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Bold Strokes Books offers a diverse collection of LesbianGayBiTransQueer general and genre fiction. BSB genre fiction includes romance, action, adventure, crime, mystery/intrigue, speculative fic (sci-fi/fantasy/horror), and erotica. BSB Victory (Lesbian) and Liberty (GBT) Editions includes literary and popular fiction as well as non-fiction that explore the LGBT experience in its many forms (contemporary, historical, saga) while telling strong human stories with universal themes. BSB Matinee Books are sharp, satisfying, quality reads focusing on passion, sexual attraction, and compelling connections in a tightly written, engaging package. With the addition of our BSB Aeros eBook division we are now able to introduce exciting new authors and expand the range of titles available to our readers in multiple electronic formats as well as hard copy versions. Our Young Adult line, BSB Soliloquy, features a protagonist aged 13-17 years in stories within all fiction genres that delve into questions of identity, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, peer relationships, ethics, and life issues. We are only interested in quality works from serious authors.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Print Publication Print Publication

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Audience:

Adults, New adults, Young adults, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

General
Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres
Erotica Open to all/most Subgenres
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres
Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Historical
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Novella: 15,000 - 40,000 words.
Novel: 40,000 - 120,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.

Payment:

No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Adults, New adults, Young adults, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Lengths:

Book: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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1 min | 24.3 mean avg | 1.0 median | 71 max days (40.4 std dev)

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The editors will try to make a decision within 112 days.
Most recent response reported was received on 20 Feb 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Feb 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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