Our Authors & Submissions

Voices we're proud to publish

We're a small house with a long view. Here are the writers who trust us with their work — and how you can join them.

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Elaine Marsh

The Quiet Hour · Salt and Cedar

Elaine writes literary fiction from a converted boathouse on the Maine coast. Her work explores inheritance, landscape, and the long shadow of family.

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Naomi Adeyemi

Soft as Mercy · Morning Vespers

A poet and former hospice chaplain, Naomi's verse moves between the sacred and the ordinary. She lives and writes in Lagos and Edinburgh.

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Marguerite Doyle

A Field of Lanterns

Marguerite's award-winning memoir chronicles a childhood across continents. She teaches creative nonfiction and mentors emerging writers.

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Dr. Charity Bell

The Proverbs Woman

A theologian and speaker, Charity writes devotional work that bridges scripture and the daily lives of contemporary women.

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How to submit

We read every submission personally. No agents required, no reading fees, ever.

  • Writing with conviction, craft, and a clear voice
  • Stories rooted in wisdom, faith, or the human spirit
  • Work that respects the reader's intelligence and time
  • Authors committed to the long work of revision
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    Prepare your manuscript

    Send the complete, polished manuscript as a single document. We accept fiction, poetry, memoir, and devotional work.

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    Write a cover letter

    Tell us who you are, what the book is, and why Proverbs Woman is the right home for it. A one-page synopsis helps.

  3. 3

    Submit through the form

    Use the contact form below or email submissions directly. We acknowledge receipt within five business days.

  4. 4

    We read & respond

    Every submission is read by an editor. You'll hear back within eight weeks — accepted, declined, or with revision notes.

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