Penguin Random House Launches New Adult Crossover Imprint DUSK

Penguin Random House has launched DUSK, a new adult crossover imprint focused on romance, fantasy and genre-blending fiction, targeting readers across traditional publishing categories.
on Sep 15, 2026

New Penguin Random House Adult Crossover Imprint DUSK Launched
The publishing giant, Penguin Random House, has announced the launch of its new adult crossover imprint, DUSK, which would deal in romance, fantasy, and crossover fiction. DUSK is an imprint which has been created in order to bring fiction titles catering to adults which also have crossover appeal.

This imprint will primarily target the fiction genre that falls between two existing publishing genres, which include romance and fantasy.

Imprint is one of many initiatives by Penguin Random House to increase its product offerings in the expanding adult crossover segment. Establishing a home for those titles will enable the authors who write in that niche to have a distinct identity.

Also, the establishment of the imprint takes place during a period when novels such as romantic fantasies and other genre-mixing fictions remain very significant in the broader world of books, especially amongst young adults.

With its emphasis on romance, fantasy and crossover fiction, DUSK is one of the numerous specialized imprints from Penguin Random House.