Who we Are
We are an Unpretentious, Unconventional Independent Publisher of Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Social Commentary, and all things Weird.
Mission Statement
Dead Star Press is an Unpretentious, Unconventional, Independent Publisher of Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Social Commentary, and all things Weird enough to abduct the mind. Founded with a passion for stories that dare to be different and providing a platform for storytellers often overlooked by mainstream publishers, we empower our writers to embrace the Weird and explore the bizarre realms of literature. We reject the industry’s conventions, eliminating the need for the pageantry of submission and agent requirements and allowing our potential writers to concentrate on what’s important—their work. We take great pride in collaborating directly with our authors on editing, cover design, and marketing to ensure the final published materials and promotions are consistent with our standards and their visions.
Our mission is to foster a community of understanding and collaboration, challenging the status quo of storytelling and publishing. We navigate the evolving publishing landscape by working with independent bookstores, libraries, influencers, and social media platforms to ensure our authors’ works reach the wonderfully weird audience they are meant for. As we grow, we aspire to see our stories prominently featured in major bookstores, television shows, and films while continuing to give a voice to those who have peculiar tales to tell.
At Dead Star Press, our long-term vision is to have a lasting impact on readers by expanding their views and challenging their thinking. We strive to be more than a publisher, aiming to be a catalyst for conversation, a source of inspiration, and a champion of all things Weird. Join us in celebrating stories that resonate beyond the mainstream and leave a strange, indelible mark on the literary world and the hearts of our readers.
Service Objectives
Our service objective at Dead Star Press is to provide a platform for innovative authors, offering them a unique opportunity to share their weird stories with the world.
Author-Centric Collaboration
To foster a collaborative relationship with authors, providing direct engagement throughout the publishing process.
Unconventional Submissions Process
To streamline the submission process by eliminating traditional query letters, focusing on directly evaluating the authors’ works.
Comprehensive Traditional Publishing Support
To offer a full-service publishing experience, including collaborative editing, cover design, and marketing assistance.
Diverse Distribution Channels
To diversify distribution channels by working with independent bookstores, libraries, influencers, and social media platforms.
Community Building
To build and nurture a strong community of authors and readers who appreciate and engage with unconventional storytelling.
Thought-Provoking Impact
To have a lasting impact on readers by publishing stories that challenge perspectives and expand worldviews.
Leadership
Joseph D. Newcomer
Founder & CEO
Joseph D. Newcomer is a writer who explores weird and thought-provoking stories through speculative fiction and social commentary with intermittent gut punches of the kind of dark humor one needs to navigate our seemingly crumbling society. His work includes Darkest Day, Diminishing Return, Thought and Other Absurdities, El Camino Blue, and the Thought and Other Absurdities Blog and Podcast. Read More
Andrea Greenwald
Marketing
Andrea Greenwald is the powerhouse behind the scenes at Dead Star Press. Armed with a B.S. in Business Marketing from Wingate University and further fortified by an M.B.A. in Marketing from Gannon University, Andrea is Dead Star Press’s strategic mind, ensuring that the press and its authors reach the weirdest audience possible. Read More
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