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I Heart SapphFic New Release Submission Form
This form is for submitting an e-book or audio books that is on preorder or has been published within the past 60 days on Amazon for inclusion in the IHS New Release newsletter as well as the BookFinder database.
If you have previously filled out this form for an ebook new release and would now like us to announce the audio version, you can use this
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Author Name
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Email address
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Secondary / Co-author (if applicable)
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ASIN (Given recent issues with Amazon preorders, if your book in not on preorder and does not have an ASIN but does have a
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Is this book part of a series?
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If yes, please list the series name
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If in series, which number is it? (1, 2, etc.)
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Tagline:
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one sentence
hook to entice readers to buy your book. (For example: She didn't expect heartbreak to lead to true love.)
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Short blurb:
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Full Blurb:
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Is the ebook enrolled in Kindle Unlimited?
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Is your book available in audio?
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If yes, who is the narrator? (Remember, AI narration is not eligible for inclusion at this time.)
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Has this book won one or more of the following literary awards? Please choose all that apply. We have only listed the most common awards within the sapphic community. At the moment, we are not planning to add any other awards. However, if your book has won an award that is not on this list, congratulations! Please make sure you have mentioned it in your blurb so readers know.
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Golden Crown Literary Award (Goldie)
Lambda Literary Award (Lammy)
Rainbow Award
Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY)
E-Lit Award
Lesfic Bard Award
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What is your book's primary genre?
(select only one)
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Action / Adventure
Anthology / Short Story
Apocalyptic / Dystopian
Fantasy
Gothic
Graphic Novel
Historical Fiction
Horror
Literary / General Fiction
Magical Realism
Manga
Memoir / Biography
Middle Grade / Juvenile
Mystery
Paranormal / Supernatural
Poetry
Romance: Comedy
Romance: Contemporary
Romance: Erotic / Erotica
Romance: Fantasy
Romance: Fairytale
Romance: Historical
Romance: Paranormal
Romance: Science Fiction
Romance: Suspense
Science Fiction
Speculative Fiction
Suspense
Thriller
Urban Fantasy
Women's Fiction
Young Adult / New Adult
LGBTQIA+ History
LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction
Main character archetype or occupation
(choose all that apply)
Note: If you write in an option, we will either do our best to slot you into an existing category or create a new category if it has a broad enough appeal.
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Accountant / CFO
Actor / Performer
Adventurer / Explorer / World Traveler
Alien / Extraterrestrial
Amateur Sleuth / Private Investigator
Angel / Demon
Antiques Dealer / Jeweler / Gallery Owner
Archeologist / Paleontologist
Architect
Artist / Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Astronaut / Space Explorer
Athlete / Coach / Umpire
Billionaire
Blue Collar Worker
Bodyguard / Bouncer / Security
Botanist / Gardener
Bounty Hunter
Brewer / Distiller / Vineyard Owner
Carpenter / Electrician / Plumber
Celebrity / Socialite / Model
CEO / Executive
Charity / Nonprofit
Chef / Caterer / Baker / Foodie
Clergy / Priest / Rabbi / Nun / Missionary
Computers / IT / Hacker
Cowgirl / Rancher
Criminal / Mafia / Prisoner
Dancer
Deity / Mythological
Director / Filmmaker
Doctor / Nurse / EMT / Midwife
Editor / Publishing / Literary Agent
Equestrian / Animal Trainer / Zoo Keeper
Escort / Courtesan / Sex Worker
Fae / Fairy
Farmer
Fashion Designer / Dressmaker / Tailor
Firefighter
Flapper
Flight Attendant
Florist
Ghost / Spirit
Government Employee / Civil Servant
Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist / Aesthetician
Handyperson / Maintenance / Fixit
Hobbyist (woodworking, knitting, etc.)
Homemaker
Housekeeper / Servant / Maid
Human Resources Professional
Immigrant / Refugee
Interior Designer / Design Consultant
Inventor
Knight
Law Enforcement
Lawyer / Judge / Paralegal
Librarian / Bookseller
Magician
Marketing / Advertising / PR
Matchmaker
Mechanic
Mermaid
Military
Museum Curator / Conservator / Historian
Musician / Pianist
Organizer / Life Coach
Office Worker / Assistant / Temp
Parent / Caregiver
Personal Trainer / Yoga
Photographer
Pilot / Ship Captain
Pirate
Podcast / Blogger
Politician / Diplomat
Psychic / Medium
Psychologist / Therapist
Race Car Driver / Daredevil / Stunts
Radio Host / DJ
Ranger / Safari Guide / Campground Worker
Real Estate / Realtor / Landlord
Recent Graduate
Reporter / Journalist
Resistance Fighter
Restaurant / Bar / Club Owner
Retired
Rock / Pop / Country Star
Royalty / Aristocrat
Sailor
Salesperson
Seeking New Career
Shaman / Healer
Shopkeeper / Cashier
Singer
Small Business Owner
Social Media Influencer / Reality Star
Social Worker
Soldier / Warrior
Sorcerer / Wizard / Alchemist
Spy / Assassin
STEM Profession / Scientist
Student
Superhero
Survivalist
Swordsperson / Archer
Teacher / Professor
Translator / Interpreter
Truck / Taxi Driver
Unemployed
Vampire
Veterinarian / Animal Rescue
Viking
Waitstaff / Barista / Bartender
Wall Street / Finance / Investor
Wedding Planner
Werewolf / Shifter
Witch
Writer / Author
Not Applicable
Other:
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Themes and Tropes (choose all that apply)
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Addiction
Adoption / Surrogacy
Adventure / Survival
Against All Odds
Age Gap
Aliens
Amnesia
Angsty
Arranged Marriage
BDSM
Bet / Dare
Blind Date / Setup
Body Positivity
Butch / Butch
Butch / Femme
Camping / Glamping
Character w/ Disability
Cheating / Infidelity
Coming of Age
Coming Out
Cozy Mystery
Danger / In Peril / On the Run
Dark Fantasy
Dark Romance
Dating Disaster
Disaster (earthquake, fire, etc.)
Disguised as a Man
Divorce
Dual Timeline (Past and Present)
Dystopian
Election / Campaign Trail
Enemies to Lovers
Erotic
Fairytale
Fake Relationship / Marriage of Convenience
Family Relationships
Fated Mates
Femme / Femme
FFM (polyamorous with a male love interest/sex scenes with male partner)
First Love
Fish Out of Water
Forced Proximity / Stranded Together
Found Family
Friends to Lovers
Ghosts
Girl Next Door
Growing Older
Grumpy / Sunshine
Harem
Hentai / Tentacle Erotica
Hiking / Mountain Climbing / Outdoor Sports
Historical
Holiday (Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, etc.)
Hot for Boss
Humor / Comedy
Ice Queen
Infertility
Inheritance
Interracial / Multicultural Relationship
Kidnapping / Disappearance
Kink
Legal Thriller
Living Abroad / Expat
Long Distance Relationship
Loss / Grieving / Widow
Love at First Sight
Love Triangle
Low Angst
Magic
Married or Established Couple
Mature Lead (40+)
Menage / Polyamory
Mental Illness
Misfit / Socially Awkward
Mistaken or False Identity
Murder / Crime / Serial Killer
Mystery / Suspense
Mythology
Nerdy / Geeky
Neurodiverse
Noir / Femme Fatale
No Strings Attached
Nursed Back to Health
Omegaverse
One Night to Forever
Online Dating
Only One Bed
Opposites Attract
Paranormal Encounters
Pet / Wild Animal
Police Procedural
Post-apocalyptic
Pregnancy
Quirky Characters
Reality Show
Return to Hometown
Revenge
Role Playing
Quest / Treasure Hunt
Religion
Rich Girl / Poor Girl
Road Trip
Romance After 50
Saving the World
Second Chance
Secret Crush
Secret Society
Self-discovery
Sex Toys
Single Parent
Slow Burn
Soulmates / Reincarnation
Sports
Stalker
Starcrossed
Starting Over
Steam Punk / Gaslamp Fantasy
Supernatural Elements
Taboo / Forbidden Relationship
Time Travel
"Toaster Oven" (I thought I was straight until...)
Vacation / Travel
Wake Up Married
Wartime
Workplace / Office Romance
Wounded / Illness
Not Applicable
Other:
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Story Setting (choose all that apply)
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Academic / School / University
Afterlife / Underworld
Airplane / Train
Art / Photography Studio
Bakery / Sweet Shop / Cafe
Big City / Urban
Boat / Ship
Broadway / Theater
Brothel / Sex Club
Campground / Summer Camp
Carnival / Fair / Circus /Amusement Park
Casino / Club / Bar
Castle / Palace
Concert / Performance
Convent / Monastery
Corporation / Office / Workplace
Courtroom / Law Office
Cruise
Desert
Farm / Ranch
Foreign Country
Forest
Golf Course / Country Club
Guest House / Airbnb
Historical
Hollywood / Movie Set
Hospital / Medical / Treatment Facility
Hotel / Inn
Investigation / Stakeout
Island
Jungle / Rain Forest
Kingdom / Realm
Lake / Cabin
Manor House / Estate
Military Base
Mountain
Museum / Library
Old West / Frontier
On the Road / Tour
Other Planet
Park / Zoo / Garden
Party
Police Station / Precinct
Prison
Radio Station / TV or Recording Studio
Resort / Spa
Restaurant / Diner / Food Truck
Sacred Space / Place of Worship
Seaside / Beach
Shop / Gallery
Small Town / Rural
Space Ship / Space Station
Sports Stadium / Gym
Suburban
Underwater
Vet Clinic / Animal Shelter / Pet Shop
Vineyard
War Zone / Battlefield
Wedding
Wilderness / Outback
Not Applicable
Other:
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Geographic Location (choose all that apply)
Note: If you have a made up town in a real country, please select the appropriate country/continent. The "Fantasy or Fictional" setting is for places such as Middle Earth or the Republic of Gilead.
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note: If uncertain, please write in your answer under other and we'll do our best to find the right category for you, or create new categories when needed to aid searchability.
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Africa
Arctic / Antarctic
Asia / Pacific Islands
Australia / New Zealand
Canada
Caribbean
Continental Europe
India
Ireland
Mexico / Central / South America
Middle East
Russia
United Kingdom: England
United Kingdom: Northern Ireland
United Kingdom: Scotland
United Kingdom: Wales
United States: Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)
United States: Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin)
United States: Mountain States (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming)
United States: Northeast (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont)
United States: South (Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia)
United States: Pacific (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington)
Fantasy or Fictional Setting
Space / Other Planet or Universe
Ocean / Sea
Other:
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"Heat" Index
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None (no sex or physical intimacy at all)
Sweet (kissing, holding hands, etc., but no other on the page physical intimacy)
Fade to Black (sex scenes are mostly implied and use euphemistic language)
Medium (sex scenes are included and may use mildly graphic description)
Hot and Steamy (full, graphic description of sexual acts occurs and may include crude language)
Extra Spicy (sex scenes are very graphic and may also include toys, kink, BDSM, etc.)
Main characters' sexual / gender identity (choose all that apply)
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Asexual or Demisexual
Bi or Pansexual
Lesbian
Queer
Questioning
Nonbinary / Gender Fluid
Two Spirit
Transgender
Femme
Butch / Stud
Androgynous
Tomboy
Other:
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In the interest of helping readers discover books with main characters who come from historically underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, please indicate if one or more main characters identifies as:
Asian
Biracial / Multiracial
Black / African American
Jewish
Latinx / Hispanic
Middle Eastern
Native American / Indigenous Person / First Nations
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
South Asian
Other:
Trigger Warnings: Please note, we will not feature books containing hate speech, promoting the abuse or sexual exploitation of children, or glorifying rape, pedophilia, or gratuitous violence. If books are found to have prohibited content, they will be removed from IHS. Books that do not otherwise violate our content policy but
do
contain any type of rape, graphic violence, or incest will require appropriate trigger warnings. If uncertain, please use "other" to describe the content in question.
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