Matters of the Heart

This is one of four books to be published in November, just in time for Christmas.  November is "Genre Month" here at Sonder - there will be a fantasy collection, a thriller collection, a sci-fi collection and this - a romance collection.

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"Matters of the Heart" is a collection of old-fashioned Mills & Boon type romance stories. ​Mills & Boon novels generally followed one of these formulas and this is what we are looking for in this anthology. 

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• Modern: High-octane drama filled with alpha billionaires, glamorous international settings, and intense passion.

• Historical: Sweeping escapism featuring Regency rakes, rugged Highlanders, and medieval warriors.

• Medical: High-flying doctors and dedicated nurses balancing workplace pressure with intense romance.

• True Love: Heartwarming, emotional, and uplifting stories focused on everyday romance.

• Heroes: High-stakes romantic suspense where characters face danger and fight for survival.

• Afterglow: Modern, highly relatable contemporary romances packed with a heavy dose of spice

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About Your Story

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• The story is a romance story first and foremost and should be grounded in real life (no horror, fantasy or sci-fi elements)

• Keep it traditional and inline with one of the formulas above

• Your story can be historical or contemporary

• This book is intended for adult readers

• Each story should be 3000 - 6000 words

• You remain the copyright owner of your story and you are free to publish it elsewhere. More details ​

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Formatting

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• We will provide a Microsoft Word template for you to use, along with style and formatting guidelines. 

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Project Rules

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• No submissions from under 18s for this particular project.

• Your story must be all your own work.

• Your story must not contain anything that is legally questionable or libellous.

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How the book will be sold

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• The book will be sold primarily on Amazon.  

• You will have the option to buy as many copies as you like at half price if you choose, which you can resell or give away.

• We ask authors to spread the word among friends and family - after all, they'll want to read your story!

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Deadline and Publication Date 

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• Submission deadline: 31st December

• Publication date: January / February 2027

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Money

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• We will never ask you to pay to contribute to our books

• We do not pay royalties but you can make money from your story by buying as many copies as you like at a discounted rate and reselling although there is no obligation to do so. 

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