Indie Presses I Love
I don't view publishing as a competition; there are sooooo many awesome presses out there doing amazing things. Below is a list of presses whose work I'm familiar with, and whose ethos I love.
Please note: this list is likely to grow. If you are a publisher and are not on this list, it doesn't mean I don't love your work. It may mean I've not yet come across you—so reach out and let's change that!
A sister imprint to Slashic, SQUIRM launched in 2025 and focuses on YA queer horror. Check them out!
From their website: PWaB is devoted to expanding the queer horror space. We are passionate about providing a safe and positive publishing experience for writers and artists to share their unique perspectives.
From their website: TGP is an independent publisher 🦄 specialising in QUEER 🌈 YOUNG ADULT fiction 📚 and NEW ADULT ROMANCE ❤️, with a taste 👅 for all things spook-tacular 👻.
From their website: Lethe Press is one of the oldest publishers of the strange, the eerie, and the queer.
From their website: We're a women-owned independent publisher specialising in queer horror, crime and dark fiction
I couldn't see an about us, but they are a really cool publisher and also a small bookshop! Click their name above to see their site and all the cool things they're doing.
From their website: HS is dedicated to the provocative, scary, and strange–dark fiction that challenges boundaries, assaulting readers’ expectations and violating their comfort zones. We do all types of horror, from the quiet to the extreme, and love horror-adjacent areas like the surreal, the weird, and dark fantasy. We believe horror is important, even when, or perhaps especially when, it revels in the unthinkably bizarre and disgusting limits of the imagination. QUEER-OWNED
From their website: GHP is a small press dedicated to bringing readers quality books in the genres of horror, bizarro, science fiction, and dark fantasy. We are an inclusive outfit that celebrates diversity, and as such, we seek titles from a variety of creatives throughout the scene. Gloom House is an indie press with a punk ethic, so we are interested in working with both emerging and established authors. QUEER-OWNED
From their website: Truborn Press believes horror should never play it safe. Our mission is to publish stories that disturb, provoke, and stay with readers long after the last page. We thrive on the strange and the unsettling, the kinds of tales that refuse to fit neatly into boxes. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY
From their website: Horrorsmith Publishing is a small traditional publisher who releases horror, thriller, mystery, young adult, and sweet romance fiction. But our mission goes beyond releasing unforgettable stories. Horrorsmith exists to strengthen the entire indie writing community. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY
From their website: We are a collective of creatives who believe in the power of the written word. We work with our authors to create something special, and each one of us brings something unique to the table. With a focus on crafting quality books to house beautifully dark stories, our passion is evident in our projects. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY
From their website: MAM publishes ADULT HORROR/THRILLERS/YA 90S NOTALGIA HORROR. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY
From their website: Terrorcore Publishing is a publishing house specializing in resurrecting vintage-inspired horror paperbacks from the 1980s. Our mission is to bring spooky titles to readers that spark nostalgia. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY