Last year I submitted my novel to solstice and was accepted for publication. I did extensive research about them online and even paid for a subscription to publishers clearinghouse to look up their sales, which are very low. I reached out to two authors who published with them and both had very meh experiences overall. I think the contract was rather disheartening. There really was no way that this publisher is making any money for their authors. There is no marketing of any kind and their website drew very concerned comments from my friends and family. I really hate to talk bad about anyone online but overall I got weird vibes from them. Initially I was over the moon to be offered a contract and after much research and discussion I felt like I was being misled into thinking this was something it isn’t.

This is an author mill. Accepted my novel without any comments (not sure they even read it) and sent me a contract, which provides author copies only if the author pays for them at 75% of list price and purchases books in batches of 10. Also a total rights grab--every right under the sun in perpetuity. I asked about these clauses and was curtly told by the assistant that they don't negotiate. Definitely a pay-to-play outfit (even if the payment only comes in the form of paying for author's copies). Also, most covers are amateurish. Respect yourself and your work. Avoid this publisher. I'm still doubting they ever read my novel in the first place....

Queried on 02/02/2025
Contract offer received on 02/28/2025

Had a novel accepted by this publisher. I find the staff friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. So far no complaints. I would recommend a submission to them.

"We are an epublisher which means electronic publisher. We work primarily through email and do not set up zoom meetings or in person meetings."

Seems a bit sketchy... like even if you do e-books you should be accessible to your authors. Not going to query them.