Lady Mantis Books MATURE CONTENT A project of Brigids Gate Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (November 2023). We provide the following information as an archive. About Lady Mantis Books was created in 2023 between Brigids Gate Press and Editor-in-Chief, Rae Knowles. Lady Mantis Books publishes at the intersection of terror and titillation. The imprint specializes in erotic horror, and is interested in stories that are sex and kink positive, queer, and subvert the ways sexuality has often been portrayed in the horror genre. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication Fiction Closed Audience:Adults.Genres: Erotica Subgenres: Erotic Horror, HistoricalLengths: Novella: 25,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 49,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Correction/Update Lady Mantis Books Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBrigids Gate Press Ancient Greece Anthology CLOSEDDangerous Waters: Deadly Women of the Sea Anthology CLOSEDGothic Romance Anthology CLOSEDHell Hath Only Fury Charity Anthology CLOSEDPoisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors CLOSEDScissor Sisters: Sapphic Villains Anthology CLOSED MATURESplatterpunk Western Horror Anthology CLOSEDTBD Seers and Sibyls Anthology CLOSEDTempered Tales Magazine DNQVintage Ad Anthology CLOSEDWomen of the Weird West Anthology CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only