NineStar Press About NineStar Press is an LGBTQA publisher owned and managed by LGBTQA people, and we’re located in New Mexico, USA. We adore romance and erotic romance, but we also have an enormous interest in showcasing amazing literary works. We are looking for stories with characters less represented in fiction: asexual, aromantic, transgender, nonbinary, genderfluid, bi, pan, etc. Country of Publication United States Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed NineStar Press's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. Fiction Open NineStar Press is seeking submissions of LGBTQIA+ romance fiction and literary novels.Audience:All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Asexual/Aromantic people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-GenreLengths: Novella: 20,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 120,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Payment:No monetary advance + Royalty rate varies No monetary advance. Royalties vary. Details: For books sold through their site, 40% of net; for third-party vendor sales, 40% of proceeds; for print books, 12% of cover price, minus returns.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.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: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @ninestarpressX (Twitter) @ninestarpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope NineStar Press 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 62 min | 104.8 mean avg | 117.5 median | 122 max days (28.6 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (30 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 112 days. (75.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 112 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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: 03 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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