CURRENT WORDS PUBLISHING

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Welcome to our publishing portfolio.
Short story collections, chapbooks, epic novels, memoirs, non-fiction, and beyond, we’ve helped authors
at every stage bring their books to life.
We’re ready to help you do the same.

This portfolio contains a selection of titles we’ve published or are currently preparing for publication. Click any cover within the portfolio to learn more.

Winter 2025-2026

Awakenings in Real Life by Dan Cohen

Just Friends by Theodora Williams

Pathic: The Time Stain by L. Jordan

Spring 2026

A Thread of Waking Light by Jason Knightman

Creatures of Habit by Alexander Brito

Howling Into the Void by R. David Fulcher

Shattered Energy: A Memory in Time by Athena Plencner

When All the Girls Stopped Singing by Susan Burgess-Lent

Summer 2026

Avengers of the Sun by K. W. Davis

Stone & Star: Poems in Voices Across Time by Beatriz Fitzgerald Fernandez

Unstuck! Find Clarity, Break Free, and Take Action by Norm Gustafson

The Valley of the Blue Moon by C. K. Bougae

Fall 2026

From Fire to Freedom by Bertina M. Hooks, MD
From the Lighter Side: Poems and Stories by Jane H. Fitzgerald

Winter 2026-2027

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Valley of the Blue Moon Cover C. K. Bougae
Book cover for 'Avengers of the Sun' by K.W. Davis featuring a sword with a heart shape wreath over it made of green rosemary branches.
howling into the void by r. david fulcher
Shattered Energy by Athena Plencner
Book cover of 'When All the Girls Stopped Singing' featuring a silhouette of a woman in a colorful dress walking away, set against a warm background.
creatures of habit by alexander brito
Cover of the book 'Just Friends' by Theodora Williams, featuring an illustrated scene of a couple about to kiss on an ice rink, with a hockey goal in the background.
Book cover for 'A Thread of Waking Light' by Jason Knightman, featuring a starburst design with bold yellow text on a dark background.
Book cover for 'Pathic: The Time Stain' by L. Jordan, featuring a cloaked figure standing in a vibrant landscape, facing a swirling portal with a futuristic spacecraft in the center.
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Jonah and the Whale by Anthony Doyle
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Book cover for 'A Witch Awakens' by Ellis Elliott, featuring a collage of historical and mystical imagery, including a woman looking upwards, with quotes and decorative elements.
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Tracing Bodies by Virginia Watts
Book cover for 'Terror By Night' by James G. Goodridge, featuring a snowy street scene illuminated by street lamps, with silhouetted figures talking in the foreground.
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Cover of the book 'Dreams of the Return' by Alan Bern, featuring a panoramic view of a coastal city with Mount Vesuvius in the background and a colorful sunset sky.
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Book cover for 'Recipes From My Garden' featuring a colorful, abstract painting with a prominent sun and vibrant colors, with the author's name, Nadja Maril, displayed at the bottom.
Cover of the book 'No Ocean Spit Me Out' by Gabby Gilliam, featuring a submerged face with bubbles and swirling water.
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Cover of 'The Pumpkin King and Other Tales of Terror' by R. David Fulcher, featuring eerie framed images and blood splatters against a textured wall.
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Book cover for 'Balance of Fortune' by Mel Lee Newmin, featuring a white feather on a starry background with a blue celestial body.
Book cover of 'Fireflies,' a novel by Anthony Karydakis, featuring firefly illustrations and a minimalist design.
Book cover for 'Just a Housecleaner' by Amy Willard, featuring a two-story blue house against a blue sky with a faint moon.
A travel-themed magazine cover featuring various instant noodle cups with designs inspired by transportation modes including planes, boats, cars, and trains, set against a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.
Book cover of 'Glass Onion' by David Yurkovich featuring a stylized globe and abstract designs.
Cover design for 'Banana Seat Summer' by David Yurkovich, featuring two silhouetted cyclists performing stunts against a vibrant blue sky and a stylized sun.
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Book cover for 'Broadway: a Charlotte Smart Mystery' by Stan Charnofsky featuring a silhouette of a woman against a city street background with traffic lights and signs.
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An artistic depiction of a dancing skeleton against an orange background, featuring the text 'HALLOWEEN PARTY 2019'.

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Cover of 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson, featuring a dark silhouette of a crow with a red eye on a white background, along with the title and introduction details.
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OUR PUBLISHING IMPRINTS

When you publish with us, your book can be released through Current Words Publishing or, if appropriate and desired, through one of our imprints.

GRAVELIGHT

Portfolio - Gravelight

Gravelight Press produces top-quality horror fiction that frights and delights. Their original works delve into the eerie, supernatural, and the unexplained. Gravelight strives to deliver chilling narratives that explore the darker corners of the human psyche.​

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HAWKSHAW

Portfolio - Hawkshaw

Specializing in detective fiction, Hawkshaw Press publishes original mysteries that range from hardboiled to lighthearted cozies. Their focus is on compelling storytelling, strong characters, and supporting emerging voices in the genre.

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OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD

portfolio - OOTW

​With a focus on science and speculative fiction, Out-of-This-World Press publishes original works that explore imaginative and futuristic themes. Their focus is on delivering quality, highly original narratives that push the boundaries of the genre.

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Old-Scratch
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A wholly unique poetry collective, Old Scratch Press consists of a group of award-winning poets who rally around the idea of community and support for their fellow writers. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to visit the OSP site.

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