We are ecstatic to reveal the incredible cover for Death's Reckoning, Book 4 of the Kassidy Simmons series, by Dennis K. Crosby! If you haven't read this series yet, now is the time to start! Death's Reckoning A Kassidy Simmons Novel (Book 4) By Dennis K. Crosby To stop an ancient prophecy foretelling the end of the world, Kassidy Simmons—the Death God—challenged the Titan, Hecate. She lost. Betrayed by her own weapon, the Scythe of Cronus, Kassidy is cast into Tartarus, a ni

Enter now for your chance to win an e-copy of SECRETS OF THE MIDWIFE, by Ann Ormsby! Secrets of the Midwife by Ann Ormsby Anabel Leigh has spent years pouring herself into her career, polishing her image, and protecting her fragile heart after too many losses. But everything changes when a stranger presses a baby into her arms in a crowded New York park and vanishes. The child’s golden hair and trusting eyes stir a deeply personal longing Anabel thought she’d buried forever.

Our Acorn Publishing Debut Author Prize winner, Kristen Nevarez, can’t believe the epic timing - Hulu just greenlit a reality television show a lot like her debut novel Ring By Spring. In this week’s Substack, she shares how life (or reality television) is stranger than fiction. In her words, ‘I did not map out a long game where I would write a feminist romantic comedy novel about Christian college students finding love within the constraints of purity culture, title it Ring

We are excited to reveal the cover of Welcome to Creosote Flats: A Desert Wife’s Tale by Denise Tanguay! This humorous memoir will be released in November 2026. Welcome to Creosote Flats: A Desert Wife’s Tale by Denise Tanguay Would you walk away from the life that’s supposed to make you happy? Denise Tanguay has it all—family, house in the suburbs, steady paycheck—but it no longer fits. She is fast approaching a midlife crisis fueled by rise-and-grind burnout, a recent cance

Congratulations to Analisa Ramirez, our 2026 Spring Intern of the Quarter! Analisa has been an incredible addition to the Acorn Publishing team. Bright, dependable, and full of initiative, she's the kind of person who doesn't wait to be asked—she comes up with thoughtful ideas, takes the lead when appropriate, and is always looking for ways to contribute. As a member of Gen Z, Analisa has brought valuable insight into today's young adult market and social media landscape, he

Our excitement is astronomical for the release of Ken Kisco's No Straight Lines to the Stars! Get your copy today! No Straight Lines to the Stars An Unlikely Journey from Lifeguard Tower to Launchpad By Ken Kisco No Straight Lines to the Stars is the inspiring true story of a young lifeguard who dared to believe his life could reach far beyond the horizon. On the beaches of Southern California, Ken Kisco learned that preparation saves lives. From rip-current rescues to split-

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Acorn author, Kory Ann Rogers! Still Becoming, Kory Ann's debut book, is a mix of memoir and self-help and will be released this November. Still Becoming by Kory Ann Rogers Kory Ann Rogers grew up the oldest of seven in rural Idaho, learned early to hold things together, and never really stopped. She married her childhood crush, raised five children, built businesses, and burned out more than once. And through all of it, she kept

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Acorn author, Denise Tanguay! Her upcoming humorous memoir, Welcome to Creosote Flats: A Desert Wife’s Tale, will be released this November. Welcome to Creosote Flats: A Desert Wife’s Tale by Denise Tanguay Would you walk away from the life that’s supposed to make you happy? Denise Tanguay has it all—family, house in the suburbs, steady paycheck—but it no longer fits. She is fast approaching a midlife crisis fueled by rise-and-gri

We are thrilled to share the cover of I Only Have a Day by Robert J. Martindale. This fast-paced action novel is slated for release on September 22nd. I Only Have a Day By Robert J. Martindale If you knew the world was about to fall apart, how far would you go to save it? When software engineer Elicia Favre inherits her late uncle’s journal and a vault key, she is thrust from her mundane life into a deadly game of intrigue and adventure. The journal contains clues to a break

We are delighted to introduce you to Tammy Tollner! Her important memoir, When the Wine Stopped Working, is slated for publication in February. When the Wine Stopped Working By Tammy Tollner They say champions are made on the field—but what if the real battle is fought at home, delicate stemware in hand? Growing up as the sensitive, book-nerd daughter of an NFL coach, Tammy Tollner mastered the art of performing under pressure and wearing a winning smile. But beneath the surf

Visit the link below to read the author interview between Kristen Nevarez and Stacey Ebert from the San Diego Writers Festival website. https://sandiegowritersfestival.com/author-interview-with-kristen-nevarez/featured-authors/

We are thrilled to share the cover of Shield of Faith! This novel, written by Monica Broussard, is the forth in the 21 Tattoos series and is slated for release on Septemeber 17th. Shield of Faith by Monica Broussard When evil comes calling, sometimes faith is the only answer. A near-death experience in the Amazon brought Derek Hollinger a step closer to the truths he so desperately sought. Once a lonely recluse tormented by his past, he now embraces his role as a devoted hus

Our Acorn Publishing Debut Author Prize winner, Kristen Nevarez, now awaits the proofreader’s pass of her first novel Ring By Spring. In this week’s substack, she shares how her cover art came to life. In her words, ‘a novel’s cover art is usually developed after editing, near the end of the publishing journey. But my manuscript was acquired through a nationwide search contest, and the team wanted to unveil the cover art alongside the announcement of the Acorn Publishing Deb

We are honored to announce the release of Perilous Shores, Book Two in The Sea Hawkes Chronicles, by Thomas M. Wing! Get your copy of this thrilling historical fiction novel today! It is also the perfect book to dive into for America's 250th. Perilous Shores Book Two of The Sea Hawkes Chronicles By Thomas M. Wing Vengeance is as dangerous to a cause as to the enemy. The murder of his wife at the hands of British soldiers prompts American privateer Captain Jonas Hawke’s vow to

We are thrilled to announce that Acorn author Monica Broussard is releasing another novel in the 21 Tattoos series. The fourth book, Shield of Faith, is slated for release in September 2026. Shield of Faith Monica Broussard When evil comes calling, sometimes faith is the only answer. A near-death experience in the Amazon brought Derek Hollinger a step closer to the truths he so desperately sought. Once a lonely recluse tormented by his past, he now embraces his role as a dev

We are so pleased to introduce you to Robert J. Martindale. His debut novel, I Only Have a Day, is slated for release in September 2026. I Only Have a Day Robert J. Martindale https://robertjmartindale.com/ If you knew the world was about to fall apart, how far would you go to save it? When software engineer Elicia Favre inherits her late uncle’s journal and a vault key, she is thrust from her mundane life into a deadly game of intrigue and adventure. The journal contains cl

Enter today for your chance to win an e-copy of this diverse anthology of essays by women therapists for healing women. Women Therapists on Healing: 11 Personal Essays About Overcoming Trauma by Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW and Larissa Miranda Women Therapists on Healing is a powerful anthology of personal essays from women therapists who know trauma from the inside out. This three-part collection braids lived experience with clinical wisdom, offering a compassionate lens on heal

Enter starting today, May 31, to win an e-copy of the award-winning Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution! Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution by Janell Strube In a world where women are seen but rarely heard, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard refuses to be silenced. The daughter of Parisian shopkeepers, Adélaïde dreams not of marriage or titles but of earning a place among the masters of French art. With Queen Marie Antoinette on the throne and a spirit of change in the air, anything se

We are excited to reveal the cover of Bloodline of Evil by Vince Nesci! This fast-paced thriller will be released in October 2026. Bloodline of Evil by Vince Nesci In a wealthy enclave on the Hudson, a dark secret is waiting to explode. Dobbs Ferry has never seen a murder—until the brutal slaying of a prominent local woman rips through the community’s privileged veneer. The case is offered to George Luzzo, a seasoned detective coping with a divorce and a gnawing sense that hi

'I Thought I Wrote 7 Characters. My Editor Said I'd Written 1.' Our Acorn Publishing Debut Author Prize winner, Kristen Nevarez, is in the revision phase of her first novel Ring By Spring. In her words, ‘To write is to notice and record. Being a writer means capturing what makes a person tick, or what makes them sound like themselves. To edit is to notice and delete. Being in revision means cutting out the obvious, or what makes dialogue feel like a script.’ With her wit, hu

Dive into the inspiration behind RING BY SPRING, the first novel by Kristen Nevarez, Acorn's debut publishing contest winner. In her own words, "RING BY SPRING was inspired by a girl from a Christian college who told me, “I don’t know how to date.” Hopefully, it makes readers laugh, think, and swoon. Love requires hope and grace. And so do new adults. And so do I." This novel releases with Acorn Publishing in March 2027. Read more on her SUBSTACK.

We are over-the-moon to reveal this remarkable cover for Ken Kisco's inspiring nonfiction work No Straight Lines to the Stars! No Straight Lines to the Stars An Unlikely Journey from Lifeguard Tower to Launchpad By Ken Kisco No Straight Lines to the Stars is the inspiring true story of a young lifeguard who dared to believe his life could reach far beyond the horizon. On the beaches of Southern California, Ken Kisco learned that preparation saves lives. From rip-current rescu

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the Acorn Publishing Debut Author Prize: Ring By Spring, by Kristen Nevarez World, meet Kristen. Kristen, meet the world. Kristen is a BIPOC arts journalist, a co-vocational pastor, a SoCal native, and the winner of the Acorn Publishing Debut Author Prize. Ring By Spring, her debut novel out in spring of 2027, is, in her words, 'for fans of Emily Henry who grew up in youth group. A dual-POV romantic comedy set at a Christian college

We are buzzing to announce the release of Who Will Name the Bees? This captivating memoir is out now! Who Will Name the Bees? by Sarah Church Vosburgh When memory fades, what remains? Sarah Vosburgh has often felt misunderstood by her mother, a woman who lived a quintessential suburban life. But when her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sarah’s world unravels, and she must confront a disease that will only worsen. As roles reverse between mother and daughter, Sarah face