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Lyrical Press (Kensington)

Kensington Publishing

DeadlineOpen anytime (no fixed deadline)
Pay / prize
Terms on offer
Entry fee
Free
Length
Mysteries 75,000–100,000
Eligibility & notes
Cozy mysteries, psychological suspense and thrillers, among others. Email a query plus synopsis to ONE editor. No reply means no. Allow 3+ months.
Last checked
2026-10-28

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