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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 28/08/2025

Our upcoming vampire anthology, Blood, Sweat & Queers is sure to have you hooked, fangs and all! A portion of every sale benefits @trevorproject.bsky.social, a nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth. bit.ly/BSQLovestruc...

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 01/07/2025

Announcing the final author to be featured in our charity vampire anthology: @nebulouswrites.com Their enchanting prose and masterful character work will leave you yearning for more. Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 01/07/2025

Spooky Girl Art aka Andi Astra is making their first foray into writing with Blood, Sweat & Queers. You may know them for their psychedelic queer art, but prepare for their sapphic vampire saga to leave you speechless. Blood, Sweat & Queers releases October 7, 2025. igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 30/06/2025

We’re excited to announce that author J.M. Rose is writing as Ezra Wren for our charity vampire anthology. You’ll fall in love with their beautiful, bloody story just as we did. Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 29/06/2025

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 29/06/2025

Announcing the next author for Blood, Sweat & Queers: Austen Lee! Austen has written a killer (😉) short story for our charity vampire anthology. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 12/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the next contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers, L.A. Barron. Blood, Sweat & Queers marks L.A.’s formal debut into the writing world! We cannot wait for you all to see the shocking, rich contribution they’ve cooked up for the anthology.

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 05/06/2025

We’re pleased to announce that the incredible Anna McG will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers! You can catch her debut short story in our charity queer vampire anthology. You can reserve your early copy of the anthology now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride Month! Today, Contrarian Publishing is unleashing desire with the cover reveal for Blood, Sweat & Queers, designed by @girthofvenus.bsky.social!

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 31/05/2025

In case you missed it, the incredible @maeisafraid.bsky.social will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers!

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 02/05/2025

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, as well as our first year in business, Contrarian Publishing is putting out a call for submissions from AAPI authors for our first ever traditional publishing opportunity. This means no upfront payment and our full publication support. No agent required!

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 02/05/2025

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 26/04/2025

It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Check out some of author @lemurlover22.bsky.social’s favorite books at your local indie bookstore. Don’t have an indie near you? Try shopping online at @bookshop.org, where every purchase benefits an independent bookstore.

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 25/04/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that author Laura McAsh is joining the Contrarian roster! A library clerk by day and a whimsical sci-fi/fantasy writer by night, her upcoming debut is one you won’t want to miss! Follow her at @lemurlover22.bsky.social

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 22/04/2025

The first line of our May release To the End of the Line! In this romance set in the academia scene in Chicago, Nicholas Fisher is forced to confront old traumas and new truths when he’s told that his nemesis and brother’s best friend will be crashing on their couch.

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 14/04/2025

Choose your starter pack Contrarian edition! Featuring our specialty book genres 🫡 Which genre would you choose?

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 19/03/2025

We hit $1000 on our crowdfunding campaign for our queer vampire anthology! To celebrate the milestone, we’re pleased to announce that the talented, wonderful Lyndall Clipstone will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers!

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 08/03/2025

We are pleased to share the cover for Forged, the third book in the Summoned Series by @mbt-writes.bsky.social The ARC application is now live on our website, and you can add Forged on Goodreads now!! Forged will release on September 9, 2025.

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 04/03/2025

Happy Book Birthday to The Keys of Persephone! Kate Gray Glass’s debut novel is a sapphic urban fantasy about a ghost without memories and a witch without powers teaming up to solve a series of mysterious murders. Available now wherever books are sold.

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 03/03/2025

Did we hear something about a pre-order perk? Readers who preorder Sage Greer’s MM romance book To the End of the Line will receive two bookmarks and two character playlists! www.contrarianpublishing.com/teotlpreorder

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 17/02/2025

DC book lovers! Join us on March 4 at @peoplesbooktakoma.com for the release of Kate Gray Glass’s book The Keys of Persephone. Kate will be in conversation with bookish influencer Tina Byer RSVP at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/glass-...

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 13/02/2025

Due to some last minute cancellations, we have three rooms remaining for our writer’s retreat. From March 7-10, join us in Forks, WA for a weekend of Q&As, writing sprints, workshops, and more. Contact marybeth@millertreeinn.com to book. #writersretreat #write #writing #pnw #weekendgetaway

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 12/02/2025

We deeply regreat to announce that we will no longer be publishing Chasing Moonflowers by Pauline Chow.

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 11/02/2025

Fantasy fans in the DC Metro Area! Join us on March 4 at @peoplesbooktakoma.com to celebrate the launch of Kate Gray Glass’s urban fantasy book The Keys of Persephone. Kate Gray Glass will be in discussion with Tina Byer. #urbanfantasy #fantasy #dcevent #dcbookstore #dcbookstagram #authorevent

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 07/02/2025

We’re pleased to announce that Forged, the third book in M.B. Thurman’s Summoned series is officially set to release on September 9, 2025! Sign up for our mailing list and MB’s to be notified of all the latest updates, and to see when ARC applications go live. #femalerage #witchtrials #romantasy

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 28/01/2025

Who’s ready for some character art?! Preorder The Keys of Persephone and you’ll get a print featuring stunning character art of the two leading ladies.

The Keys of Persephone
Preorder Perk
Preorder now to receive a character art print and signed book plate
Image featuring a shorter girl wearing tactical gear and a taller girl with short, choppy hair and a trench coat
Submit proof of purchase at www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkoppreorder

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 10/01/2025

Who’s ready for a COVER REVEAL?! Sage Greer’s debut romance novel, To the End of the Line, is a poignant exploration of the winding, painful, wonderful path toward love and healing. Out May 27, 2025. For a limited time, apply to receive an ARC at www.contrarianpublishing.com/teotl

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 23/12/2024

For Bookmas Day 22, we’re giving away a replica of the MacGregor Ring featured in the Summoned series by M.B. Thurman! To be eligible you must: - Follow Contrarian Publishing - Like this post - Tag a friend - Share this post

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 20/12/2024

The Summoned books are on sale for the holidays! If you’ve been waiting to buy, now’s your chance. Shop directly from us in order to receive a larger discount and some extra swag. #booksbooksbooks #holidaysale #fantasybooks

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 20/12/2024

Show off your love for The Summoned Series by M.B. Thurman with our all new Summoned merch! Available now only at www.contrarianpublishing.com/shop

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 18/12/2024

Here are some of @paulinechow.bsky.social’s writing must-haves! Do you use any of these tools in your writing? #writingtools #authortips #writinglife @scrivenerapp.bsky.social

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 17/12/2024

Check out some of @paulinechow.bsky.social’s favorite reads. Have you read any of these books? #booksbooksbooks #readmorebooks #horrorbooks #fantasybooks #speculativefiction

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 16/12/2024

We are thrilled to be adding another author to our roster! Say hello to Pauline Chow, a phenomenal speculative and horror fiction writer. We look forward to sharing her book with you in 2025! Follow Pauline at @paulinechow.bsky.social #newauthor #horrorwriters #speculativewriter

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 15/12/2024

Help us name our mascot! 1) Connie 2) Charlie 3) Blue 4) Yeon Vote or leave a suggestion!

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 13/12/2024

With midnight strolls, dazzling sights, action-packed scenes, and startling revalations, the sweeping, romantic scenes in Paris between Hadley Weston and Fitz MacGregor in Summoned are a crowd favorite. But did you know how long it took to get to the version you all know and love today?

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 11/12/2024

For Bookmas Day 11, we’re hosting a giveaway for a copy of Into the Flames by M.B. Thurman, an omnibus of the first two books in The Summoned Series. To be eligible you must: - Be following Contrarian Publishing - Like this post - Tag a friend - Share this post

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 10/12/2024

Surprise! We’re now selling our books direct from our website. Buy directly from us in order to receive a signed bookplate and other fun extras with your order. Check it out at www.contrarianpublishing.com/shop #buyindiebooks #fantasybooks #signedbooks #indieauthors

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 10/12/2024

Ask Contrarian editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social any and all questions you might have about publishing, whether you’re in the traditional publishing or indie publishing space! She’ll be answering questions on this thread all month so ask away! #ama #editing #querying #publishing #books

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 09/12/2024

GIVEAWAY ALERT! For Bookmas Day 8, we’re hosting a giveaway for a query letter evaluation with our editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social To be eligible you must: - Be following Contrarian Publishing and Jamie - Like this post - Tag a friend - Share this post

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 07/12/2024

GIVEAWAY ALERT! For Bookmas Day 7, we’re hosting a giveaway for an editorial video consult with our editor @jamieisreading. To be eligible you must: - Be following Contrarian Publishing and Jamie - Like this post - Tag a friend - Share this post to your stories

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 06/12/2024

Bookmas Day 6! Here’s a sneak peek at the cover design process behind the final cover of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE. The Keys of Persephone is available for preorder now. Go to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to learn more #bookmas #sneakpeek #process #coverdesign #fantasy

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 05/12/2024

GIVEAWAY ALERT! For Bookmas Day 5, we’re hosting a giveaway for a physical ARC of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE, releasing on March 4, 2025! To be eligible you must: - Be following Contrarian Publishing - Like this post - Tag a friend - Repost this thread

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 04/12/2024

Today, we’re giving you a sneak peek at THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE by Kate Gray Glass, releasing March 4, 2025. Head to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to download the full first chapter! #sneakpeek #firstchapter #fantasy #sapphicbooks #bookmas

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Contrarian Publishing @contrarianpublishing.com · 04/12/2024

Advent Day 3! A little peek at what Nicholas’s friends think of his brother’s best friend… Sign up for our mailing list at www.contrarianpublishing.com/teotl to be notified when ARC sign ups for Sage Greer’s TO THE END OF THE LINE goes live! #bookquote #mmromance #romancebook

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