Q&A with Freya Press

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by C. Margery Kempe

Today I’m happy to ask a few questions of a new publisher whose themes are very dear to me. They’ve got a couple of new releases as well as a call for submissions.

Can you tell us a bit about the origin of Freya Press?

Freya Press came about when a group of online friends with a mutual love of Maine (yes, the state in north east US), were discussing self-publishing and all its pros and cons. Two of this group, Tara Olson and Kate Spencer, already had novels written, but felt they were without the tech savvy to see this through. This is where I stepped in. I already web admin several other sites for friends and family, and have an abiding love of tinkering with tech. I bought the domain, set up the site, and Freya Press was born.

We wanted to distinguish ourselves from the growing population of small presses, so we decided that a focus on female writers who were writing for a predominantly female audience was going to be our mission statement. That is not to say our releases cannot be enjoyed by male readers, quite the opposite actually. We wanted to ensure that our audience could read the kind of female characters we like to read, a mixture of strong and vulnerable in just the right amounts.

What current releases do you have?

Harvest Moon by Tara Olson (Book 1: New England Werewolves).

Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance

River Montgomery is a singleton living in Millinocket, when one unseasonably hot summer brings the romance she didn’t realise she was missing. József is tall dark and handsome, but also a werewolf. As their romance develops, her life spirals out of control when she is exposed to the supernatural world of organised crime.

Amazon.com (kindle), Amazon.com (paperback)

Amazon.co.uk (kindle), Amazon.co.uk (paperback)

Also available in various e-formats through Smashwords, AllRomance, Lulu, Kobo, WHSmiths, or through the Freya Press site store for a 15% discount! Please visit the book’s page for full retail information and a sample.

Sylvan God by Katherine Spencer

Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance

When the stresses of London life become too much for Neena Addams, she leaves for her dream home on the banks of a lake in Sabattus, Maine. Known as Newt to her friends, she finds more than the quiet lives she craves in the shape of her handsome and reclusive neighbour, Jake Archer. only the love of a good woman can tame this wild man of the forest, this Sylvan God. But can Newt’s dreams of an idyllic life with Jake survive when threatened by the US Government?

Amazon.com (kindle), paperback available shortly

Amazon.co.uk (kindle), paperback available shortly

Also available in various e-formats through Smashwords, AllRomance, Lulu, Kobo, WHSmiths, or through the Freya Press site store for a 15% discount! Please visit the book’s page for full retail information and a sample.

Are you currently seeking submissions?

Freya Press currently has a call for submissions for an erotic romance anthology around the theme of Cowboys. The cowboy with his boots, tight jeans, and of course, the hat, is an enduring and iconic figure throughout romance. They embody the tough alpha male, yet their mannerly ways reveal a gentler side.

We are looking for short stories between 5000 and 8000 words, closing date for submission is 31st May 2013.

Please see the call for full submission requirements and information.

http://www.freyapress.co.uk/2013/01/call-for-anthology-submissions-cowboys-a-wild-ride/

 

What does the ideal Freya Press story need?

The ideal Freya Press story has strong and interesting female characters, and not just the archetypal damsel-in-distress. We prefer a ‘happy-ever-after’ ending, but this is not a deal breaker if the story is good enough. The sex needs to be explicit, but within the confines of a romantic story, not just simple erotica. The story is key and not just a vehicle to move from one sex scene to another. So far, we have only released erotic romances, but we are interested in introducing other genres in the future such as fantasy, scifi and horror.

 

Anything else you want to add or links you’d like to highlight?

As well as the anthology, the second book in Tara Olson’s New England Werewolves is due for release this summer, called Hunter’s Moon. We are currently talking to another couple of authors about full length novels so keep your eye on the website for more information. Alternatively, you can follow us on Facebook, or Twitter.

Thanks!

Filed under: C. Margery Kempe, erotic romance, Kit Marlowe