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Markets for Mystery and Suspense Writers

Mystery and suspense writing is a popular genre with many markets for authors to submit their work. Some popular markets include:

  1. Traditional publishing houses: Many major publishing houses have imprints that specialize in mystery and suspense novels. These include Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster.

  2. Digital-first publishers: Some publishers focus on releasing books in digital format before releasing them in print. These include Amazon's Thomas & Mercer and 47North imprints, and Bookouture.

  3. Independent presses: Many independent presses also specialize in mystery and suspense novels. These include Poisoned Pen Press, Severn House Publishers, and Down & Out Books.

  4. Magazines and anthologies: Many magazines and anthologies publish short mystery and suspense stories. These include Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, and Best American Mystery Stories.

  5. Self-publishing: With the rise of self-publishing platforms such as Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing and Kobo Writing Life, authors can self-publish their mystery and suspense novels.

It's important to note that each publisher or market may have different submission guidelines, so it's important to research each one before submitting your work.

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