Torrid Waters MATURE CONTENT A project of Crystal Lake Publishing (see other related projects). About Torrid Waters is an imprint of Crystal Lake Entertainment, focused on Pulp and Extreme Horror books. Country of Publication United States Publication Media Audio Publication Audio PublicationElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Extreme Horror Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novella: 30,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 95,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Pulp.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: 40% royalties on electronic sales & 20% on print sales.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 @crystal_lake_publishingX (Twitter) @crystallakepub Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Torrid Waters 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsClassic Monster Unleashed CLOSEDCrystal Lake Monthly Contest DNQCrystal Lake PublishingCrystal Lake Speculative Poetry Contest DNQDead Letters: Episodes of Epistolary Horror CLOSEDMemento Mori Book One: Relics DNQMemento Mori Ink MagazineNever Wake Anthology CLOSEDShakespeare Unleashed Anthology CLOSEDShallow Waters Flash Fiction Challenge DNQTales from the Lake Horror Anthology Series DNQUnspeakable Horror Anthology Series DNQVellum Mortis Magazine 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: 02 Aug 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