White City Press

Open to: Authors represented by an agent, authors who previously worked with Jay Hartman, and authors from closed established publishing houses or bringing an out-of-print backlist should submit directly to Jay Hartman; unrepresented authors with other existing publications should submit to [email protected]. Previously self-published works are typically not accepted unless the author has a significant backlist and following.

Open submissions for the 2026–2027 publishing calendars. Seeking cross-genre mysteries where mystery is central, YA/NA mysteries, mysteries with protagonists over 55, historical mysteries set from 1950–2000 (especially the 1980s), international mysteries, novellas, series, and short story collections; no flash fiction. Submit a description, complete Word manuscript, and marketing plan. Submissions are welcome any time and are typically read in March, June, September, and December.