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26 market listings
3 new & 3 updated

NEWEST MARKETS ADDED:
Queer Wolf - 1-time print/eAntho; cont. urban queer f (fic); pays shared 50% royalty
Phaze Books - eBook/POD; erotic romance (fic); pays 40%/15% net
Shadowfire Press - eBooks; all genre romance - prefers erotic, also sf/f/h/mys (fic); pays 40% net

UPDATED:
Shadowfire Press - new GLs URL
Logical Lust - no longer accepts simsubs
Thaneros Online - closed by the editor

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This page contains publications that accept and publish adult material. Included can be markets for Pro, Paying, 4theLuv, Anthology, Book Publisher, and Humor; plus Contests. This page is intended soely for adult writers. Read the complete guidelines carefully before submitting. Try to read at least one issue to get a feel for what is wanted. If in doubt contact the editor. US ($), UK (£), or EU (€) currency are used unless otherwise noted. Addresses are US unless noted otherwise. These listings are provided in good faith with the belief the info is correct, but Ralan.com accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in them. The fact that an entry is listed here is no guarantee that said entity will ever publish anything. Contact with any editor or publisher is at the contributor's own risk. Ralan.com encourages all potential contributors to do a web search of the editor's and/or publisher's name before submitting to them. Each visitor assumes all risk associated with the use or misuse of the information here.

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- THE LISTINGS -

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The editor's e-mail link is for Info/Queries only if marked (Q),
... and the E-subs address(es) will found in the guidelines.
The e-address is for Info/Queries & E-subs if marked (QS)

*No 'A' listings at this time*
*PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • BENT MAGAZINE - bimonthly POD/eBook; any genre, male/male romance (fic/nonfic/art/comics). Pay: $5. Words: 1-15k. RT: 2-4 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Angie Carruthers/Christie Syphrit, Editors-in-chief (Q).
    MARKET NOTE: web site links not functioning after hacker attack, rebuilding
    *4THELUV ADULT MARKET*
  • BLOODLUST-UK - quarterly webzine; vampire fiction & erotica (fic). Pay: exposure. Words: to 6k (not firm). RT: 6-8 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. R.J. Barker, Fiction Editor (QS).
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
  • BROWN SKIN BOOKS - 3 book/year publisher; erotecrotic, most genres (fic). Pay: novels £1500; stories £150 & £200. Words: stories 6-10k; novels 75-90k. RT: 3-6 weeks. Reprints: possibly. E-subs: yes. Vastiana Belfon, Editor.
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
  • CARNAL DESIRES PUBLISHING - eBook/LuLu POD; erotic romance/cross genre (fic). Pay: eBook=<35% cover price; POD=10% retail. Words: 20-90k (top not firm). RT: <30 days. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 16Jun08 - closed to novel length submissions until further notice *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
  • CIRCLET PRESS - independant publisher; erotic sf/f. Pay: industry standard royalty & advance. Words: novel length. RT: none. E-subs: NO UNSOLICITED SUBS/QUERIES OF ANY KIND!. (Q)
    *4THELUV ADULT MARKET*
  • DARKENED HORIZONS - quarterly print/POD/PDF; h/dsf/f/crime (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: exposure. Words: fic 2½-10k (>10k query); poem 1-5 pgs; nonfic query. RT: queries 2-4 days; subs 2-6 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: PREFERS. (Q).
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
  • eXtasy BOOKS - POD/eBooks; erotic, all genres (fic/nonfic). Pay: 40% net. Words: short story to novel length. RT: 2-4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: only (.doc/.rtf). Tina Haveman, Publisher (Q).
    *ANTHOLOGY ADULT MARKET*
  • FOCUS - eAntho, possible print (eXcessica.com); all genres, erotic OK (fic). Pay: exposure (90% profits to charity). Words: no limits; prefers 1-3k. RT: <6 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    Deadline: until filledPubDate: TBA
    *4THELUV ADULT MARKET*
  • FORBIDDEN FRUIT - 3 x year webzine; any genre, erotic, gay character(s) (fic/poem/art). Pay: exposure. Words: 10k (not firm). RT: to 3 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: prefers. Fiona Glass, Editor (Q).
    *4THELUV & PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • FREE TO READ EROTICA - monthly online; erotic, any genre (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: $0-10. Words: 100-10k. RT: 1 week. Reprints: yes. E-subs: only (.txt). Captivatex (Jim Brown), Editor (Q).
    *No 'G' listings at this time*
    *No 'H' listings at this time*
    *No 'I' listings at this time*
    *PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • JUSTUS ROUX'S EROTIC TALES - monthly webzine; erotic, all genres (fic). Pay: $10. Words: 7½k max. RT: 1-2 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: yes. Justus Roux, Editor (QS).
    *No 'K' listings at this time*
    UPDATE - 31 August 2008: no longer accepts simultaneous submissions
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
  • LOGICAL LUST PUBLICATIONS - eBook, novels/anthos/collections; most erotic/romance genres (fic/nonfic). Pay: <75% royalty. Words: >25k. RT: <2 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Captivatex, Publisher (Q).
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
  • LOOSE ID, LLC - eBook, some print; cross-genres/some historical, w/ erotic romance elements (fic). Pay: 35% net royalty. Words: >20k. RT: 4-6 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: YES. Treva Harte, Editor-in-Chief (QS).
    MARKET NOTE: on hiatus; closed to all subs until further notice
    *PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • MAS-ZINE - quarterly CD e-zine; male/male, sf/f/h/contemporary/historical (fic/art). Pay: $15/story +copy. Words: no limits. RT: 14 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. Anne Blue, Editor (QS).
            Theme / Deadline For Next Issue: (see web site)
    *No 'N' listings at this time*
    *No 'O' listings at this time*
    *CONTEST, ADULT*
  • PALMPRINT EROTIC CP SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2008 - annual; erotic CP (fic). Words: 2-4k. Fee: £0. 4 Prizes=£250. Reprints: no. E-subs: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Contact: Charles Barr (via postal mail, no e-mail).
    Deadline: 30 September 2008Results: 31 October 2008PubDate: TBA
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
    NEW LISTING: 19 August 2008
  • PHAZE BOOKS - eBook/POD; erotic romance (sf/f/h/sus/GLBT/paranorm/urban f sub-genres) (fic). Pay: eBook=40% net; POD=15% net. Words: <5-90k. RT: 1-3 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    *SEMI-PRO ADULT MARKET*
  • PLAYGIRL - monthly print; erotic fantasy (fic). Pay: $50. Words: 800-1200. RT: does NOT respond to all subs! Reprints: no. E-subs: no. Feedback Form (Q).
    NEW LISTING: 08 September 2008
    *ANTHOLOGY ADULT MARKET*
  • QUEER WOLF - 1-time print/eAntho (Queered Fiction); contemporary urban queer fantasy (fic). Pay: shared 50% royalty. Words: 4-10k. RT: 15-30 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    Deadline: 30 November 2008, or until fullPubDate: January/February 2009
    *PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • RUTHIE'S CLUB - weekly webzine; erotic, all sub-genres (fic). Pay: $10-45 (<$350 for long serials). Words: 3½-7k (>7k query). RT: 1 week. Reprints: yes (no pay). E-subs: only. Neil Anthony, Editor (QS).
    *BOOK PUBLISHER ADULT MARKET*
    NEW LISTING: 18 August 2008
    UPDATE - 01 September 2008: new guidelines URL
  • SHADOWFIRE PRESS - eBooks in PDF, RTF, HTML & TXT formats; all genre romance - prefers erotic, also sf/f/h/mys (fic). Pay: 40% net. Words: varies by genre, see GLs. RT: <2 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    *4THELUV ADULT MARKET*
  • SUITE MAGAZINE - monthly e-zine; erotic romance, most genres (fic/nonfic). Pay: exposure/copies. Words: <5k. RT: 2 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: only. Tamara McHatton, CEO/Editor-in-Chief (Q).
    *4THELUV ADULT MARKET*
  • SUSPECT THOUGHTS: a Journal of Subversive Writing - biannual webzine; erotic/dark (fic), themed. No pay, no set word limits. Greg Wharton, Founder. Issues are guest edited.
            Guest Editors/Themes: check web site
    *PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • TBC - quarterly online; erotic, any genre (fic/poem). Pay: $5-25. Words: 1-10k. RT: 1 week. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. Captivatex (Jim Brown), Editor (Q).
    UPDATE - 29 August 2008: ill health, closed by the editor, details here
    David Manning
  • THANEROS ONLINE - was weekly e-zine; mainstrm/dark SpecErotica (fic). Pay: <$15. (Q).
    *4theLuv & PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • TIT-ELATION - webzine/quarterly "Best of" print; erotica (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: <$25. Words: >1k. RT: <2 days. Reprints: query. E-subs: online form only. Gracie Passette, Publisher (Q).
    *No 'U' listings at this time*
    *No 'V' listings at this time*
    *PAYING ADULT MARKET*
  • WHISPERS - weekly/biweekly/monthly e-book; erotic, all genres (fic). Pay: 40% of download price. Words: 5-75k. RT: initial=1 month; follow-up=longer. Reprints: yes. E-subs: query 1st. Deb Curwen, Editorial Director (Q).
    *No 'X' listings at this time*
    *No 'Y' listings at this time*
    *No 'Z' listings at this time*

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    the user agrees to all conditions of the Terms of Use.
    If you are unfamiliar with the TOU, go to my Market Notes page.