Luna Eden Publishing

About Our Brand.

Luna Eden is on the lookout for fresh, particularly in the genres of historical fiction, cosy crime, and fantasy. We believe that the power of storytelling lies in its ability to transport readers to different worlds while also weaving together intricate plots and relatable characters.

In historical fiction, we seek manuscripts that delve into lesser-known events or figures, bringing history to life through rich narratives and vivid descriptions. Whether set in ancient civilisations or more recent eras, we want to see how authors can breathe new life into the past.

For cosy crime, we’re eager to discover charming mysteries that engage readers with suspenseful plots and endearing protagonists. We seek stories that strike a balance between intrigue and warmth, as well as an inviting atmosphere that encourages readers to engage with the characters and solve mysteries alongside them.

Lastly, in the realm of fantasy, we are interested in innovative worlds complete with unique systems of magic, diverse cultures, and compelling quests. We hope to find inventive narratives that push the boundaries of imagination while resonating with universal themes.

Luna Eden Publishing welcomes submissions that challenge conventions, offering readers new adventures that spark curiosity and delight.

At Luna Eden Publishing, we believe that publishing should be a collaborative process between authors, editors, designers, and readers. We are committed to providing a platform that fosters creativity, supports diverse voices, and connects writers with their readers.

Quick Pitch

Women's Fiction

Historical Fiction

Key characteristics of women's fiction:

Focus on female experiences: The genre centers on the lives and challenges of women, often exploring themes relevant to women's lives.
Emphasis on emotional depth: Women's fiction delves into the emotional landscapes of characters, exploring their feelings, relationships, and personal growth.
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Key characteristics of women's fiction:

Focus on female experiences: The genre centers on the lives and challenges of women, often exploring themes relevant to women's lives.
Emphasis on emotional depth: Women's fiction delves into the emotional landscapes of characters, exploring their feelings, relationships, and personal growth.
Exploration of relationships: Relationships, particularly romantic, familial, and friendships, are central to the genre.
Life changes and challenges: Novels often explore significant life changes like divorce, loss, motherhood, career shifts, and the impact of these events on characters.
Character-driven narratives: While plot is important, character development and emotional arcs are often the primary focus.
Can include various subgenres: Women's fiction can intersect with other genres like romance, historical fiction, or even thrillers, but the core focus remains on the emotional journey of a female character.
Broad target audience: While marketed towards women, the genre's themes and relatable characters can resonate with a wider audience.

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Historical Fiction

Key characteristics of historical fiction:

Setting in the past: The story is set in a time before the author's own consciousness or a significant time before the present.
Fictional elements: While rooted in history, the plot, characters, and specific events are typically fictional.
Historical accuracy: Authors strive to accurately depict

Key characteristics of historical fiction:

Setting in the past: The story is set in a time before the author's own consciousness or a significant time before the present.
Fictional elements: While rooted in history, the plot, characters, and specific events are typically fictional.
Historical accuracy: Authors strive to accurately depict the historical context, including social structures, customs, and significant events, even if the specific details are fictionalized.
Exploration of the past: Historical fiction often seeks to understand and explore the past, offering insights into different cultures, social structures, and human experiences.
Connection to universal themes: While set in the past, historical fiction can explore universal human experiences like love, loss, resilience, and the impact of historical events on individuals.
Combination of fact and fiction: The genre often blends historical facts with fictional narratives, creating a rich tapestry of the past and present.

Examples of historical fiction:

Novels like "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, which explores the lives of African American maids in the 1960s American South.
Books by Hilary Mantel, such as "Wolf Hall," which portrays the life of Thomas Cromwell during the reign of Henry VIII.
The "Bridgerton" series by Julia Quinn, which, while romantic, is set in the Regency era in England.

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Otherworldly Fiction

Crime and Mystery Fiction

Fantasy:

Core Elements: Magic, mythical creatures (dragons, elves, etc.), secondary or entirely fictional worlds, often with medieval or similar settings.
Focus: Exploration of supernatural themes, good versus evil, heroism, and the power of the human spirit.
Examples: Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Song of Ice and Fire.

Fantasy:

Core Elements: Magic, mythical creatures (dragons, elves, etc.), secondary or entirely fictional worlds, often with medieval or similar settings.
Focus: Exploration of supernatural themes, good versus evil, heroism, and the power of the human spirit.
Examples: Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Song of Ice and Fire.

Paranormal:

Core Elements: Supernatural beings (vampires, werewolves, ghosts), magic, or other unexplained phenomena existing in a modern, real-world setting.
Focus: Often involves mysteries, hidden worlds, and the interaction between the supernatural and everyday life.
Examples: Twilight, True Blood, The Dresden Files (urban fantasy).

Science Fiction:

Core Elements: Futuristic settings, advanced technology (space travel, robots, time travel), alien life, and extrapolation of scientific principles.
Focus: Exploring potential futures, examining the impact of technology on society, and considering "what if" scenarios.
Examples: Dune, Foundation, Star Wars.

Overlap:

There can be overlap between these genres, particularly in urban fantasy, which combines elements of fantasy and paranormal in a contemporary setting.
Some works might blend elements of science fiction and fantasy, such as stories featuring advanced technology with magical or mythical elements.
The term speculative fiction is sometimes used as an umbrella term for all these genres.

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Crime and Mystery Fiction

Crime Fiction:

Definition: A genre characterized by narratives focused on criminal acts, the criminal justice system, and the motivations and actions of criminals.
Key Elements: Criminal activity, investigation, suspense, and often explores the darker aspects of human nature and the complexities of justice.
Subgenres: Detective fiction, c

Crime Fiction:

Definition: A genre characterized by narratives focused on criminal acts, the criminal justice system, and the motivations and actions of criminals.
Key Elements: Criminal activity, investigation, suspense, and often explores the darker aspects of human nature and the complexities of justice.
Subgenres: Detective fiction, courtroom drama, hard-boiled fiction, and legal thrillers.
Focus: The crime itself and the process of uncovering the truth, often with a focus on the criminal's perspective.

Mystery Fiction:

Definition: A genre that centers on the puzzle of solving a crime, often a murder, through the investigation of clues and evidence.
Key Elements: A mysterious crime, suspenseful plot, red herrings, false leads, and a detective or investigator who solves the puzzle.
Focus: The process of solving the mystery, with the emphasis on revealing the truth and the culprit.
Relationship to Crime Fiction: Mystery fiction is often considered a subgenre of crime fiction, but it specifically emphasizes the puzzle-solving aspect.

Similarities:

Both genres involve crime as a central element.
Both genres often feature suspense and a focus on uncovering the truth.
Both genres can explore themes of justice, morality, and the human condition.

Key Differences:

Crime fiction can encompass a broader range of criminal activity, while mystery fiction often focuses on a specific crime, like a murder, to be solved.
Crime fiction may explore the criminal's perspective, while mystery fiction typically focuses on the detective's investigation.
Mystery fiction is more likely to feature a "whodunit" element, where the identity of the criminal is unknown until the end.

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Please read carefully

English language only, please.

What are we looking for?

First and foremost, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your interest in sharing your manuscript with Luna Eden.

We highly value your work and are honoured to consider it for traditional publication.
We are looking for submissions in women's fiction, historical fiction, crime and mystery, and otherworldly fiction, which could be a magical combination.
We are particularly interested in manuscripts with main or secondary characters who represent diversity, equity, and inclusion. Whilst we understand that fiction can either exclude or portray people in a negative light, we would encourage our authors to write about these issues in a balanced way.

Consider this before sending your pitch:

What guidance would be provided at the cinema? If it's an 18, please don't send it. We would love to see anything 12, PG, or Universal (and would consider things that might fall under a 15 rating).

Please note that we are not looking for Graphic violence or erotica.

Graphic violence refers to vivid, brutal, and realistic acts of violence depicted in the media.
Erotica refers to art that portrays or describes sexual activity with the intention of arousing sexual feelings.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion encompass people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, ability, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.

How do I pitch my book?

When submitting your literary work, it's important to provide a complete overview of it. This should include the title of your piece, its length, genre, and a brief premise, as well as a pitch of up to 500 words. Additionally, you should clearly identify your targeted audience and explain how your book fits into the current market landscape. Lastly, don't forget to include a brief bio that showcases your writing qualifications or experience. (Luna Eden Publishing will accept a link to your author page.) It is a tall order, but it can be done. Please keep it in standard font (no handwriting fonts).

What can I expect to earn?

You will be offered a three-year traditional publishing agreement with no advance against future royalties, with options to renew or dissolve after that period. There will be functions to cancel within the agreement before the three-year period.

We will cover all publishing and distribution costs, and will pay for the initial extensive marketing cost up front (Please see below for ongoing promotions). Rest assured, we are committed to transparency and fairness throughout the process.

Your royalties will be fixed for the three years at 45% of profits on your book.

Luna Eden will take 45% of profits and put aside an additional 10% of the profits for future marketing. If no profits are made or fall below £100 per quarter, Luna Eden will pay for promotions across social media sites for that quarter and will not recoup the cost from past royalties.

(If a book costs £1.00, publishing is 50p, the profit will be 50p. 27.5p will go to the author, 27.5p will go to the publisher, and at least 5p will go towards the marketing of the book for the next quarter. You may audit the publisher yearly regarding your book.)

We are unable to provide author copies, but you may purchase up to 50 per quarter at the publishing and shipping cost.

What is the time frame from the initial pitch to the final publishing?

The process of publishing a book is a comprehensive undertaking that requires a great deal of dedication and hard work. It can take up to six months to go from the initial draft to the final edit, with an additional three months required for cover design and formatting.

Please fill out the form to pitch your book!

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