Regal Crest Enterprises (RCE), established 1999, is a

small press A small press is a publisher with annual sales below a certain level or below a certain number of titles published. The terms "indie publisher" and "independent press" and others are sometimes used interchangeably. However, when a distinction ...

publisher of

lesbian literature Lesbian literature is a subgenre of literature addressing lesbian themes. It includes poetry, plays, fiction addressing lesbian characters, and non-fiction about lesbian-interest topics. A similar term is Sapphic love, sapphic literature, encom ...

. As of January 1, 2021, RCE became an imprint of Flashpoint Publications and is based in Ohio. Since the publication of its first title in 1999, RCE's primary focus has been on

lesbian fiction Lesbian literature is a subgenre of literature addressing lesbian themes. It includes poetry, plays, fiction addressing lesbian characters, and non-fiction about lesbian-interest topics. A similar term is Sapphic love, sapphic literature, encom ...

, though some other titles have also been issued. The press publishes mostly in the genres of lesbian romance, lesbian mystery, lesbian essays and collections, lesbian speculative fiction novels, and

lesbian erotica Lesbian erotica deals with depictions in the visual arts of lesbianism, which is the expression of female-on-female sexuality. Lesbianism has been a theme in erotic art since at least the time of ancient Rome, and many regard depictions of lesb ...

short-story anthologies along with some gay fiction works, particularly in the realm of sci-fi and romance. Reviewers at The Lesbian Review have generally been very upbeat about the quality and variety of books published by this press. Prior to the merger, books from Flashpoint Publications were also reviewed favorably by The Lesbian Review. A typical year includes 10 - 14 trade paperback releases. Total titles in publication currently exceed 120. A number of RCE authors have won

Golden Crown Literary Society Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is an American nonprofit organization established in 2004 for those with an interest in Sapphism, Sapphic literature. Since 2005, GCLS has at its annual conference presented Golden Crown Literary Awards (Go ...

Awards, and one author has been shortlisted for a

Lambda Literary Awards Lambda Literary Awards, also known as the "Lammys", are awarded yearly by Lambda Literary Foundation, Lambda Literary to recognize the crucial role LGBTQ+ writers play in shaping the world. The Lammys celebrate the very best in LGBTQ+ literatur ...

. Various other awards have been received as well, including those offered by

The Alice B Readers Award The Alice B Readers Award is given annually to living writers of lesbian fiction whose careers are distinguished by consistently well-written stories about lesbians. Named for Alice B. Toklas, the award is given once, only, in appreciation of care ...

and The Rainbow Awards. Authors with award-winning books include: * Brenda Adcock * Kelly Aten * Renée Bess * Verda Foster * Melissa Good * Lori L. Lake * KE Lane * Kate McLachlan * Patty Schramm

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