CALLOUT FOR MYSTERY GENRE MANUSCRIPTS

Banner Books is looking for mystery novels set in Ireland, with a view to publication. We would like to see long short stories (about 14,000 words), novellas (about 40,000-50,000 words) or full-length novels (65,000-85,000 words). It can be cosy or gritty (but not police procedural, please), stand alone or first in a series, but it must include a strong sense of place (landscape, landmark). Also, please keep it real – no talking dogs, sleuthing cats, ghosts or telepathic hamsters.

How to submit:

• Full manuscript only.

• Word processed document only (saved as a .doc or .docx).

• Use your novel title as the file name.

• Document set up as A4 paper size; double spacing; Times New Roman 12pt; unjustified.

• No formatting, except for italics where needed and bold for headings.

• Include a synopsis as a separate document. Use ‘[your novel title] synopsis’ as the file name.

• Send as attachments to an email to publish@bannerbooks.ie.

• Your real name, your pen name (if you use one), address and telephone number, novel title and word count must be in the body of the email.

Note:

1. The manuscript must be entirely your own work (co-authors are welcome to submit).

2. None of the manuscript is to be written by AI.

3. Submissions should not have been previously published in any format.

Note that all publishing costs will be borne by Banner Books for any manuscript accepted for publication and after both parties have signed a contract.

Manuscripts or questions to Sally via publish@bannerbooks.ie.