Culicidae Press

Culicidae Press, LLC is a peer-review publishing house that was founded by Mikesch Muecke in Ames, Iowa, in 2005 to serve creative writers and their readers worldwide with an alternative to traditional publishers. We distribute our publications across the globe and pride ourselves on exceptionally well-designed books, whether they are hardbound, paperbacks, or digital (Kindle, Apple Books, or audio books). We publish original works in almost any field (with the exception of astrology, spirituality, UFO and Zombie studies), although over the last few years we have focused on biographies, scholarly books, poetry, and publications concerning the designed environment, as well as the fine arts. Peer Review After receipt of a new manuscript we take out any identifying information and send the text to at least two outside reviewers who will comment, in writing, using the following categories: Overall Impression/Summary of Text Suggestions for Improvement Suitability for Publication The editor then combines the comments from the two outside reviewers, adds his or her own observations, and returns the review in written form to the author. Usually this process takes at least four to six weeks. Please note that, in most cases, we initially reject manuscripts but we also give constructive criticism through the peer-review process that helps authors improve their manuscript for a second submission, if they choose to do so.