Small Press
ruadanbooks.comRuadán Books
Opens in 6 monthsIndependent publishing0 open opportunities listed
About the press
Ruadán (pronounced ROO-ah-dawn) Books is an independent publisher focusing on dark thrillers and speculative fiction. They have a passion for raising up new talent as well as working with experienced authors, and especially welcome writers from marginalized demographics.
Publishing focus
FictionNovellaShort Story CollectionsNovel
Selected authors
Mike Allen, Nick Mamatas, J.R. Blanes, Jeff Somers, Mercedes M. Yardley, Sarah Read, Errick Nunnally
Calls & opportunities
0 listedNo opportunities listed yet
Check the organization’s website for its latest calls and programs.
Manuscript submissions
Reading periodApr 1 to Apr 30
Reading feeNo
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Ruadán editors want speculative fiction stories, dark thriller stories, and genre-bending tales that explore the darkness in all of us. We expect deeply flawed characters, sweeping settings, and gritty detective work.
Read official guidelinesBooks
Explore titles from the press’s catalogue.
Book covers aren’t available yet
Visit the press’s website to explore its catalogue.
Visit press website ↗