We are thrilled to announce the release of "Almost There" by Jean Seager. This powerful collection of stories is sure to leave lasting impact on readers. Almost There: A Collection Inspired by True Stories of the Jewish Immigrant Experience By Jean Seager Almost There offers an intimate, emotionally resonant portrait of the Jewish immigrant experience in early twentieth-century America. This collection of linked short stories follows individuals who faced the uncertainty of a

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Acorn author, Jody Tucker! Her upcoming memoir, BE A ROSIE: RISING THROUGH THE THORNS, will be released in February 2027. Be A Rosie: Rising Through the Thorns by Jody Tucker Rosie Tucker was the kind of kid who snuck candy to classmates, sat with the new kid at lunch, and held a sloth in the Amazon for ten full minutes because she simply could not let go. She was twelve years old, vibrant, compassionate, and deeply loved, with an

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Acorn author, Samantha Lee Trembly! Her upcoming book, The Night Santa Wore Scrubs, will be released this December. Samantha Trembly is a mother of three whose greatest inspiration comes from her children. When her daughter Audrey was born with a congenital heart defect, her many trips in and out of the hospital shaped her family in ways they never could have imagined. That journey led Samantha to write this book, hoping to uplift

We're so excited to share that Acorn Publishing has partnered with Alina Elkin of AS Literary Agency! Alina has joined our team as our Foreign Rights Manager, helping us bring Acorn books to readers around the world. One of our favorite things about publishing is imagining where a story might go and who it might reach. With Alina introducing our catalog to international publishers and exploring opportunities in new markets, our authors’ books have the chance to travel farther

We are overjoyed to announce the next memoir by Lisa Crawford Watson! The Sunrise Swimmers Soirée will be released in February 2027! The Sunrise Swimmers Soirée By Lisa Crawford Watson As a little girl, Lisa Crawford Watson was certain of two things: water was dangerous, and her twin sister was the brave one. A terrifying swimming lesson and her sister’s near-drowning incident left Lisa convinced she would never feel safe in the water. Yet the very place she feared most becam

We are thrilled to announce the release of I Only Have a Day by Robert J. Martindale. We can't wait for you to read this new novel. 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 breakthrough her uncle m

We are thrilled to announce the release of Shield of Faith by Monica Broussard, the fourth installment of the 21 Tattoos series. 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 husband on the cusp of fatherhood. But Derek’s newfoun

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Acorn author, Drew Rivetty! His upcoming mythological retelling, She Steers the Fates, will be released this February 2027. She Steers the Fates by Drew Rivetty Her name means “fighter of men,” but after Greek raiders destroy her village, Andromache is left with little desire to fight for anything. Seeking refuge in Troy, she is promised to a royal prince, but grief, anger, and the scars of her past make her an outsider in a city

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