Palmas Publishing & Misadventure Press

hereinafter referred to as Palmas Misadventure is seeking submissions for the anthology series 

QUICK LITTLE NAUGHTY THINGS

publishing four times per year. (Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, Halloween/Fall Harvest, Holidays)

The goal of this anthology is to help existing authors who have published works (stand alone or series) cross market and promote their books to new readers and audiences through this collaborative publication. 

The submissions for this short contemporary romance anthology can be naughty or nice, sexy or sweet, taboo or traditional, opposite or same sex, multicultural, etc.  — but they have to be hot (at least one explicit open-door sex scene), fun, and entertaining. We want stories with heart. They must have or at least allude to HFN/HEA.  No straight up erotica. 

We are ALL INCLUSIVE. 

There will NOT be a shared world, only the shared theme. While it is highly encouraged to submit a story that is a spinoff from an existing book, it is not required.

Please note: we are not currently accepting paranormal romance for this anthology. We may, however, for future themes open up submissions for other romance sub-genres. 

The anthologies will be published in both paperback and ebook. At this time, the anthologies will be exclusive to Amazon.  

Deadline to submit: November 1, 2021

Please read all sections of this call before submitting. Submissions that do not follow the below guidelines will be returned unread.

If after reading the below information you still have questions, please submit to: quicklittlenaughty@gmail.com

The first anthology anticipated publication date is 2/1/2022

  • The theme for this submission is Valentine’s Day Special and must be open door contemporary (we want steamy). ALL-INCLUSIVE, OWN VOICES, etc is encouraged. (No straight-up erotica, stories must include or allude to HFN/HEA) 
  • It is acceptable (and highly encouraged) for your story to be a spinoff or based on existing characters you own the rights too. (Spinoffs from current series will improve marketing and promotion to your books)
  • Submissions for this edition are open from 12:00 am August 25, 2021 through 11:59 pm, November 1, 2021.
  • All Submissions (see format guidelines below) must be sent to quicklittlenaughty@gmail.com
  • $20 Submission fee (non-refundable) per submission.
  • Multiple submissions are acceptable.
  • We are looking for submissions between 3K and 8K words. 
  • Submissions do not guarantee acceptance. Palmas Misadventure reserves the right to deny/refuse to publish.
  • Any entries not accepted will receive one-page feedback and critique within 60 days of submission close date.

Please fill out the notice of intent form below and we will add you to our communication list (scroll to bottom)

Author/Publishing Agreement

  • All Authors will receive ONE author copy (eBook only) from the publisher within 30 days of print release.
  • The publisher will NOT pay any royalties to the authors. 
  • Both the author and the publisher agree to market and promo the anthology with the ultimate goal to drive traffic to the author platform
  • All rights of individual stories revert back to authors after 90 days, with the following condition.
    • Reprints of individual stories by authors must be branded to the anthology indefinitely. The publisher will provide all individual covers to the authors within 90 days of the anthology publication date. All individual book covers will be branded to the current anthology theme. (no cost to author unless author chooses to provide their own stock image to be used on the cover template. Author is responsible for stock image fees. All supplied stock images must include proof of copyright)
    • While the anthologies will remain enrolled in KU, authors are not required to enroll their individual stories in KU when rights revert. 
  • $20 Submission fee is due upon submission. This is non-refundable even if your story is rejected. Make sure it’s good! 
  • Manuscripts must be edited and proofread before submission. Manuscripts with typos, grammar mistakes, and poor structure will be returned. The publisher will not edit manuscripts. The publisher may or may not request a resubmission for inclusion if we like the story. 
  • All authors are expected to actively promote the anthology in their groups, on their pages, websites, etc
  • Promo images and promotional content will be provided by Publisher during the initial 90 days 
  • Acceptance to one publication does not guarantee acceptance to any subsequent publication. 
  • Resale price is set by the publisher. 
  • Accepted authors will be invited to an author only Facebook group where we will share information and promote group collaboration.

Submission Format

  • Must be a Word file, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font
  • No graphics, except an author picture
  • Author bio
  • Any social media, website, newsletter sign-up, where to shop links to direct readers to your platform. Remember, this is a marketing anthology. Tells us where to send readers where they can connect to you and find your books. 
  • If your story connects to a series, you may provide a brief lead in (less than 200 words) to entice readers to read your books (include a where to shop or sign up link)

Deadline to submit: November 1, 2021

Submit questions to quicklittlenaughty@gmail.com