Carina Press did an informative session about the history of the brand, and then had some fun -- letting attendees decide the covers of a couple of books. It was great to see how people reacted to the different options, and why.
I'm so excited to see how readers react to the BDSM trilogy from Linda Aicher coming out in November. It's scalding hot.
Now for the Carina basics ::
HARLEQUIN'S DIGITAL FIRST IMPRINT
first books published in 2010
2-4 digital releases a week
special projects like editors choice & special calls
publication in digital, audio and print potential
5-8% acceptance rate
BUSINESS MODEL
digital royalty rate 40% of net 3rd party sales, 50% of net direct sales
no DRM, which is why they are sold on a separate site than the other HQ books
worldwide rights/all rights
quick speed to market 7-9 months
contract term is shorter - 7 years
no advance because of higher royalty rate
TOP GENRES IN E-BOOK :: contemporary romance, paranormal, romantic suspense, erotic romance
TOP GENRES IN PRINT :: contemporary romance, romantic suspense & mystery
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