Regal Crest Enterprises (RCE), established 1999, is a small press 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. Fiction that falls into this category may be of any gen ...

. 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. Fiction that falls into this category may be of any gen ...

, 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 Culture of ancient Rome, ancient Rome, and many ...

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 The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is an American non-profit organization established in February 2004 as a literary and educational organization for the study, discussion, enjoyment, and enhancement of Lesbian literature. In 2020, in order ...

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 literature. ...

. Various other awards have been received as well, including those offered by The Alice B Readers Award 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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