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Abaddon Books is a British publishing imprint, founded in 2006. It is part of the Rebellion group of companies. Abaddon publishes "shared-world" novels set in a number of narrative settings, with two or more authors writing in each series.

Oxford,   UK

Allen & Unwin is Australia's leading independent publisher, producing approximately 250 new titles each year including literary and commercial fiction, a broad range of general non fiction, academic and professional titles and books for children and young adults. Imprints include Allen & Unwin, Arena, Crows Nest and Inspired Living (MBS).

Crows Nest, NSW   AU

Independent Publishers Since 1967 - publishing an array of books, from crime and thrillers to literary, historical and women's fiction, to fantasy, memoirs, and books on popular culture.

London,   UK

Amphorae Publishing Group is a traditional publishing house based in St. Louis, MO, and houses three imprints.
Blank Slate Press publishes Historical, Crime, Contemporary, Mystery/Thriller, and Literary Fiction.
Walrus Publishing publishes SciFi, Romance, Regional, and Humor
Treehouse Publishing Group publishes Picture books, Middle Grade, and YA, both fiction and nonfiction

St. Louis, MO   US

Apocalypse Press publishes Horror, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, Supernatural, Dystopian, Gothic, Cyberpunk, crime,Sci -Fi and Zombie books.

Clacton on Sea, Essex   UK

Arkham House is a publishing house specializing in weird fiction founded in Sauk City, Wisconsin in 1939 by August Derleth and Donald Wandrei to preserve in hardcover the best fiction of H. P. Lovecraft. The company's name is derived from Lovecraft's fictional New England city, Arkham. Arkham House editions are noted for the quality of their printing and binding.

Sauk City, WI   US

Back Hall Press is a digital-first publisher serving up thoughtful, character-driven genre fiction by writers you'll love. With a focus on women and non-binary readers, we look for stories, styles and voices that mainstream channels don't often provide.
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Las Vegas, NV   US

Publisher of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction. A pioneer in e-book publishing.

Wake Forest, NC   US

Barking Rain Press is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. We publish novel and novella-length trade paperbacks, eBooks and hardcover editions of contemporary literature and fiction in a wide variety of fiction genres including crime, horror, mysteries, romance, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, thrillers, young adult, and historical fiction. We have open submissions periods in February and August of every year.

Vancouver, WA   US

Bearstache Books is an independent publisher located in Venice, California.

Venice, CA   US

Belgrave House offers ebooks of previously (paper) published fiction. We are especially noted for womens fiction, mysteries, contemporary, historical and paranormal romance.

Plano, TX   US

BelleBooks, Inc. was founded in 1999 with a focus on Southern fiction and has since broadened its offerings with the addition of a second imprint—Bell Bridge Books—in 2008. In 2013, an acquisition added a third imprint—ImaJinn Books. Currently the company publishes approximately 70-80 original titles per year (print and ebook simultaneously) in a variety of genres, which include: mystery/suspense, fantasy, science fiction, young adult, romance, general fiction, women's fiction, non-fiction, literary fiction and more.

Memphis, TN   US

Publishers of books in the horror genre primarily, but Black Bed Sheet books also considers Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult, Contemporary, Thrillers, and anything else with a dark theme.

Antelope, CA   US

Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. It has companies in London, New York, Sydney and New Delhi. Its four divisions include Bloomsbury Academic and Professional, Bloomsbury Information, Bloomsbury Adult Publishing and Bloomsbury Children's Publishing.

New York, NY   US

Publisher of YA (all genres), sweet romance, Inspirational and Christian fiction, especially romance

Indianapolis, IN   US

Bold Strokes Books offers a diverse collection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer general and genre fiction. Our fiction includes romance, mystery/intrigue, crime, erotica, speculative fic (sci-fi/fantasy/horror), general fiction, and young adult. Since its inception in 2004, our mission has remained unchanged: to bring quality queer fiction to readers worldwide and to support committed authors in developing their craft and reaching an ever-growing community of readers via print, digital, and audio formats.

Johnsonville, NY   US

Bombadil Publishing is a new world of publishing where young people write for young people! Our world is all about commitment, passion and drive; dreams, stories and passions. It is about expressing and sharing ideas and stories with others, creating, publishing, marketing and selling the perfect books for young people by young people between the ages of 12 and 26. We accept all genres.

Dornie, Scotland   UK

Established in 2005, Burning Shore Press is a publisher of serious "underground" literature and is based in Long Beach, California.

Long Beach, CA   US

Independent small press dedicated to publishing works on the theme of vampire fiction, folklore and fact, founded in 2006. We accept queries from agents and unagented authors.

Pepperell, MA   US

Carnation Books is an independent publisher of eBooks featuring queer characters, queer romance, and fantastic stories. Fandom-powered publisher of LGBTQIA+/MOGAI genre fiction. New authors welcome!

San Jose, CA   US

Castalia House is a Finland-based publisher that has a great appreciation for the golden age of science fiction and fantasy literature. We both publish fiction and non-fiction, with a focus on SF/F, science, and military studies.

Kouvola,   FI

Centrinian is a small independent publishing house founded in London on August 5, 2011. Our company publishes a broad range of quality fiction and non-fiction works.

London, England   UK

Founded in the heart of the south, Cerebro Press was established with one goal in mind: to publish the best dark fiction available from America's talented authors. In addition to fiction for adults, Cerebro publishes science fiction/fantasy for teens/young adults.

Knoxville, TN   US

Emerging publisher seeking manuscript submissions for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and some YA.

Greensboro, NC   US

Changeling Press is an ebook publisher with a focus on Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Futuristic, Dark Fantasy and Action Adventure and Gay Romance genres

Martinsburg, WV   US

Publishes science fiction and fantasy art books.

Trenton, NJ   US

Erotic science fiction and fantasy publishers.

Cambridge, MA   US

Comfort Publishing is a full-service publishing company producing an array of award-winning books in both fiction & non-fiction categories.

Concord, NC   US

Crow Flies Press is a Green and Independent publishing company dedicated to offering books that help to entertain, uplift, and enlighten; ultimately making the planet a cleaner, happier and more peaceful place. Crow Flies Press and our printers are part of the Green Press Initiative and have signed the Treatise on Responsible Paper. This Treatise promises the use of managed forests, recycled products and soy based inks in printing as well as reducing the carbon footprint in all business practices.

South Egremont, MA   US

Curiosity Quills Press (CQ) publishes the best in fiction under a slew of genres and themes, with a tip of the hat toward more unique and edgy stories of a high caliber.

Reston, VA   US

Dark Regions Press is an independent specialty publisher of horror, dark fiction, fantasy and science fiction, specializing in horror and dark fiction in business since 1985.

Portland, OR   US

Darkwater Syndicate is your source for uncommonly good reading. Every week we publish a brand new short story, free to read. We also publish books of quality, with an emphasis on fresh new voices. Our catalog is small at the moment, but it is growing.

Miami Lakes, FL   US

This Penguin Putnam imprint was the first publishing company ever devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy.

New York, NY   US

Random House imprints publishing science fiction and fantasy titles. Del Ray is an imprint of Ballantine Books, Spectra is an imprint of Bantam.

New York, NY   US

Divertir Publishing is an independent publisher located in Salem, NH. Our goal is to provide interesting and entertaining books to the world, as well as to offer new and exciting voices to the writing community. We seek to combine the knowledge of the established publishing houses with a unique understanding of the desires of the modern market.

North Salem, NH   US

DSP Publications is a boutique publisher of historical, science fiction, fantasy, mystery/suspense, horror, paranormal, and spiritual fiction.

Tallahassee, FL   US

Echoic Mobile Press is an interactive digital media publishing and technology company. We specialize in publishing ebooks and comics for our interactive mobile app and releasing stories with enhanced features on other digital platforms.

Matawan, NJ   US

Canadian press devoted to Science Fiction and Fantasy literature.

Calgary, AB   CA

We are a small, independent publisher and distributor that emphasizes the important role of editors in the publishing process. Our work includes mysteries, romance, science fiction, disability literature, and scholarly publications in history and anthropology. We have also recently launched Gen-E, our exciting new multicultural children's books line (Grades 2-12).

Laramie, WY   US

Unapologetically Christian publisher seeking quality fiction manuscripts with a strong message of redemption, forgiveness, and Jesus Christ.

St Clair, MO   US

Independent publishing house with imprints covering literary fiction, memoirs, non-fiction, speculative fiction, children's and YA. Eunoia means 'beautiful thinking' and is synonymous with quality publishing.

Auckland,   NZ

European Geeks is a small publishing house that specializes in science fiction and fantasy – in Children's, Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult genres.

Inglis, FL   US

Evil Alter Ego Press started out as a Tweet. That Tweet asked the question, “What are you doing tonight?” The answer, for those of you familiar with Pinky and the Brain (if you aren’t, go here) know what that answer had to be. Simply put, we were going to try to conquer the world.

EAEP wants to partner with authors to get their work into reader’s hands. That means authors are involved in decisions about cover, layout, editorial, promotion and final pricing. We believe no one will be more passionate about your book than you so why wouldn’t we include you?

Calgary, AB   US

Franklin/Kerr Press is a small full-service publishing company dedicated to helping our authors succeed in their literary careers. Our focus is on publishing quality works of fiction primarily in the horror, science-fiction, and thriller genres though we also entertain an array of other genres and sub-genres, such as fantasy and young adult.

At Franklin/Kerr, authors have our full attention. Once we accept a manuscript for publication we work with the author each step of the way to produce a well-tuned book ready for the world to devour. This includes getting input from the author on cover design, marketing materials and providing professional editing, formatting, e-book setup and more at no cost to the author. We ask that authors take a proactive role in their book′s success and allow us to take the literary journey along with them.

Concord, NC   US

Future House Publishing was founded in 2012 by Adam Glendon Sidwell when Adam published his book Evertaster. After cracking open the publishing world Future House Publishing is rolling out with a suite of YA, Middle Grade, and Picture books in 2015 from an exciting lineup of debut authors.

Provo, UT   US

Gehenna Publishing House is a newly-formed company that focuses on finding authors who specialize in the fields of Science Fiction and Horror. We are currently accepting submissions for short fiction.

Hattiesburg, MI   US

Genesis Press is the largest privately owned African-American book publisher in the country. Founded in Columbus, Mississippi in 1993, by two African-American attorneys, Genesis spawned the Indigo imprint, which was rapidly followed by Indigo After Dark, a series of erotica anthologies, and Love Spectrum, which portrays interracial relationships. Since then, Genesis has steadily increased its reach, and now brings its readers everything from suspense and science fiction to Christian-oriented romance and non-fiction.

Columbus, MS   US

Genius Book Publishing is a genre press focused on speculative fiction. We are generally interested in science fiction, fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic, superhero, and other genres, including combinations of these genres with others such as mystery, thriller, and romance. We will also consider books purely in the mystery, thriller, true crime, and romance genres (without a speculative element), which may be published under another imprint.

Encino, CA   US

Giant Squid Books is committed to publishing quality, diverse young adult fiction. A publishing community, founded by readers to support writers, GSB publishes ebooks and trade paperbacks that are sold online and hand sold to small bookstores.

Washington, DC   US

Golden Fleece Press is a full service publisher committed to publishing diverse, original works in any genre.

Centreville, PA   US

Grey Gecko focuses on new and emerging authors and great books that might not otherwise get a chance to see the light of day. We publish all our titles in hardcover, trade paperback, and ebook formats (both Kindle and ePub), as well as audiobook and foreign-language editions.

Katy, TX   US

Hadley Rille publishes Science Fiction, Fantasy & Archeology short stories & novels. We showcase diverse voices & bring a sense of adventure to readers.

Overland Park, KS   US

Harken Media enables voices of new artists with unique insights into compelling themes. We bring art to the world in digital, print, audio, and multimedia through our headquarters in Seattle, Washington

Sammamish, WA   US

Harvard Square Editions (HSE) is a publishing house run by Harvard alumni that grew out of the Harvard Alumni Association group, Harvard Writers and Publishers. HSE is looking for literary fiction with a social or environmental message. Its mission is to publish fiction that transcends national boundaries, especially manuscripts that are international, political, literary, sci-fi, fantasy, utopia and distopia. We appreciate aesthetic value and constructive social or political content, especially manuscripts related to climate change, deforestation, and conservation.

Harvard alum Editor in Chief David Landau heads up the Editorial Board, which oversees the process of selecting manuscripts for publication with the help of feminist playwright Susan Rubin and other board members.

Los Angeles, CA   US

We’re accepting submissions from every genre except erotica. In addition to our historical novels, we've published numerous award winning anthologies, awesome contemporary and mystery novels, heart-inspiring Christian novels, young adult fantasies, our first 'must have' non-fiction writer’s reference book, our first young adult inspirational, and even a children's illustrated book. Our newest venture is 'boxed sets' that are so well-received online. The area we're really hard to build up right now is our Christian/Inspirational/family line.

High Springs, FL   US

Hodder & Stoughton is a major publisher within Hachette UK, one of the UK’s biggest publishing groups. We publish a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles and are renowned for passion, quality and delivering bestselling commercial books in many different formats.

London,   UK

We strive to foster the creative cultural expression of Indigenous Peoples through the publication of beautifully crafted books which involve Indigenous Peoples in all levels of production and by supporting activities which promote Indigenous literary development and the development of Indigenous publishing.

Wiarton, ON   CA

Kraken Press is the brainchild of George Cotronis. Created in 2012, it is based out of the Northern wilds of Sweden. We publish dark fiction; horror, dark fantasy, noir and thrillers.

Luleå,   SE

Publisher of fiction, primarily in ebook form.

Dunrobin, ON   CA

Lakewater Press is a boutique publisher currently open to submissions in all genres across Adult, New Adult and Young Adult.

Varsity Lakes, QLD   AU

Less Than Three Press is a strong rising presence in the LGBTQ romance community. Together with a network of highly talented editors, artists, and writers, LT3 provides quality fiction, priding itself on stories that put substance first.

Rocky Mount, NC   US

Lethe Press is an independent publishing house specializing in speculative fiction and books of queer interest. Named after the Greek river of memory and forgetfulness, Lethe Press is devoted to ideas that are often neglected or forgotten by mainstream publishers. Founded in 2001 by author Steve Berman, Lethe Press has grown steadily to become one of the larger gay presses.

Maple Shade, NJ   US

Library Tales Publishing is an independent book publishing company founded in 2011. The company is focused on publishing, marketing and distributing self-help, memoirs and niche fiction books by qualified and talented authors. Currently releasing an average of 20-30 new titles every year, Library Tales Publishing was founded during the peak of the digital publishing revolution and one of its very first releases was a memoir on Kindle. Today, Library Tales Publishing has domestic and international distribution, film rights, and sales representation throughout the world and is heavily invested in digital and physical distribution channels; its editorial choices are motivated primarily by quality content and long-term relationship potential with its authors.

New York, NY   US

Love-Love Publishing is a very small book publisher specializing in many genres. Our books range from gentle themes of love, romance, suspense, period dramas and comedies, to epic love stories, and thrillers. We strive to bring our readers quality books with great stories and memorable characters.

Madison, WI   US

We are a small independent Canadian press with a focus on the weird, unusual and occasionally transgressive. Fiction that plays with boundaries before ignoring them altogether; erotica with dark humour and a taste for the outré; and poetry for people from other planets. Martian Migraine books are available almost exclusively in e-reader format through the usual fine online retailers, although we sometimes make forays into producing physical books and chapbooks in limited press runs. Mostly when we’re feeling nostalgic.

Victoria, BC   CA

Martin Sisters Publishing is an independent publisher dedicated to delivering a quality reading experience to book lovers.

Barbourville, KY   US

A quirky little independent book publisher offering today's greatest fiction and non-fiction titles. Publishes fiction in fantasy, historical, horror, literary, mainstream, mystery, paranormal, romance, science fiction, suspense, thriller, YA (for ages 14+), YA-YA (YA by young adults, ages 12-19), upmarket and commercial.

Saint Charles, IL   US

Specialising in science-fiction, Fan-related Genre and literary fiction, MediaAria CDM is founded on the principle of discovering and nurturing new talent in publishing and the art of storytelling.

London, England   UK

Melange is a royalty-paying company publishing in e-books (digital formats) and print books (Print on Demand NOT mass-market print runs.) We pay authors 40% net royalties on digital formats and 10% on print. We are actively seeking submissions for the genres listed below.

Romance, sweet, sensual and erotic, westerns, science fiction, horror, contemporary, chic-lit, men's fiction, women's general fiction, action-adventure, speculative, drama, gay, lesbian, urban fantasy, paranormal, cross-genres, urban fantasy, young adult, mainstream fiction, and non-fiction. "Melange" is for every reader's taste in literature

White Bear Lake, MN   US

We publish fiction novels in e-Book and paperback form, primarily focusing on stories that look at other worlds, the question of 'what-if?' or seem to involve 'outside the box' thinking. Our stories are never ordinary, the dialogue and the action engaging, the characters believable, and there will always be some element of romance or adventure. We are dedicated to bring our readers novels that will not only entertain them, but also teach them something about the world they live in by showing them one that mirrors it.

Windsor, ON   CA

Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC is a genre-oriented publishing company. We publish stories in the following genres: science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romance, including the sub-genres of steampunk, cyberpunk, diesel punk, alternate history, weird westerns, and mash-ups.

Kernersville, NC   US

MonkeyBrain Books is an independent press specializing in science fiction and fantasy fiction and nonfiction genre studies.

Austin, TX   US

We publish mystery novels, horror novels, anthologies, and story collections. We also publish funny horror.

Tarpon Springs, FL   US

We are a micro press, which means we only publish a few titles per year. We focus on quirky books, not on a particular genre.

Mercer Island, WA   US

We are a micro press, which means we only publish a few titles per year. We follow the traditional publishing model, with a few caveats.

We tend to publish an eBook first. So far we have followed up all of our full length eBooks with a paper version, but this remains on a case by case basis.

Mercer Island, WA   US

Lesbian Feminist Publisher of quality lesbian literature. We have ebooks & paperbacks. Check out the ever popular Stoner McTavish Mysteries or our new mystery by Carlene Miller. The Kate Allen and Meg Darcy series are also popular and great reading.

Chicago, IL   US

NightLark Publishing is an independent publisher devoted to providing an unforgettable experience to our readers and support for our talented authors. We publish the following genres: romance (not erotica), thriller, action/adventure, urban fantasy, mystery, young adult, and middle grade.

Camby, IN   US

Ocean Publishing has focused exclusively on nonfiction books about nature, marine life, environment and conservation.

Flagler Beach, FL   US

Odyssey Books is committed to publishing engaging and beautifully written books. Books that stretch the imagination, challenge pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, or take readers to far-flung climes. Books are always a journey. And as our name suggests, we invest in epic journeys, adventurous voyages and intellectual or spiritual quests. Readers are sure to find a book within our range of titles to challenge, inspire and entertain.

Fyshwick, ACT   AU

Pagan Publishing is a small-press publisher of role-playing game materials, specializing in Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu game of Lovecraftian horror.

Seattle, WA   US

Parragon is the largest illustrated non-fiction publisher in the world. For more than twenty years we’ve made enriching and entertaining content accessible to readers all around the globe. The book world is changing. As an industry leader, we continue to provide innovative multi-platform content and impeccable service to retailers and consumers. Whether you want a printed book, an e-book or an app, we exceed expectation. We’re new publishing.

New York, NY   US

Penguin Group publishes under a wide range of prominent imprints and trademarks, among them Viking, G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, Dutton, Penguin Books, Berkley Books, Gotham Books, Portfolio, New American Library, Plume, Tarcher, Philomel, Grosset & Dunlap, Puffin, and Frederick Warne.

New York, NY   US

Polis Books is an independent book publisher founded in 2013 aiming to deliver all the service and professionalism of a major trade publishing house with the innovation and speed necessary to thrive in a rapidly-changing book market.

New York, NY   US

Books in a wide variety of genres in traditional and digital formats as well as downloadable unabridged audio books

Greybull, WY   US

We are an avid independent publisher, connecting you to great stories by great authors. We produce books in the traditional way—a commitment to quality and a keen interest for compelling content. However, we also keep an eye to the future, watching for ways to make your reading experiences even more enjoyable and satisfying. From the Piedmont region of North Carolina, we bring you our world of quality genre fiction and select non-fiction and invite you to join us in Seeing the Future.

Winston-Salem, NC   US

Random House, Inc., the world's largest English language trade publisher, publishes books in nearly every category.

New York, NY   US

Red Deer Press publishes upscale children’s picture books, including illustrated children’s Aboriginal titles, contemporary juvenile and young-adult fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction.

We produce creative and contemporary books by enlisting a balance of established and emerging authors and illustrators guided by a production team of expert editors, designers and production personnel. We enlist publishing talent from across Canada, publish to the national and international markets, and continually strive to creatively promote and market our books.

Markham, ON   CA

Since 1995 Red Sage Publishing, Inc. has built its reputation by publishing excellent, sophisticated and erotic romance. As the first erotic romance publisher in the industry, our first anthology, a series of four novella length stories by Bonnie Hamre, Alice Gains, Jeanie LeGendre and Ivy Landon, Secrets Volume 1, was published in 1995. These authors are the pioneers of women’s erotic romance.

Committed to quality and sensuality, we’re constantly searching for great writers, steamy story-lines, well-crafted plots, and powerful character development regardless of genre or subgenre and we know that if an author writes what they love and readers will follow!

Seminole, FL   US

Ring of Fire Publishing is an independent press offering fresh voices in all genres of fiction

Seattle, WA   US

A trade publisher publishing anthologies as well as many genres of fiction. Non-fiction is considered on a case-by-case basis.

St. Louis, MO   US

Rogue Phoenix Press is an ebook and POD print publisher focusing on genre fiction.

Salem, OR   US

Rosarium Publishing is a fledgling publisher specializing in speculative fiction, comics, and a touch of crime fiction—all with a multicultural flair. Does not accept direct, unsolicited submissions, except for active projects listed on their website.

Greenbelt, MD   US

Salvo Press proudly publishes quality mysteries, thrillers, and literary books in eBook and audiobook formats.

Jersey City, NJ   US

Launched in 2005 with a vision of bringing extraordinary fiction to compulsive readers (who sometimes can't wait for a book to actually be printed), Samhain Publishing is an international publisher of ebook and traditional print fiction, proud to partner more than 600 authors of romance and horror fiction.

Cincinnati, OH   US

Sartoris Literary Group is a traditional publisher that takes a non-traditional approach to publishing, offering unique voices of the South in both fiction and non-fiction.

Brandon, MS   US

ScienceThrillers Media is a new, boutique book publisher specializing in fiction and popular nonfiction with scientific or medical themes. We are building our list now.

Sacramento, CA   US

A U.S.-based publisher of children’s fantasy, children’s picture books, inspiration, fiction, history, and business titles. As an imprint of Deseret Book, Shadow Mountain publishes and promotes a variety of books, all of which reflect the values espoused by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Salt Lake City, UT   US

Publisher of novels in print and electronically that are primarily based on Fantasy and Science Fiction themes, but also with titles in Action / Adventure, Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers.

Holliston, MA   US

Simon & Schuster publishes over two thousand titles annually under 35 different imprints, and is one of the four largest English-language publishers.

New York, NY   US

Soul Mate Publishing welcomes you to romance, where two become one. We offer high-quality romantic fiction for readers around the world. Our novels, written by only the finest authors, will be available both electronically and in paperback.

Macedon, NY   US

Speaking Volumes is a traditional publishing house that represents many New York Times, USA Today, National Best-Selling and Award-Winning Authors. We publish a wide spectrum of genres which include Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action Adventure, Horror, Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers, Westerns, Poetry, and more. Speaking Volumes publications are available as eBooks, Print Paperbacks, and on Audio.

Santa Fe, NM   US

The Story Plant was founded in 2008 by two long-term industry professionals, Lou Aronica and Peter Miller. From the start, the company has been dedicated to publishing quality fiction and to developing authors. Though we're always trying to improve, we feel that we've delivered on both. Our books regularly receive rave reviews and since our launch, nearly a third of our novels have appeared in the top 100 of one major bestseller list or another – and often several at once.

In 2013, The Story Plant was acquired by Studio Digital CT, LLC, a limited liability company headed by Lou Aronica. With this, Mitchell Maxwell came on board to add his unparalleled blend of creativity, passion, and business acumen. The house is currently in the process of the most aggressive expansion in its history.

Stamford, CT   US

We focus on lesbian publishing and gay publishing. Our books feature women who love women, men who love men, bisexuals in gay, straight, poli, or other relationships, asexuals, people with diverse gender identities and racial and ethnic identities.

Our focus on genre fiction, like science fiction, westerns, and mysteries, means that our stories feature more action and adventure than most lesbian publishers and gay publishers. Many of our books and eBooks feature kick-ass heroines. This means that violence often accompanies them. Our books are not always for the squeamish.

Matthews, NC   US

SynergEbooks was founded in March of the year 1999 in North Carolina by Debra Staples and has since moved its base of operations to central Tennessee. During the last few years, SynergEbooks has established itself as a company with a firm foothold in electronic publishing, and has already expanded to include CD-ROMs, audio books and trade paperbacks, carrying more than 350 digital titles, more than 125 of which are available in print.

Columbia, TN   US

Bought by HarperCollins in 2011, Thomas Nelson is one of the leading trade publishers in the United States. They are also the world’s largest Christian publisher. They provide different forms of Christian literature, Bibles, e-books, journals and digital applications

Nashville, TN   US

Tolling Bell Books is an independent publisher of quality fiction whose goal is to produce two adult and two children's books each calendar year. The company was founded in the hopes of bringing recognition to smaller-name authors that are often overlooked by the larger, traditional publishing houses. The company was established in 2003 with one title. Since that time Tolling Bell Books has published books under several imprints and will continue to expand the company's title list over the next year and into the future.

Norcross, GA   US

Tor Books is the most successful science fiction and fantasy publisher in the world. Also publishes science fiction and fantasy for teens under its Tor Teens imprint, and comics and graphic novels under its Seven Seas imprint.

New York, NY   US

Tramp Press aims to find, nurture and publish exceptional literary talent. Founded by Sarah Davis-Goff and Lisa Coen, Tramp Press is committed to publishing only the best and most deserving books, to encourage, support and maintain Ireland’s literary talent, and to enrich the lives of readers.

Dublin,   IE

A general interest and LBGT friendly, publishing company, specializing in: fiction, non-fiction, and LBGT, as well as children's books. Including the sub-genres: romance, intrigue, crime, murder/mystery, action/adventure, history, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, biography, auto-biography, and how-to.

Jacksonville, FL   US

Manitoba's oldest literary house, Turnstone Press produces fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction and has launched the careers of award-winning poets. Its Ravenstone imprint publishes speculative, horror and mystery fiction

Winnipeg, MB   CA

Challenging the status quo with books that interrogate, commentate and inspire. Showcasing the depth and breadth of Australian fiction to a wider audience, TPP aims to raise awareness of women's voices in science fiction, fantasy, horror and crime genres.

Yokine, Perth, WA   AU

Publisher of mystery, romance, science fiction, young adult and other fiction titles.

Kingsport, TN   US

Tyche Books is a Canadian small-press specializing in science-fiction and fantasy anthologies, novels, and non-fiction, all available as ebooks and trade paperbacks. We crave innovative stories that push the boundaries of our imaginations. We want to discover new voices and propel established authors further along their journey.

Edmonton, AB   CA

publisher specializing in Fantasy Art & Science Fiction, and Self Help/Health related titles.

Nevada City, CA   US

The University of Tampa Press extends the educational mission of the University through the publication of works of scholarship, creativity and regional interest. Its publications disseminate the fruits of learning to a wide audience of serious readers both within and beyond the academic institution. They only consider book-length poetry submitted through the annual Tampa Review Prize for Poetry, and rarely publish excerpts.

Tampa, FL   US

University Press of New England is an award-winning university press supported by a consortium of schools: Brandeis University, Dartmouth College, University of New Hampshire, and Northeastern University. UPNE has earned a reputation for excellence in scholarly, instructional, reference, literary and artistic, and general-interest books.

Lebanon, NH   US

Venture Press is an independent ebook publisher of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Our commitment is to rediscover and reinvigorate classic books, giving new life to esteemed novels in the digital age.

London ,   UK

Established in 2007, WiDo Publishing LLC™ is a family-owned and operated, literary small press located in Salt Lake City and Houston, committed to publishing outstanding books in a variety of genres. We release twelve to fifteen books a year and are currently accepting submissions.

Salt Lake City, UT   US

Wild Child Publishing is a small independent press that is known for working with newer/unpublished authors and editing to the standards of NYC publishers.

Culver City, CA   US

We specialize in digital publishing and internet marketing, and we need product to sell in this ever-growing, ever-expanding global readership. If you're a published author with a back-list to which you've recovered the rights, if you're an expert on any subject and want to be a published expert, if you're an educator: then we want to talk.

Las Vegas, NV   US

Wyrm Publishing was founded by Neil Clarke in 2007. Neil previously owned and operated Clarkesworld Books, an online speculative fiction bookstore. It was while running the bookstore that he started the Hugo and World Fantasy Award nominated online publication, Clarkesworld Magazine, which now continues as part of Wyrm. In addition to publishing high quality signed limited editions by authors like Gene Wolfe, Tobias S. Buckell, and Charles Stross, Wyrm also publishes trade paperbacks and hardcovers.

Stirling, NJ   US

Zumaya publishes trade paperbacks and ebooks in all popular genres and categories.

Austin, TX   US