We are an independent entrepreneurial publisher of books and digital materials that edify, entertain, and empower.

Founded by Sharon Arpana Edwards in 2013, Consonant Books is a Minority/Women-Owned small business in Los Angeles (NAICS code 513130). Though primarily focused on Sharon’s books, we are open to publishing well-crafted fiction, memoirs, and devotionals by underrepresented authors.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: If you have a completed manuscript in a genre listed above, please send us a query with the following information.

1. Book title and subtitle.
2. Current word count.
3. Book synopsis (300-500 words).
4. Author bio, social media handles, and a brief personal testimony (200–400 words).
5. First five pages of a children’s book. For every other genre, please include the first 500–550 words of the opening chapter.
6. Marketing plan.
7. Endorsements received, if any.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. We do not accept manuscripts with graphic and gratuitous sex and violence.
2. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be read.
3. Your contact information will be kept confidential and your manuscript, if requested, will be shared only with our editorial board.
4. Please allow 7–10 weeks for a response.
5. A rejection generally means that as a small independent publisher, we are unable to adequately market and promote your book in a highly competitive market.
6. Unless we accept a manuscript for publication, we will not offer any feedback or suggestions for improvement.
7. If you need a manuscript evaluation or editorial help, you may request one separately from Sharon Arpana Edwards, who has edited many fiction and nonfiction manuscripts in her 25+ years as an editor. Details are on the Editorial Services page.

Please use the contact form below for manuscript queries and permissions requests about our backlist. Thank you.