Resilient Heart Press was founded by a multimedia creator who wanted the freedom to make ambitious work without having to compromise the way she created it. As we grow, we hope to extend that same freedom to other remarkable storytellers.
Resilient Heart Press is intentionally boutique. We are not trying to build the largest possible list. We want to build a thoughtful one, with books we genuinely believe in and authors we can work with personally.
When submissions reopen, unsolicited manuscripts will be welcome. You do not need an agent to submit to us. We believe a remarkable story should be able to find its way to a publisher, even if its author has not yet found representation.
Our publishing list is carefully curated, and we are deliberate about the number of works we take on. Submission windows may therefore open periodically and may be limited in capacity, allowing us to approach each manuscript with curiosity, care, and the personal attention it deserves.
When submissions reopen, we will be looking for stories that stay with us. Stories with heart, originality, emotional depth, and a strong sense of identity.
We want characters who feel human, complicated, and capable of change. We want stories that leave an emotional imprint.
We are not looking for another version of what is already selling. We want distinctive voices and perspectives that feel personal to the author behind them.
That does not necessarily mean being experimental for the sake of being experimental. It means being willing to follow the story where it needs to go.
The Resilient Heart name began with stories about characters who are tested by life and changed by what they survive. That spirit remains at the heart of what we do.
We value writers who care about their words, their characters, their structure, and the experience they are creating for the reader.
Romance is where Resilient Heart Press began, and it remains an important part of our identity. But our long-term vision is not limited to one genre.
As the press grows, we may consider stories beyond romance when they feel genuinely at home within the Resilient Heart philosophy.
We are interested in stories about people who are changed by what they experience, stories that explore resilience, connection, identity, love, loss, ambition, or the many ways people become who they are.
We want the submission process to feel human.
We know how much courage it takes to place your work in someone else's hands. We will always aim to approach submissions with curiosity, respect, and an open mind.
We also understand what it means to create independently. We are interested in the person behind the manuscript as much as the manuscript itself.
We are not looking for authors who fit Resilient Heart. We are looking for stories that belong here.
Please check back for future submission windows and guidelines.