July just got hotter with these 4 newest releases from Dark Roast Press! Ready to get steamed? Then take a look at these...
Blood Noir by Jesse Fox Alex Klein, professional photographer, leads a blessed life with a supportive family and longtime lover Harley Scott, a successful PI. However, everything is about to unravel. He found peace in the arms of Harley after suffering from night terrors most of his life. Now the night terrors are back and his new assignment in Seattle may be the cause. While he struggles to control his fears, back in St. Louis, Harley unravels a secret that could destroy the life they've created together. Maggie Reynolds is a convicted murderer, former member of a violent, gang that terrorized the West Coast in the 1980's. She may also be Alex's birth mother, finally free after 25 years in prison. Positive his lover is in danger Harley heads to Seattle to save him from a mysterious stalker not beyond murder to get what she wants. Are Maggie and the stalker one and the same? Sometimes no matter how many lies you weave the past will come back to bite you in the ass. An intricate web of blood and deception discovered, over two decades in the making, and Alex begins to question his entire identity in the wake of fear. Can he free himself from his past before it claims everyone he loves? I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier By Crystal Rose Ryan Gracin had a good life until he told his parents he was gay. Since they yanked their support for college he had to find a way to pay for it. Little did he know that joining the Army was going to change his life forever. Especially when he was introduced to a Drill Sergeant who was nicknamed 'Big Daddy'. Phillip Grabowski had joined the Army to follow in his father's footsteps; by the time Ryan entered, he had already made a name for himself. He was a soldier’s solider, but Ryan was making it really hard for him to remember that. Carnal Cravings By Keta Diablo Craven and his friend Anthony discover they’re in over their heads the night they’re caught spying on Beresford Hall. But when Craven meets the dark, mysterious Dominic Beresford, he wonders if fate really does step in and take you by surprise when you least expect. Niko-chan By Angela Sparrow Niko-chan, the second book in the Nicholas Boyd series, finds Nick in hot water again. Nick Boyd passed his Test, a grueling challenge to prove his worthiness to serve James Ligatos, one of the ruling cabal called The Eight. Now, he finds himself swept from his native Memphis to The Eight's training compound outside of Rome. In the city called The Great Harlot, Nick must learn new lessons, from the mysterious Mistress Benta, from his tutor, Steven, and from the imposing Master Michelino. When he fails to learn fast enough, he is sold to become a Daughter of the Dragon... Hungry for more? Then hurry by our store at DarkRoastPress.com. See you soon! Hey everyone what ya been doing ?Posted May 26th, 2009 at 07:17am
Hey Klatsch!
Last but not least, "Bound By Blood: The Awakening" by C.H. Scarlett. C.H has recieved quite a welcome to her first book. Night Owl has given her a Top Pick as well Literary Nymphs gave it a 5 out of 5 Nymphs. Click below to read their thoughts.
WAIT THERE IS MORE! On May 5th we released two books.
"Forbidden Views" Volume one is the first of a bi-annual anthology featuring ficlets about those salacious things we aren't supposed to see but want to. Volume One has five shorts that we are sure will make you blush. This edition features authors Tyree Kimber, founder of this anthology - Christopher Newman and our very own editor extraordinaire - Helgaleena. Click on the cover to read the descriptions, carefully.
Reviewed: A Terrible Tryst of FatePosted March 18th, 2009 at 09:08am
Stef @ Night Time Reviews posted her opinion for A Terrible Tryst of Fate. Click here to see what she said. Reviewed: Le Jardin de la Lumi rePosted February 19th, 2009 at 06:56am
Angi over at Night Owl Romance, took the time to review |
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