Meadowlark Press

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir
Representative Authors: 
Kevin Rabas, Poet Laureate of Kansas (2017-2019), Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Poet Laureate of Kansas (2009-2012), Cheryl Unruh, two-time Kansas Notable Book Award winnerRoy J. Beckemeyer, Nelson Poetry Book Award winnerEdna Bell-Pearson, 2020 Kansas Notable Book Award winnerMichael D. Graves - 2016 & 2021 Kansas Notable Book Award, James Kenyon - Two-time Martin Kansas History Book Award winner
Book Types: 
Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats: 
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Reading Period: 
Sep 1 to Dec 1
Temporarily closed to submissions
Response Time: 
Greater than 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
11 to 20
Distributors: 
Meadowlark Press - We encourage readers to purchase direct from our bookstore (meadowlarkbookstore.com) Indie-Bound Ingram Amazon

Editorial Focus

Specializing in Books by Authors from the Heartland Since 2014

Meadowlark Press is an independent publisher, born of a desire to produce high-quality books for print and electronic delivery. Our goal is to create a network and system of support for today’s independent author. Our service is to ensure that the stories we love and believe in are presented to readers in a manner that enhances an author’s work.

Tips From the Editor

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Watch for our open reading periods. Our processes are evolving and changing as we grow!

Contact Information

Tracy Million Simmons, Owner/Publisher
PO Box 333
Emporia, KS 66801
Contact E-mail: 
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2023