Simon & Schuster UK officially launched Simon Stream, their new global digitally focused imprint for commercial/page-turning fiction (romance, crime, thrillers, fantasy, and more). It publishes simultaneously worldwide in English across formats, with a data-led approach aimed at both traditional and indie-leaning authors.
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Official page: simonandschuster.co.uk/p/simon-stream
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New X/Twitter account: @SimonStreamBook (posted the launch announcement this morning)
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Publishing director: Victoria Pepe (formerly of Lake Union)
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Open submissions portal is active (unagented submissions welcome; full manuscripts preferred; aiming for responses within about a month)
First announced titles include a five-book cozy crime series (The Moriarty & Co Mysteries by Jack Gatland).
It’s fully operational now.
And many thanks to Tamatha Cain for giving us a heads-up on this amazing news!