We may be experiencing a trad and self publishing sapphic/wlw renaissance now, but there isn’t a lot of sapphic speculative fiction that’s different, that plays with genre, that scratches that itch for people who are more plot and character forward but still really want to see ourselves in stories. Her at Scylla Publishing, we don’t promise happy endings every time, but we promise choices, and conflict, and adventure, and emotional connection. We write about our vibe here.

Scylla Publishing is a traditional publisher, at a micro level. The difference isn’t just size, it’s a philosophy and mindset. Let’s look at it this way. I drink beer and wine that’s sold in retail chains (cheaper, faster, convenient), but I know they only stock beer and wine that appeals to a wide palette. Sometimes they offer “different” or “edgier”, but the sheer number of people you need to convince this can SELL widely means that the sharp corners inevitably get rounded. I often seek out independent producers because I know they’re going to be original. They can’t distribute wide, but they’ll have a cellar door, or a microbrewery, and I can visit as a niche buyer. I’m a consumer, I can have both.

Readers should not have to sacrifice our representation, our edge, or our quality at the alter of mass commercial realities. Scylla Publishing aims to produce small quantities of high quality work. It’s not going to appeal to everyone, but it is always queer. As we get going, we hope readers love these voices from writers who have trusted us to give them the best support we can to bring their vision to life.

If you’re a writer looking for a home and you want big trad, you should do that. Don’t go with a small publisher as a second choice. This is an entirely different path and experience. You should go small because we share your vision, support you, give you the freedom to express yourself, and we work every day to find your audience. Our writers are 100% involved from end to end, from creative choices, to feedback on cover design.

We’re producing what we want to read. If we can contribute to the groundswell of queerness in publishing, that works too. Please meet our team! We’re passionate book lovers and professionals with stories to tell.