Riverdale Avenue Books Acquires Circlet Press

Independent publisher Riverdale Avenue Books has acquired the assets of Circlet Press, an independent small press focused on science-fiction and fantasy works with sex-positive erotic themes. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]

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