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After Dinner Conversation publishes a monthly short fiction literary magazine featuring thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues.

Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your “purpose.” It’s time to go deep in search of truth!

We also publish collections of short stories which originally appeared in our magazine, devoted to specific themes.

Alcove Press is published by Crooked Lane Books, and focuses on upmarket book club fiction that explores family, friendship, and community.

Baker Books has a vision for building up the body of Christ through books that are relevant, intelligent, and engaging. We publish titles for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, apologetics, spirituality, relationships, marriage, parenting, and the intersection of Christianity and culture. We also publish books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling, biblical reference, and leadership.

BDA Publishing was founded to help fringe authors looking for a home where their stories can truly shine. Our mission is to shape the future of publishing by removing implicit bias and preference, empowering authors like you to break the mold of genre, because every good story deserves a chance.

Beit Eshel Publications is the publishing house of author J.B. Schirtzinger, who started as a published poet, and has moved on to longer forms of composition, although he still has a fondness for good poetry.

Bell Jar Books is the imprint of author, Helen Steadman.

After publishing her first three novels with Impress Books, Helen decided she wanted to follow her own path in future. Supported with advice from the Society of Authors and the Alliance of Independent Authors, she negotiated an end to her existing publishing contract and went on to buy back the rights to Widdershins, Sunwise and The Running Wolf. After waving a fond farewell to her former publisher, she set up Bell Jar Books to issue new editions of her first three novels and to publish her fourth book: God of Fire.

Bethany House has been publishing high-quality books for more than 60 years. From humble beginnings as the publishing arm of a missions organization, we are now a division of Baker Publishing Group, the industry’s largest independent Christian book publisher.

Recognized as the leader in inspirational fiction, we publish many of the bestselling names in historical and contemporary romance, Amish fiction, romantic suspense, and many other genres.

Bethany House nonfiction includes award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors who are influential teachers, pastors, and ministry leaders. Our list encompasses a variety of subjects that help readers deepen their faith, including Christian living, devotions, family resources, and many more.

Bethany House books are available in print, ebook, and audio editions and are available everywhere books are sold. We are also committed to taking Christian writing to the wider world. To date, Bethany House titles have been translated into more than 60 languages.

At Bywater Books, we love good books just like you do, and we’re committed to bringing the best of contemporary writing to our avid readers. Our editorial team is dedicated to finding and developing outstanding writers who create books you won’t want to put down—after all, we are all stories.

Cardinal Rule Press produces high-quality children’s literature that empowers children through timeless messages of hope, courage and the Golden Rule.

We are a traditional publishing company located in southeast Michigan that produces a select number of books each year; all of which make a difference in the world while reflecting modern-day diversity.

Cardinal Rule Press leads the way in providing messages that empower families, schools and communities through inspirational children’s books and educational programs and events that support our books’ powerful themes.

Fawkes Press is a small, traditional publisher headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fawkes Press does not focus on any one particular genre, but seeks out a wide variety of stories. Our catalog looks like most home libraries – an exciting mix that guarantees a book to fit every mood.

Though we are small, we are mighty. We choose our authors carefully, and every release from Fawkes Press has a team of experts behind it to give our readers the best possible experience.

Our number one rule of doing business is to act in a way that indicates respect for others. In the delicate balance between profits and people, we will pick people every time. If Fawkes Press can’t make our part of the world a better place, we don’t need to exist.

Historical. Suspense. Mystery. Romance. And other stuff... Gilded Orange Books is the publishing home of author Patti Flinn, who writes fiction under her own name, and romance under the name Ava Bleu.

Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Grass Valley Publishers is the publishing home of author Christian Hendrix, a Twin Cities librarian who has completed five novels.

Greenleaf Book Group LLC is a publisher and distributor best known for its innovative hybrid business model, distribution power, and award-winning designs. Named one of the fastest growing companies in the United States by Inc. magazine, it has represented more than 3,800 titles, including over 50 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestsellers.

Harbor Lane Books, LLC is a US-based independent, digital publisher of commercial fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. We are also the home of EverLust Books—our erotic romance and erotic fiction imprint that is currently open for submissions, EverDark Books—our dark fiction imprint that will be opening to submissions soon, and EverImagine Books—our children’s imprint that will be opening to submissions soon!

Hewlett-Beighton is a small, family-run publishing house in Nottinghamshire established in 2021. The company predominantly creates and publishes children's and young-adult fiction books.

Sarah and Katy - the founders of HB Publishing House - met whilst teaching in Primary Education. Their passion for all things 'books' brought them together to form a strong friendship. Together, they have over 20 years of educational experience. Their love of all things wordy and passion for creating new books help bore the company and as they say ... the rest is history. So welcome avid readers and writers.

Highlander Press, founded in 2019, is a hybrid publishing company committed to sharing big ideas and changing the world through words.

Highlander Press guides you from where you are in the writing-editing-publishing process to where you have an impactful book of which you are proud, making a long-time dream come true. Having authored a book improves your confidence, helps create clarity, and ensure that you claim your expertise. One of the best things about Highlander Press is its community of authors. We pool authors into cohorts, teach them about the publishing industry and their author journey, and nurture our community with ongoing open marketing calls.

Built by indie publishers, for indie publishers. Ingram Spark offers fully integrated print, digital, wholesale, and global distribution to help authors publish like a pro.

Islandport Press is a dynamic, award-winning publisher dedicated to stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England. We strive to capture and explore the grit, heart, beauty, and infectious spirit of the region by telling tales, real and imagined, that can be appreciated in many forms by readers, dreamers, and adventurers everywhere.

In 2020, Islandport Press celebrated its 20th anniversary, and we couldn't be more proud given the radical and disruptive change that has swept through the book industry since we published Hauling by Hand: The Life and Times of a Maine Island in the spring of 2000. Publisher Dean Lunt started the company in his Yarmouth basement and shipped early book orders from his garage, at times in temperatures so cold he had to plug in spot heaters so the tape would stick to the cardboard boxes. Today we have published more than 200 titles, not only original works, but also out-of-print books that we have revived and brought new attention to both the book and the author. Finding hidden gems whether in the guise of a new author or a forgotten classic is something we treasure and take great pride in doing.

Legacy Books Press was founded in 2007 by Robert B. Marks, with a focus on exploring those corners of history that are lesser known or misunderstood. Since then, it has published almost 40 books, branching out into new translations and fiction.

Love Moderne is a Love collective on a mission to inspire and empower You — and everyone — to live more Loving and Lovable lives.

We study the art and science of Real Love from a modern, scientific, historical, sociological, and empathic perspective.

We share our findings, wisdom, and collective life experiences in our books; our Love Moderne Podcast; our True Love Master Class series; our Shop Love Moderne Collection; and more to come.

Stories about the Nyangbal Aboriginal people set on Bundjalung lands.

Magpie Publishers is a strong advocate of Aboriginal education for both Aboriginal people and the wider community.

Magpie Publishers was established in 2021 to publish ‘The Magpie and the Snake’ the first novel by Australian author Steve Trotter. Owned and operated by the author himself, Steve hopes to use some of the profits to help local Indigenous authors publish their works.

Founded in 1977, NeWest Press is one of Canada's first independent literary publishing houses. NeWest publishes literary fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama, as well as a line of mystery novels, with a particular interest in books by Western Canadian authors. Its Nunatak imprint is the longest-running first-fiction series in Canada.

NeWest Press books have won or been shortlisted for numerous national and international awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Awards, Giller Prize, Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, Canada-Japan Book Award, Leacock Memorial Medal, Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, Danuta Gleed, Lambda Literary Awards, Arthur Ellis Awards, Alcuin Society Awards, Sunburst Award, and ReLit Awards, as well as being featured on Canada Reads.

In addition to winning the City of Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Victoria and London Reads prizes, NeWest titles have also won or been shortlisted at regional ceremonies in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award.

Nosy Crow is an independent publisher of children’s books for ages 0-12 with the goal of creating books that inspire children to read for pleasure and, ultimately, to become lifelong readers. Our books appeal to children and parents alike. We believe in the importance of the physical book and that the engagement between book and child and, for younger readers, between parent, child, and book, is critical to development. Our books are sourced responsibly using sustainable materials and we will constantly look for ways to lower our environmental footprint. We endeavor to publish inclusive books by and about a diverse population.

A division of eSpec Books focusing primarily on reprint titles.

Personville Press is a Texas-based ebook publisher of quality fiction at affordable prices. Founded in 2010 by Robert Nagle, it publishes a mixture of new fiction and out of print fiction. Personville is the name of a small Texas town (founded in 1854) which never had a population of more than 2000 people -- dwindling to less than 100 in recent years. "Personville" was also a name for a fictional town in Dashiell Hammett's 1929 novel, Red Harvest.

At Pixie Ink Press, we believe in the enchanting power of storytelling and the limitless potential of a child’s imagination. Our passion lies in curating and publishing artistic children’s literature that sparks creativity, fosters curiosity, and leaves an everlasting impact on young minds.

We provide easy and affordable self publishing, marketing, and editorial services for writers.

We are an independent book publishing company bringing informative, creative, diverse, and inclusive stories to children everywhere.

Currently a division of Baker Publishing Group, Revell began over 125 years ago when D. L. Moody and his brother-in-law Fleming H. Revell saw the need for practical books that would help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. From there, Fleming H. Revell Publishing developed consistently solid lists which have enjoyed the presence of many notable Christian writers over the years. This same vision for books that are both inspirational and practical continues to motivate the Revell publishing group today. Whether publishing fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

Rootstock Publishing is an innovative, hybrid partnership publishing company that collaborates with authors, whom we think of as the rootstock—the primary source. We are not unique, modeling ourselves after other relatively new, non-traditional hybrid publishing-partnership houses that have met with success for many new writers.

We seek writers who want more control over their work, who seek higher earnings per book sold, and who are willing to invest toward that end. But just as important, we seek authors who have solid marketing ideas about their book, who understand their audience(s), and who are willing to self-promote and work hard to publicize and market their book.

Sattva is a Sanskrit word which describes and embodies the highest fundamental attribute of nature, namely purity and goodness.

Our mission is to bring to light ancient wisdom from traditions around the world to help 21st century beings navigate the challenges confronting them.

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, providing consumers worldwide with a diverse range of quality books across a wide variety of genres and formats. It is the publishing operation of CBS Corporation, one of the world’s premier media companies.

Its publishing groups and divisions – the Simon & Schuster Publishing Group, The Scribner Publishing Group, the Atria Publishing Group, the Gallery Publishing Group, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, and Simon & Schuster Digital, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom — are home to some of the most distinguished imprints and recognizable authors in the world of publishing. Simon & Schuster and its imprints have won 56 Pulitzer Prizes, and been the recipient of numerous National Book Awards, National Book Critics Circle Awards, Grammy Awards, and Newbery and Caldecott Medals.

Three Rooms Press is a fiercely independent New York-based publisher inspired by diversity, dada, punk, and passion. Founded in 1994 by editors Peter Carlaftes and Kat Georges, Three Rooms Press serves as a leading independent publisher of diverse, cut-the-edge creative, including fiction, memoir, biography, young adult, LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction, and fiction and nonfiction by underrepresented voices in the literary world. In addition, Three Rooms Press produces and promotes a variety of literary and cultural events worldwide, including readings, plays, workshops and concerts. Three Rooms Press books are distributed by PGW / Ingram.

Tiny Ghost Press is an independent publisher specialising in queer young adult fiction, with a taste for all things spooktacular.

At Tiny Ghost Press we're developing a roster of fresh, engaging books for an often overlooked audience. To create a platform for the spooky oddballs, the goth ghouls, the teen wolves, and anyone who lives outside the norms of society.

We're obsessed with fresh voices, queer perspectives, authentic stories, and, well, ghosts. We love all things spooky and supernatural, like haunted houses, romantic werewolves, and spells gone awry. But we're just as interested in publishing meet-cutes, comings of age, slice of life stories, and rom-coms. As long as it's queer and a great read we're into it!

Toodat Fiction is an emerging digital publishing company that aims to globalize Asian fiction and share it with the world.

From a magical kingdom pestered by demons to the extraordinary quest of a con to become the greatest actor, Toodat Fiction promises to bring the readers to worlds of wonder.

True Crime Seven is about creating content that explores the dark corners of the world. With a small group of diverse writers, we tackle stories about everything from unknown murderers to infamous serial killers. We share the stories and the details of our findings, and we will have you, the reader, reach your conclusion.

Tuxtails Publishing, LLC was founded in July 2022 with the goal of creating a better, fairer way for authors to share their work with the world. Created by Jessica A. Scott, a bestselling author with over a decade of experience behind her, Tuxtails Publishing is meant to combine everything that is good about independent publishing with the prestige of a traditional publishing house.

For readers, this means higher-quality, well-polished books. For authors, it means more opportunities, less "self-publishing stigma," and the ability to maintain one's own unique voice as a writer.

Tuxtails Publishing publishes both fiction and non-fiction in an ever-expanding list of genres.

Everyone has a tale worth reading. What's yours?

Founded in 1961 by Robert Laxalt, the University of Nevada Press publishes high-quality, deserving works that advance scholarly research, contribute to the understanding and appreciation of regional history and culture, and reach a wide range of academic and general readers. Publication is done in a fiscally responsible manner that reflects the highest editorial, design, and production standards. The citizens of Nevada, readers, and authors are the Press’s most valuable asset.

Our publishing plan is defined in two ways: geographic focus as well as discipline and subject matter. If a book enhances our understanding of Nevada, the Great Basin, or American West—regardless of its field or approach—we’re interested. If it fits a topic we publish on—regardless of its geographic focus—we’re interested. We publish in a wide range of humanities and social science disciplines, including environmental studies, Basque studies, Native American studies, public health, mining, urban studies, and gambling and gaming studies.

Unsolicited Press is a small press based out of Portland, Oregon. We focus on literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Whether you craft short stories, novels, chapbooks, memoirs, or essay collections, we want to read it. Unsolicited Press seeks to reject all the bullshit bureaucracy of mainstream conglomerates. No matter what 'level' you are, we encourage you to submit manuscripts that will catch our eyes.

Unsolicited Press's focus is on you, the author. That doesn't mean we sacrifice the importance of business. At Unsolicited Press, we create individual editorial, production, and marketing plans for each author. An integral part of our mission is to be an advocate for the author at every stage of the publishing process.

Authors are expected to to pull their weight, though, as we are a small team. At the end of the day, we like to view publishing as a collaborative effort with everyone dedicating significant time to the process. Our team takes a huge financial risk when choosing to publish a book, so we request a commitment of your time and loyalty in return.

Our mission will not choke under financial issues. We will work until our hands bleed and your excellent work is in print. Your work is important to us. Contact us with any questions that you have.