Regal House Publishing is an independent press founded in 2014 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established with a commitment to literary excellence and a author-centric ethos, the press publishes a carefully curated list of fiction, including novels, short story collections, and literary anthologies. Its mission is to champion distinctive voices and narratives that might be overlooked by larger commercial houses, fostering a community of readers and writers who value craftsmanship and emotional resonance. The press operates with a small, dedicated team and emphasizes close collaboration with authors throughout the publishing process.
Publishing focus
Regal House seeks works of literary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science-fiction, and memoirs. Their imprint Fitzroy Books publishes YA and MG fiction. Their House of Kel imprint publishes fantasy, science fiction & romantasy. Fugere Books publishes novellas. Pact Press publishes fiction, poetry, short story collections that feature themes such as racism, discrimination, homelessness, social justice, immigration, religious and gender issues, as well as LGBTQIA concerns. Pact Press also publishes anthologies, the net proceeds of which benefit charitable organizations.
PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslationNovellaShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovelMemoirPoetry Collections
Selected authors PJ Royal, Pim Wiersinga
Calls & opportunities
4 listed
Manuscript submissions
Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsNo
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Regal House Publishing accepts submissions directly from authors and agents. For general submissions, send a query letter, a synopsis, and the first 10-15 pages of your manuscript. They are particularly interested in literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, and short story collections. The W.S. Porter Prize for Short Story Collections is an annual contest with a reading period typically from January to March; check the website for exact dates and guidelines. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify them immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times can vary from 2-4 months. Always review their catalog to ensure your work aligns with their aesthetic.
Please direct submissions to our Submittable platform, accessed from our submissions page at www.regalhousepublishing.submittable.com .