Bellows Press

15/10/2024

Our first book, on sale for the first time! Get those gothic chills just in time for Halloween.

For the first time, The Secret of Matterdale Hall is on offer. A gothic mystery/romance perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Katie Lumsden and Stacey Halls. Please share if you can!

https://books2read.com/u/mVD6oP

15/10/2024

We’re halfway through spooky season — have you picked up your mages and talking cat book yet?

Snippets of wonderful reviews for Ernie and the Mage-Killer by Jools W. Writing & Tarot:

‘Kind of like opening a door in the backyard of your local pub and discovering it leads to a very specific magical Otherworld’

‘I love high fantasy as much as the next reader, and the very best thing about this is it doesn't follow the usual tired and overused cliches…Do yourself a favour: drop the "chosen one" - "wise old mentor" - "ancient evil threatens the world!" tropes, and grab a copy of this!’

‘Iove this book, currently on my second read through’

Link in comments below, and you can also find Ernie on the Bellows website and the website of Bookshop, Waterstones, Amazon etc.

Bellows Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to under-represented and unorthodox writers of fiction, particularly q***r writers, writers of colour, writers of maginalised genders and other underprivileged groups.

30/05/2024

Don’t you love knowing where authors get their ideas and what their writing process is like? We’ll be sharing more from author Jools W. Writing & Tarot on what it was like writing ERNIE AND THE MAGE-KILLER, what inspires her, and how her cats help (or don’t!) when she’s writing.

Bellows Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to under-represented and unorthodox writers of fiction, particularly q***r writers, writers of colour, writers of maginalised genders and other underprivileged groups.

24/05/2024

Have you binged Bridgerton and wish you had more? Do you still hold out hope Gentleman Jack will get another season? Our sapphic Regency romance is here for you! Marianne Ratcliffe_Author’s A Lady to Treasure has fiercely independent heroines, a slow burn romance, and a best friend character to adore. Find your paperback or ebook copy on all major book retailer websites.

Bellows Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to under-represented and unorthodox writers of fiction, particularly q***r writers, writers of colour, writers of maginalised genders and other underprivileged groups.

14/05/2024

We’re happy to have A LADY TO TREASURE on the recommended reading list in the Set in the UK or Ireland category for the I Heart SapphFic Reading Challenge — and we’ve lowered the ebook price all week for you! Enjoy this Lammy-shortlisted Regency romance from Marianne Ratcliffe_Author

Check out the website to find even more reading

https://tinyurl.com/3mr2uuy3

We have so many sapphic books to recommend for week 19 of the reading challenge. Find lots of books on sale, too!

19/04/2024

15/04/2024

We are proud to announce our fourth title and first fantasy book, Ernie and the Mage-Killer by Jools Warner, launches today! At the forefront of the new cozy fantasy genre, Ernie is packed with wry humour, loving friendships, and some cracking mage battles. Our heroine is an earth-mage, so it seems fitting to show the book off in a bed of bluebells. Links to buy in our bio, and you can find copies on Bookshop, Waterstones, Amazon and more. Paperbacks and ebooks available.

Bellows Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to under-represented and unorthodox writers of fiction, particularly q***r writers, writers of colour, writers of maginalised genders and other underprivileged groups.

28/03/2024

A Lady to Treasure, by UK author Marianne Ratcliffe, has been shortlisted for the 2024 Lambda Literary Award. Also known as the Lammys, this international award celebrates outstanding LGBTQ+ storytelling. Previous Lammy winners include Sarah Waters, Emma Donoghue and Jeanette Winterson.
A Lady to Treasure, published by Bellows Press, has been shortlisted in the Le***an Romance category. Inspired by Anne Lister (also known as Gentleman Jack), this sparkling sapphic Regency romance by Marianne Ratcliffe_Author has received rave reviews.

Buy your copy of our AWARD-FINALIST book today! https://t.co/lMtz1mjYC2 and https://yorkbookshop.com/romance/304-a-lady-to-treasure.html

Bellows Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to under-represented and unorthodox writers of fiction, particularly q***r writers, writers of colour, writers of maginalised genders and other underprivileged groups.

20/03/2024

Cover reveal day is here! Check out the gorgeous cover & an intriguing excerpt from Ernie and the Mage-Killer by debut author Jools Warner over at https://tinyurl.com/25xypwnc
— and you can pre-order straight from their page! Ernie will be published on April 15th.

Many thanks to The Fantasy Hive for hosting the reveal 📚🧙🏻‍♀️

We're thrilled to share the cover reveal and an excerpt from Jools Warner's debut novel ERNIE AND THE MAGE-KILLER, out soon from Bellows Press

15/03/2024

Here’s how we describe our upcoming release: Written with the wry humour and quirky British details found in Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and the warmth and camaraderie of Travis Baldree and Becky Chambers, it is poised to lead the cozy fantasy genre.

14/03/2024

We can hardly contain our excitement — our new book will be published in April, and we’re revealing the cover next Wednesday! All we’ll say today is that we’re branching out into a new genre with this one… 🧙🏻‍♀️ ✨

08/01/2024

We’re thrilled our books are connecting with readers across the globe — this glowing recommendation comes from Australia!

Wishing you the very happiest of holidays from Bellows Press!

24/12/2023

Wishing you the very happiest of holidays from Bellows Press!

17/10/2023

We are absolutely thrilled to publish our second Marianne Ratcliffe book. is a slow-burn sapphic romance featuring unforgettable heroines who forge their own path in Regency England. We fell in love with Sarah and Louisa and we’re sure you will too. Available now in paperback and ebook — link in comments.
“One of my favourite reads this year, and I implore you to read it for yourself!” — The French Lettres
“If you love Austen novels but wish that they were a little more sapphic, well here is your perfect book.” — Emma on Goodreads

17/10/2023

"Once again, Marianne has created a story full of strong-willed women..."

AVAILABLE NOW!

Louisa Silverton is the daughter of a wealthy American businessman, brought up to believe a healthy profit is the only route to happiness. With the family company over-leveraged and in need of a capital injection, she travels to England to find a rich husband. The Honourable Miss Sarah Davenport ...

20/09/2023

https://amzn.to/3LSGEuH

“Authentic in language and atmosphere with a great sense of time and place, this book is full of the love, wit and creativity of women.” Jane Dunn, author of The Marriage Season.

'A Lady to Treasure' is available for pre-order now!

Louisa Silverton is the daughter of a wealthy American businessman, brought up to believe a healthy profit is the only route to happiness. With the family company over-leveraged and in need of a capital injection, she travels to England to find a rich husband. The Honourable Miss Sarah Davenport ...

28/07/2023

https://bit.ly/3ObMKIu

"Saarinen has penned a futurist tragedy of the highest order, one that subverts well-worn apocalyptic tropes into something fresh, sharp, and surprising." - Matt Lee, Ligeia Magazine

"I want you to buy this book." – David C. Porter, Garden Scenery

When the whole world is drowning, who can you trust to pull you safely to shore? The coming years bring no salvation. In the UK, people flee the flooded coasts only to find drinking water rationed in the barren cities. Two girls in a Portsmouth care home find temporary solace in each other despite t...

22/05/2023

"Equal parts political thriller, eco-disaster sci-fi, and neo-gothic romance, Saarinen’s tale of two young lovers wrenched apart only to find themselves rejoined by fate explores the awful potential of love."

When the whole world is drowning, who can you trust to pull you safely to shore?

https://books2read.com/u/bxr2zP

Bellows Press is an independent publishing house dedicated to under-represented and unorthodox writers of fiction, particularly q***r writers, writers of colour, writers of maginalised genders and other underprivileged groups.

22/03/2023

https://amzn.to/3WiaJqD

"Captivating, mysterious, sad and beautiful this book had me on tenterhooks anticipating what was coming next."

AVAILABLE NOW!

Susan Mottram lives an idyllic existence until her eighteenth birthday, when her father's sudden death plunges the family into penury. To support her mother and younger sister, Susan takes employment as a teacher at a remote Yorkshire boarding school, Matterdale Hall, owned by the radical Dr. Cla...

30/01/2023

When the whole world is drowning, who can you trust to pull you safely to shore?

We're excited to announce our second book, by Kaisa Saarinen. This literary eco thriller will be available 15 May!

Evocative cover image by Alice M. and design by Juliusz Grabianski & Bart Seng Wen Long.

21/12/2022

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"This was a slow-burn love story with a gothic/horror twist. Q***r protagonists who do more than fall in love. We need more books like this in the world. I 100% recommend reading this book."

There's still time to get your paperback copy of before Christmas. Order now, or download the ebook straight away if you can't wait!

Susan Mottram lives an idyllic existence until her eighteenth birthday, when her father's sudden death plunges the family into penury. To support her mother and younger sister, Susan takes employment as a teacher at a remote Yorkshire boarding school, Matterdale Hall, owned by the radical Dr. Cla...

16/11/2022

An amazing book launch last night — standing room only and sold out copies!

15/11/2022

It’s pub day for The Secret of !! This thrilling Victorian tale of mystery & romance has already got rave reviews and five star ratings. Available now online. Congrats to author Marianne Ratcliffe on this book, which is such a pleasure to read from start to finish.

Paperbacks: tinyurl.com/mrxbhzac
and tinyurl.com/4mve3b48

Ebooks:
books2read.com/u/bzVOeL

18/10/2022

Less than a month to go until we publish our first book! The Secret of Matterdale Hall is out 15 November, both paperbacks and ebooks available.

Pre-order from Amazon: tinyurl.com/mrxbhzac

Pre-order from Waterstones: tinyurl.com/4mve3b48

27/09/2022

Exciting news: You can now pre-order the paperback AND the e-book version of The Secret of Matterdale Hall by Marianne Ratcliffe! Pre-order from Waterstones or Amazon now and discover the secret on 15 November. https://tinyurl.com/4493rbj3