❄️ New Year, Fierce Books, and News You’ll Love ❄️
Dear Rebels, Readers, and Rule-Breakers,
Happy New Year! 2025 is here, and we’re ready to hit the ground running—heels, boots, or sneakers, your choice—with a year full of boundary-pushing books, exciting events, and unapologetic celebration of womxn’s voices. We’ve got some BIG plans, and guess what? You’re part of our squad.
So, here’s the deal: 2025 is the Year of Womxn, and we’re making it count. Every book we’re publishing this year is written by womxn who aren’t just breaking the mold—they’re smashing it to bits and sculpting something new.
The News You’ve Been Waiting For…
Ready? Drumroll, please… We’re are going to be distributed by Asterism!
Why is this such a big deal? It means our books are easier to find, snag, and recommend to all your friends at indie bookstores everywhere. You know we’re all about breaking barriers, and this partnership helps us do just that. Stay tuned for more details!
Virtual Book Parties? Abso-fucking-lutely
This year, we’re turning every book release into an event you won’t want to miss. Picture this: a cozy evening on your couch, glass of wine (or tea/ coffee/ whiskey/ water, you do you!) in hand, joining readers from around the world for virtual book launches. These aren’t just readings—they’re celebrations of womxn’s creativity and stories that matter.
But wait, there’s more! Our publisher will also host educational webinars throughout the year, spilling the tea on everything from writing tips to publishing secrets. Whether you’re a writer, a curious reader, or just here for the vibes, these sessions will inspire and empower you. Bookmark our events calendar to keep track.
January: Kicking Off The Year of Womxn with Fiction
We’re kicking things off with three jaw-dropping releases that’ll make you cancel your weekend plans:
Rosalia Scalia’s UNDER THE RADAR, her second short story collection, offers a poignant look at characters grappling with grief and loss in various forms. Each story reveals the raw emotions—anger, numbness, confusion—that accompany their journeys, as they navigate a world seemingly oblivious to their pain.
In MOUTH, Kerry Donoghue’s provocative debut, the ways we consume—from the drinks we can't put down to the lovers we can’t resist—reveal deeper hungers we often keep hidden. A competitive eater, a rodeo clown, a pearl diver, and a mermaid-in-training are just a few of the outsiders in this collection, each grappling with their own consuming desires. Whether through alcohol, infidelity, or chasing perfection, these characters are forced to confront what they’re truly starving for—and who they become when they can't fill that void. MOUTH asks: when our appetites define us, how do we survive the hunger?
The River People by Liz Kellebrew is a haunting and lyrical exploration of 19th-century westward expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Through the intertwined journeys of Marilla, John, and Walter—each navigating rivers that serve as both roads and unforgiving forces—the novel weaves together fiction, historical documents, memoir, and poetry. As these characters face hardships and triumphs, their choices and loves reverberate through generations. This book delves into the myths and realities of migration, revealing the harsh lessons the West has to offer. It’s a powerful, evocative story of love, loss, and survival in a land where nature shows no mercy.
Local Reading at Up Up Books
Mark your calendar for January 10 at 7 PM! Join us at Up Up Books for a literary evening featuring Elisa Carlsen, Mari Matthias, and Amy Baskin. It’s going to be pure magic—don’t miss it.
See You at AWP Los Angeles
Guess what? We’re packing up our books and heading to sunny Los Angeles for the AWP Conference & Bookfair! Come find us at our booth, say hi, and snag some exclusive titles. Trust us, you’ll want to be there.
Some of the authors who will be signing books, reading words, and up for some serious book chitchat are:
Bree Rolfe, Douglas Cole, Kimberly Ann Priest, Tim DeMarco, Anthony DiPietro, Amy Shimshon-Santo, Heather Lang-Cassera, Darci Schummer, Andy Smart, Cathryn Shea, LeeAnn Pickrell, Matt Daly, and Raki Kopernik.
We will be hosting a reading and conversation at the Arts District Brewing Company on Wednesday, March 26th around 7PM. It’s free to attend and will be our AWP opening event.
A Little Something to Sweeten the Deal…
We know you’re itching to start the year with some fresh reads, so here’s the scoop: 15% off all books all January long. No secret handshake required—just head to our store, and we’ll handle the rest.
Stay Fierce, Stay Connected
📦 Don’t forget to sign up for our 2025 Book Box Subscription, delivering the best reads of the year straight to your doorstep. You can subscribe anytime during the year. Those who subscribed before December 25th will get the whole year (if you subscribed late, book boxes will come as soon as the books are received by our staff and packed up!).
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Thank you for championing womxn’s voices and indie publishing. This year, let’s read boldly, live loudly, and never, ever apologize for taking up space.
With love and a little snark,
The Unsolicited Press Team