We are interested in creating conversational spaces, and pieces that provoke thought-change. We want to hear from new voices and emerging voices as well as our literary mentors, established writers, and ancestors.

BLF Press is an independent Black feminist press dedicated to amplifying the work of women of color.

Bauhan Publishing is an independent Publisher in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We focus on New England regional books in the areas of history, art, nature studies, and poetry, as well as venturing into thoughtful books that explore sustainability of both the earth and the spirit.

We also host two contests: The May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize and the Monadnock Essay Collection Contest

Founded in 2011, Down & Out Books is an independent publisher of literary and crime fiction based in Tampa, Florida.

Bowen Press is drawn to exceptional stories by new and upcoming authors. We focus on first-time southern writers and specialize in high-quality book design.

If we love your manuscript and offer you a contract, we will provide editing, advice and direction (if you need it), the services of our art department to create your book cover, like-minded authors to blurb your book, and a printed galley for your review. We are known for our prompt replies and turnaround, because we know how hard it is to wait! 

Open Country Press was established in 2016 by Natalie Peeterse, who runs the press along with Autumn Toennis. The press’ mission is to publish high quality and dynamic literary books by writers with a connection to Montana.