press of the month
We don't just support independent bookshops, we also love indie publishers.
Every other month Opt Indie Books features an independent publisher or small press from across the UK and Ireland, helping showcase their eclectic, sometimes radical, often overlooked but always unique and carefully curated stories to a new audience.
Every other month Opt Indie Books features an independent publisher or small press from across the UK and Ireland, helping showcase their eclectic, sometimes radical, often overlooked but always unique and carefully curated stories to a new audience.
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The Emma Pressmeet the publishers: James Trevelyan & georgia wallFor our Press of the Month feature, we’re delighted to shine a spotlight on The Emma Press, an independent publisher known for its lyrical, innovative, and carefully curated books and pamphlets. This interview was recorded live during our first in-person Meet The Publishers event on Monday 23rd June, in Newcastle upon Tyne, where we had the chance to talk in depth and openly with Georgia and James about the press’s journey and vision.
From their early days championing poetry and translated children’s books, to expanding into fiction and creative nonfiction, The Emma Press balances artistic risk-taking with a genuine commitment to supporting emerging and underrepresented voices. We hear about the realities and rewards of small press publishing—from the joys of editorial care and design collaborations, to navigating funding challenges and the thrill of prize success. Rooted in Birmingham and dedicated to fostering community, The Emma Press is not just publishing books; they’re creating connections - between authors, readers, and the wider literary ecosystem. Whether you’re a writer curious about submitting your work or a reader eager to discover fresh voices, this feature offers insight into a press that values craft, care, and diversity at every step. |
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ADAM LOWEPEEPAL TREE PRESS - MAR '25Meet Adam Lowe, Social Media & Publicity Officer at Peepal Tree Press!
A writer, performer, and publisher from Leeds, now based in Manchester, Adam’s passion for amplifying underrepresented writers, along with his own career as a poet and editor, makes him a vital part of the indie publishing world and a champion of diverse voices in the North. For our latest Press of the Month interview, Adam shared insights into Peepal Tree Press’ history, their founding ethos, and some of their latest books – including works from Caribbean literary legends, Black British writers, and fresh new voices – as well as their recent partnership with HopeRoad Publishing and its Small Axe imprint. |
