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It would be unfair to say we NEVER accept ideas for publication. However, we are VERY VERY picky with books we choose, because, frankly, we can’t afford to pick one that won’t make money. If you want to submit an idea consider if it is “environmental”? Does it hope to tie spirituality to a sense of place in the Midwest? Do you know who will buy the book in particular? Telling me your book is going to be for the Mass Market doesn’t mean much, in fact, it means we won’t want it. I don’t know who the Mass Market is, and even if I did know who “they” were I wouldn’t know how to sell anything to them. Plus, if you are positive the “mass market” will want your book, I would recommend sending your book to a bigger, New York City, publisher so they can do your book justice. This is pretty harsh, I know, but publishing is a tough tough world to even break even on financially. So with that said if you still think you want to try I will NOT look at e-mail submissions. Do not send your whole manuscript I won’t read it (I’m no different than you, I own lots of books which I’ve purchased at stores, at sales, been given by friends I still haven’t read yet). If you don’t send enough postage to me to return it I won’t (SASE). If you still feel inclined to send something after reading all this, then only send a sample (the beginning like five pages), a brief description and how and who you think would like your particular book. Response time varies from a few days to months.
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