AVALONIA​
Fiercely Independent Publishers of books exploring Magick, the Occult, Mythology & the Gods
www.avaloniabooks.com
New Author Submission Guidelines
Expanding the Esoteric Horizons ... is not an easy thing to do.
We do our best - and that is only possible with authors who share our vision.
Your book does not have to be a work of literary acclaim.
It should be original, well-researched and - if it presents contemporary practices - should be based on lived experience and successful results.
Still interested? Then please read on:
​Avalonia is once again welcoming proposals for publication. If you’re an author with a strong foundation in your subject and a passion for sharing knowledge, we’d love to hear from you.
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What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in well-researched, non-fiction works that align with Avalonia’s areas of focus:
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Scholarly or informed works on the history of Gods and Goddesses from global cultures and pantheons.
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Studies of medieval, Renaissance, and other historical texts of magic, including the Solomonic tradition.
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Explorations of the histories, practices, and beliefs of contemporary Pagan and Esoteric traditions.
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In-depth works on folklore, mythology, and folk magic, with a strong research foundation.
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Practical guides focused on polytheistic devotion, ceremonial magic(k), and witchcraft.
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Biographies of individuals who have made significant contributions to the modern Pagan, Goddess, Occult, and Esoteric movements—especially those whose stories have yet to be told.
We Do Not Publish:
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Fiction, fact-fiction, or alternate history
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Poetry, prose, or creative writing
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Channeled works of any kind
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Polemical or hostile works directed at other authors, traditions, or faiths
About You, the Author
We encourage submissions from authors who:
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Are familiar with one or more titles published by Avalonia. This will help you determine whether your work aligns with our catalogue.
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Are passionate and well-informed about their subject. You should have a genuine desire to share your knowledge and experience with others.
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A Note on Publishing Realities
We value transparency. Please be aware of the following:
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Non-fiction writing—especially in niche fields—rarely provides a full-time income. Many authors support themselves through other careers, consultancy, or teaching.
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Avalonia offers a generous royalty on sales, provides complimentary copies upon publication, and allows authors to purchase additional copies at wholesale rates. We do not offer advances.
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A successful book requires a partnership. While Avalonia promotes its titles through retail and wholesale channels, your passion and outreach are vital. Are you willing to invest time and energy into promoting your work? If so, we’d love to work with you.
Ready to Submit?
If you feel your work is a strong match for Avalonia, please email us at:
avaloniabooks @ gmail.com
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Include the following in your submission:
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Working Title & Description
A 200–300 word summary outlining the unique angle of your book and why it matters. -
Table of Contents & Sample Chapter
This helps us understand the structure and tone of your work. -
Author Biography (200–500 words)
Tell us about yourself, your background, and why you’ve written this book. -
Market Summary
List existing titles on similar topics and explain how your book stands out.
We look forward to hearing from you!
"The ability to summon aid from the Invisible World was the acme of the magical art, promising direct access to preternatural power and knowledge. Difficult, dangerous, and potentially damnable as it was, traffic with spiritual beings and intelligences, whether angelic, demonic or “other” (nature spirits, fairies and the dead) was what set the conjuror apart from other mortals.
― Jim Baker, The Cunning Man's Handbook
“The sin which is unpardonable is knowingly and wilfully to reject truth, to fear knowledge lest that knowledge pander not to thy prejudices.”
― Aleister Crowley, Magick: Liber Aba: Book 4