⏳5 days left to preorder Rory’s Not That Guy And Other Tales From Middle America on April 1st!

Take a tour through "flyover country" in a collection of nineteen unforgettable short stories.

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Now out: The Disciple: A Wagnerian Tale of the Gilded Age by Joseph Horowitz.

Anton Seidl, Wagner’s emissary in America—celebrated, enigmatic, and unforgettable.

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“While Dragging Our Hearts Behind Us” by B. Thompson brings the story of Cork’s fight for freedom to life! 📚 James's personal account is a powerful look at Irish history. ➡️ [www.blackwaterpress.com/product/while-dragging-o... #IrishHistory #StPatricksDay #HistoricalFiction

Dive into a world of gilded extravagance & hidden passions! 🎭 The Disciple by Joseph Horowitz: a Wagnerian tale of an overlooked genius launches March 24th. Pre-order now & get 20% off The Marriage! 🔗 [https://www.blackwaterpress.com/product/the-disciple/] #TheDisciple #Wagner #GildedAge

Honoring the women of Blackwater Press — the authors, editors, and creatives whose words move us forward, one page at a time. Happy International Women’s Day. 💜📚 #booksky

As Black History Month closes, we’re spotlighting Guilt by Carter Taylor Seaton—a powerful novel about memory, justice, and the legacies we carry.
Looking for a thought-provoking read to keep the conversation going beyond February? Guilt is a vital place to start.
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What a joy to see Blackwater Press books on display at International Book Project! 📚🖤
We’re honored our titles are helping support global literacy and expanding access to books for readers around the world.
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Love is messy, magical, and never quite follows the script. Just in time for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day, check out Loveland: A Memoir of Romance and Fiction by Susan Ostrov, a sharp and funny memoir of crushes, marriage, affairs, reinvention, and the myths we outgrow about love. #booksky

Love Is in the Air! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, & there’s no better way to celebrate than with stories you truly love. We have the perfect reads for you. Pre-order The Disciple & receive 20% off The Marriage when you purchase them together! Use code DISCIPLE26 at checkout. #booksky

Thrilled to celebrate Kate Whouley, whose historical novel, The Maestro and Her Protégé, has been honored with an Editor’s Choice Award from the Historical Novel Society. Congratulations Kate on this deserving honor. #booksky #blackwaterpress

Explore our new “Meet the Author: Kate Mueser” post. #booksky #meettheauthor

This week’s #MeetTheAuthor: Kate Mueser, author of The Girl with Twenty Fingers! A perfect pick for #MozartsBirthday — a witty, music-filled story about finding harmony in life and art. Stay tuned for more from #BlackwaterPress. #KateMueser #Booksky

We’re excited to announce that Rory’s Not That Guy by William E Burleson is now available for pre-order!
A sharp, honest collection of nineteen stories from Middle America: funny, unsettling, tender, honest.
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It’s Burns Night, a celebration of Scottish culture, poetry, & the works of Robert Burns. A perfect literary companion for today: Catch the Moments as They Fly by Zoë Strachan, honors the beauty of fleeting moments & thoughtful words. Its title was inspired by Burns! #BurnsNight #Poetry #Booksky

The Disciple: A Wagnerian Tale from the Gilded Age by Joseph Horowitz is now available for pre-order! Discover Wagner’s mysterious emissary to Gilded Age America — releasing March 24. Pre-order now and get 20% off The Marriage (by Joseph Horowitz)with code Disciple26. #booksky

Time is running out! Tomorrow is the last day to get 25% off all Blackwater Press titles plus free shipping with code SALE25 at checkout.
Fill your 2026 TBR with powerful indie stories and beautifully made books before the deal disappears. Visit our site today! #booksky #gooddeals

“Book lovers, you’re about to miss this: 25% off every Blackwater Press book + free shipping ends January 12th, use code SALE25. Tap here to order now: www.blackwaterpress.com

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Hello 2026! New newsletter is out! Check it out! Subscribe today and not miss a thing in 2026!

New year, new reads, big savings. 📚
For a limited time, enjoy 25% off all Blackwater Press titles plus free shipping with code SALE25 at checkout.
Shop now and kick off 2026 with powerful indie stories and beautifully made books. Sale ends 12 January 2026—don’t miss it!! #booksky

“New chapter, same love for stories.”
In 2026, we’ll keep doing what we do best: nurturing manuscripts, celebrating our authors, and bringing you books that linger long after the last page.Thank you for reading with us—Happy New Year from Blackwater Press. #booksky

As we close 2025, Blackwater Press is so grateful for every reader, author, & bookseller who helped our stories find their way into the world this year. In 2026, expect more sharp, beautiful books from us. Stay tuned for cover reveals, launch dates, & event news as we turn the page on a new year.

Soul Friend and Other Love Notes to the Natural World has been spotted in the wild, and it makes our Blackwater Press hearts so happy. #booksky #booksinthwild

Meet The author of Soul friend, Shelia McEntee as apart of our Meet The Author Series

Blackwater Press has been getting noticed in the best ways lately, and the love for indie publishing is real. We love it and it has been such a joy to see the buzz grow.

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Yesterday we were out and about chatting with book lovers, swapping stories, and soaking up creative energy! 📚✨ Thanks to everyone who stopped by — you made our day one for the books 😉❤️ #BlackwaterPress #BookLovers #booksky

Last chance for the Blackwater Press Holiday Book Sale! 🎁📚
Grab award-winning reads and hidden gems before the deals disappear—perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself.
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Fiction of 2025 - Community of Literary Magazines and Presses We’re excited to share this year-end roundup of novels, novellas, short story collections, and fiction anthologies published in 2025 by independent literary publishers! Read our year-end roundups of…

Looking for your next favorite book? Discover 308 novels, short story collections, fiction anthologies, and novellas published by indie lit presses in our Fiction of 2025 roundup: www.clmp.org/news/fiction...

Happy St. Andrew’s Day from Blackwater Press!
We’re celebrating with a St. Andrew’s Day Sale you won’t want to miss!
✨ 50% OFF our Scottish Bundle
✨ 20% OFF all Scottish titles
Stock up while they last — these make fantastic holiday gifts for the book lovers in your life! #booksky #blackwaterpress

Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday! Blackwater Press is offering great holiday deals on our books today, perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Supporting small presses helps keep new voices & independent stories alive. Thanks for being part of our community! #BlackwaterPress #HolidayDeals #booksky