Velox Books About At Velox Books, we’re passionate about bringing the most chilling, weird, and captivating horror tales to readers who crave the extraordinary. With over a decade of independent publishing experience, we’re a small press with an enormous appetite for horror, specializing in collections of horror, weird fiction, and intriguing tales that push the boundaries of the imagination. Our roster includes Amazon bestsellers and top-voted authors from Reddit’s horror story community, NoSleep. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. 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 Statistics Synopsis FasterVelox Books's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Normal AcceptanceVelox Books's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for publishers. More ResponsiveVelox Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Weird/New Weird Science Fiction Subgenres: Alternate History, Time TravelLengths: Fiction Collection: More than 50,000 words. Novel: 50,000 - 100,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. 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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @veloxbooks.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @veloxbooksX (Twitter) @veloxbooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Velox 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 106 reports from 97 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 24.8 mean avg | 20.5 median | 247 max days (38.1 std dev) Responses 98.12 % Acceptances: 4.72 % of submissions accepted (50.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.15 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 93.40 % (24.2 avg. days per rejection) | 3.0 % personal, 97.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified | 0.9 % shortlisted | 0.8 % full MS requested Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.89 % (12.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 13 responses are pending (6 min | 44.7 mean avg | 35.0 median | 104 max days waiting | 36.0 std dev) from 13 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 22:08 UTC (5 hours, 2 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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: 30 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