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 winner; Roy J. Beckemeyer, Nelson Poetry Book Award winner; Edna Bell-Pearson, 2020 Kansas Notable Book Award winner; Michael 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: 
Direct, 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. Their goal is to create a network and system of support for today’s independent authors. Their service is to ensure that the stories they 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
P.O. Box 333
Emporia, KS 66801
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Last updated: Feb 22, 2024