Dorchester Publishing

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About

Dorchester Publishing is an independent publisher of trade paperbacks and e-books specializing in romance, horror, Westerns and thrillers. Founded in 1971, Dorchester became the oldest independent mass-market publisher in the U.S., and the only mass-market house with dedicated lines for Westerns and horror. For forty years our dedicated staff has worked tirelessly to discover and promote new talent. The romance line has built such stars as Christine Feehan, Katie MacAlister, Connie Mason, Lynsay Sands, and numerous others. Dorchester books have won awards for every category in which they’re eligible and have been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, USA Today, Redbook, Time, CNN, The Los Angeles Times and many more.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Horror Subgenres: Psychological, Supernatural, Vampire
Romance Subgenres: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Science Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel
Western Subgenre: Classical Western

Lengths:

Novel: 70,000 - 90,000 words.

Styles:

Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026