Authors
Interested in getting your books on our shelves? You’re in the right place.
Partner With Us
Thank you for supporting an independent, woman-owned bookstore. Our Founding Authors program and currently closed at this time. We will evaluate new author submissions on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of submissions received, an individual response for every submission is not possible. If your titles are selected, our team will be in touch using the information provided on the website form. Author signings are limited only to those authors who are currently stocked on our shelves. No author submissions will be accepted by email, DM or drop off.
Author FAQ
We’re Cypress’s first and only romance-exclusive independent bookstore — and we’re building something special.
We are a romance-focused independent bookstore, specifically featuring the categories of adult contemporary, romantasy, western and sports romance. We support both traditionally published authors and independent authors. Please use our form for consideration. We do not accept author submissions via email, DM or drop off.
Yes, we will offer both in-store and offsite large-scale signing opportunities on a scheduled calendar only for authors featured in our store. These events can include event/launch release, pre-order campaigns, ticketed events, elevated merchandise partnerships and media production opportunities.
Author gifts are closed at this time due to the volume of submissions. This opportunity will open again in the future.
Author Submission Form
Ready to Be a Founding Author?
Fill out the form below and we’ll reach out as openings become available. Questions? Reach us at hello@xo-books.com.
Thank You for Considering X&O
We know you have choices about where your books are sold. We’re honored you’d consider us. We can’t wait to get your stories into the hands of romance readers across Northwest Houston.