Dear Crime Fiction Publisher, Library Journal will be previewing 2019 spring, summer, and fall crime fiction in the May 2019 issue. The focus will be on notable series debuts, stand-alone titles, and first novels being published between May and November 2019. The article will also explore the current state of the genre. Among the topics we’re interested in exploring: Are thrillers still the biggest trend in crime fiction? What’s your breakout thriller of the summer? What are the new trends in psychological suspense and thrillers? Has the political women’s movement affected crime fiction, perhaps with an uptick in strong female characters and more women authors? New directions for best-selling crime fiction authors. What new series or stand-alones are they launching? Are they changing how they publish? Historical mysteries. What’s the hot new intersection between historical fiction and historical mysteries? Are WW I and WW II still popular with writers and readers? What other historical periods are trending now? What’s new in the cozy world? Are there any new occupations or settings for the amateur sleuths in cozies? How about debut authors? Are you acquiring more mysteries in translation? What new areas of the world are attracting attention from U.S. publishers? Are you seeing more genre-blending in crime fiction? We’re seeing more efforts toward equity and inclusion in the literary fiction and fantasy/science fiction realms, how about in the crime fiction and mystery genres? Is the genre becoming more diverse in terms of authors and stories being told? Are you acquiring more self-published titles? What’s happening with the genre in other formats (digital, audio)? Are you devoting more resources to voice-activated and audio products? Do you see crime fiction audiobooks becoming more popular? Any new crime fiction imprints or small presses launching this year? What’s new in the indie mystery publishing scene? Has the runaway success of true-crime podcasts, documentaries, and books bled over into the crime fiction world? Libraries are an important market for crime fiction publishers. How are publishers tailoring their library marketing efforts? Where are publishers meeting their contacts in the library market beyond ALA and BookExpo? Please email the following information: author, title, ISBN, page count, price, marketing plans, formats available (print, audio, ebook), and a brief description—(along with any relevant quotes from editors or publishers)—to Gregg Winsor at [email protected] and be sure to cc Liz French at [email protected]. DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting information is Feb. 20, 2019. Sincerely, Liz French
Senior Editor
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