Let's Get Digital, Digital: Random House Accepting Submissions for Digital Imprints

If you are one of the crazies overachievers who wrote a book during NaNoWriMo this month, here is some exciting news for you -- and for the rest of us who have shorter works we'd like to get published.

The Random House Publishing Group has launched three new digital imprints alongside their existing Loveswept digital imprint.

RHPG wants to to "give new authors the opportunity to showcase the best of what these genres have to offer . . . For the first time in history, authors will be able to forge wide-reaching and long-lasting relationships with their audiences, and we at Random House can’t wait to explore and create new opportunities in the digital space. The possibilities are endless, and we’re excited to offer authors the best opportunities to take advantage of this growing marketplace."

Editors are looking for submissions in these individual imprints:

Alibi - Mystery and Suspense
Flirt - New Adult
Hydra - Science fiction, fantasy, and horror
Loveswept - Romance and Women's

Word counts vary between 15,000-30,000 for shorter works and 40,000-60,000 for longer works (for all you NaNo folks).

Visit their website for information about submission process and guidelines and FAQ.

My apologizes to Oliva Newton-John for altering the lyrics to her "Let's Get Physical" song to "Let's Get Digital." Now where did I put my headband and leg warmers?

Happy Mother's Day - Win Free Books From Bookreporter

Happy Mother's Day!

Bookreporter has some amazing giveaways going on this month, especially for women who love to read.

While I can't enter (darn it) because I'm a Bookreporter reviewer already, I thought I'd share a link and some details with my blog visitors who love to read, write, and get free books!

Here's a sampling of what they're giving away this month:

The Roots of the Olive Tree by Courtney Miller Santo - 200 specially formatted early reader editions to give away to readers who would like to preview the book.

Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon - 25 copies to readers who would like to preview the book and comment on it.

The Book of Summers by Emylia Hall - 25 copies to readers who would like to preview the book and comment on it.

Visit the Bookreporter Contests page to find details on how to enter and even more chances to win!

Good Luck, and Happy Mother's Day!