2026 Look Fors:

Adult Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Adult Nonfiction

Clean Reads Only

Please understand that we are a clean reads company and will only publish books that meet our policy guidelines.

Read them carefully.

Literacy Agency Contact:

Dr. Jen Lowry, Founder, Co-President, monarcheducationalservices@gmail.com

Bloom & Nectar Books Submission Guidelines

Clean, Value-Based Stories That Inspire

Welcome to Monarch’s adult imprints: Bloom (clean adult fiction) and Nectar (mission-aligned nonfiction). We publish for safe shelves—books adults can enjoy and families can trust, without second-guessing what’s on the next page.

Our Promise: Clean, Value-Based Stories That Inspire.

Non-Negotiables for All Submissions

To protect reader trust and uphold the Monarch standard, we only consider manuscripts that meet these requirements:

• No profanity (including strong language and profanity substitutes used as profanity)
• No explicit sexual content
  • Sweet and Wholesome Romance only (no spice)
• No extreme violence (no graphic gore, torture detail, or gratuitous brutality)
• Content must align with safe-shelf expectations: wholesome tone, respectful treatment of sensitive topics, and a values-forward worldview

If your manuscript is a better fit for edgy/explicit markets, we won’t be the right publisher—and that’s okay. We are building a clear lane and a trusted brand. Clear is kind. We wish you the best where your journey takes you.

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Bloom Books

What We’re Seeking

We are currently considering:

• Romance: sweet/wholesome, emotionally rich, strong relationship arc, integrity
• Fantasy: clean, imaginative, wonder-filled, adventurous, series-work, no explicit graphic content or extreme violence, if romance is involved – sweet/wholesome only.
• Science Fiction: clean, compelling, high-concept or character-driven, no explicit graphic content or extreme violence, if romance is involved – sweet/wholesome only.

Word Count Guidelines (recommended)

• Romance: ~50,000–95,000
• Fantasy: ~80,000–120,000
• Science Fiction: ~70,000–120,000

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Nectar Books

What We’re Seeking

Nonfiction that is:

• practical, encouraging, and values-forward
• clearly positioned for a specific audience by an expert in the field (credentials required)
• built for real-world impact (families, educators, community leaders, readers seeking growth, Early Christian history, Orthodox Christianity, etc. – surprise us)

What to Submit for Nonfiction

We expect a proposal (not a full manuscript up front), including:

• working title + subtitle
• audience + need + matter (“who, why now, why does it matter to you and others”)
• comparable titles (3)
• chapter-by-chapter outline
• 1–2 sample chapters (best representative chapters of the quality of your work)

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Submission Packet

Email submissions to: query.monarchpress@gmail.com

Subject line format (required):
QUERY — [BLOOM or NECTAR] — [Genre/Topic] — [Title] — [Last Name]

Include ALL of the following

1. Query Letter (paste into the email body)
   Must include:
   • title, genre/topic, word count
   • 1–2 sentence hook + short summary
   • target audience
   • 2–3 comparable books (recent, ideally last 3–5 years)
   • why Bloom or Nectar is the right fit for you
   • how do you know our company and what about clean reads draws you in
2. In a Google Doc link with commenting rights given to query.monarchpress@gmail.com, paste all of the following requirements. Add the link to the body of your email with your query. No attachments will be opened.
   • First Chapter (or first 10–15 pages)
   • Synopsis (with spoilers) –
     • 1–3 pages covering the full plot and ending
     • Include the resolution and character arc
   • Author Bio / Resume (brief) –
     • writing credentials, relevant expertise, speaking/teaching platform (if applicable)
   • Social Media + Online Presence –
     • links to author website + primary platforms (FB, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Goodreads, etc.) – we will check
   • Content Notes + Warnings (required)
     • list any potentially sensitive content (ex: depression, mental health, PTSD, addiction recovery, death/grief, abuse mentions, etc.)
     • confirm compliance with Monarch clean reads requirements (no profanity, no spice – only sweet and wholesome romance, no explicit content, no extreme violence)
3. Publishing History (required)
   • Has any part of this manuscript been previously published (including self-published)?
   • Is it currently under contract elsewhere?
   • Is this a simultaneous submission? (see policy below)
   • Have you used Artificial Intelligence in any way to develop this manuscript. We do not take AI submissions. Do not send it if it is not original.

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Response Time

We aim to respond within 6–12 weeks. If you have not heard back after 12 weeks, you may send a polite follow-up.

Simultaneous Submissions

Allowed unless we request an exclusive read. If another publisher offers, notify us immediately so we can respond quickly and stop our review process.

Previously Published Work

We only consider original, unpublished manuscripts. If your work was previously self-published and you think it is a right fit for Bloom or Nectar, query us first with sales history and your goals for a new edition. Why would you want to be a part of our company?

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What Happens If We’re Interested

If your submission is a fit, we may request:

• a full manuscript (Bloom)
• a full proposal + additional chapters (Nectar)
• a brief call to discuss vision, timeline, and next steps

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A Final Note to Authors

Submitting is brave work. We read with care and gratitude, and we’re building something distinctive: safe shelves with excellent writing and clear standards.

Clean, Value-Based Stories That Inspire—books the whole family can trust.