Ashes & Embers Publishing is actively accepting indie book submissions for our Author Showcase Program. Built to champion marginalized, disabled, neurodivergent, and boundary-pushing creators overlooked by traditional gatekeepers, our imprint gives unconventional storytellers a direct platform to reach readers.
While full imprint publishing acquisitions will open next year following our inaugural flagship releases, we are actively accepting indie book submissions for our Affiliate Author Showcase Program.
The Author Showcase Program
Are you an independent writer with books on Amazon? Do you publish serialized fiction on Royal Road or Substack?
We curate high-concept fantasy, dark fiction, and allegorical stories on our platform. Our showcase highlights your cover, blurb, and creator profile. We send our reader base directly to your existing storefronts and buy links.
Showcase Criteria for Indie Book Submissions
- Genres: Dark Fantasy, Allegorical Fiction, Sci-Fi, Kink, or Experimental Fiction.
- Format: Published book (Amazon, Kobo, Ingram) or active serialized fiction (Royal Road, Substack, Patreon).
- Adaptive Tools: We welcome creators who use technology for cognitive scaffolding. Read our full AI Accessibility Policy to understand our stance. Automated text generation (“prompt-and-dump”) will not be accepted.
Guidelines for Indie Book Submissions
To ensure a smooth review process for all indie book submissions, please follow these pitch guidelines carefully when contacting our team:
- Email Subject Line: Use the format
Showcase Submission - [BOOK TITLE] - [AUTHOR NAME]. - What to Include in Your Pitch:
- The Pitch: Book title, genre, and a 2–3 paragraph blurb.
- Direct Links: URLs to your Amazon listing, Royal Road page, Substack, or storefront.
- Author Bio: A brief summary about yourself and your writing background. Check out our Indie Authors page to see existing creator profiles.
- Adaptive Tool Disclosure: A short note on any adaptive or assistive tools used in your creative process.
Send your pitch directly to contact@ashesandemberspublishing.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept self-published authors in the showcase?
Yes! We actively review indie book submissions for self-published titles on Amazon, Kobo, and Ingram to feature in our Author Showcase.
Are there any reading or listing fees?
No. We do not charge fees to review or feature your work in our showcase.
Future Imprint Acquisitions
Traditional imprint submissions for full production and distribution under Ashes & Embers will open next year. While we prepare for full production runs, our primary focus remains reviewing indie book submissions for our showcase program. You can explore our upcoming releases and serialized projects in the Ashes & Embers Library. Follow our site updates to be notified when open calls begin.