Commercial Fiction · Open Submissions
At Gold House Publishing, we are looking for page-turning commercial fiction. Submit directly to us.
Four lists, one promise: stories that keep readers turning the pages. Here is what excites us in each.
We are drawn to emotional, high-stakes love stories with authentic characters, irresistible chemistry, and charming tropes. We enjoy modern settings as well as provoking historical ones. We are actively looking for romance with immersive fantasy worlds, where seductive romantic arcs are central to the story. Low and high spice are both welcome.
We are looking for gripping hooks, escalating tension, and page-turning plots that keep readers guessing. We are interested in fast-paced stories with captivating characters, satisfying twists, and the kind of drama and suspense that takes readers on a thrilling ride.
We are hungry for immersive, accessible fantasy with riveting magical worlds, fierce, relatable heroes and heroines, spectacularly high stakes, and grand adventures. Whether your story explores an epic realm or a magical world hidden within our own, we are looking for fantasy with broad commercial appeal, especially fantasy with romance and adventure at its heart.
We are looking for richly imagined stories from the past. From historical mysteries to romance, we want to read about relatable characters, immersive historical settings and periods, and engaging narratives with emotional journeys and high intrigue.
Scope & Clarity
We want to publish gripping commercial fiction that aligns with our expertise, which is why our current publishing list is focused on the genres above for now.
We are not currently seeking
The Editorial Advantage
At Gold House, we combine thoughtful, professional developmental editing with a clear understanding of commercial pacing, genre expectations, and what makes readers keep turning the pages. We work directly with authors to strengthen their story and give every book the strongest possible potential in a noisy and competitive marketplace.
We would love to hear from you. Submissions are open to all, completely free, no literary agent is required, and we welcome both debut and experienced authors.
