Who are we?
Established in January 2021, Ghost Orchid Press is an independent publisher of horror, Gothic, and supernatural fiction based in Cambridgeshire, UK. We are dedicated to championing new and emerging authors in these increasingly popular, versatile genres.

Why support indie publishing?

Indie publishers are in a position to take risks on fresh, thought-provoking new content from new and lesser-known authors. Increasingly, discerning readers and reviewers are looking for more variety than the usual, familiar names, especially voices from under-represented groups. Indie publishers like Ghost Orchid Press are able to directly engage with this audience on social media. We also work closely with our authors, who are active in promoting their own work.

Why horror?
Since its early roots, horror has been a genre dedicated to innovation and diverse voices. Now, in the 21st Century, we’re seeing a huge upsurge in popularity for the genre, particularly when it comes to traditionally marginalised voices. Ghost Orchid Press strives to tap into this progressive vein, publishing novels, novellas, and anthologies by authors from a wide range of backgrounds.

We provide our authors with professional editing, book cover design, and a full marketing plan including advance release copies sent to reviewers, social media advertising and targeted campaigns sent to physical bookshops. Our paperbacks are available to any retailer via Ingram and Gardners wholesalers.

Check out our online shop and submission calls for more information.

MEET THE TEAM:

ANTONIA RACHEL WARD
Director / Editor-in-Chief

Before founding Ghost Orchid Press, I had previous jobs as a bookseller and later an accounts manager dealing mainly with book sales to academic libraries. I then moved on to study and work in accountancy. Having achieved my accounting qualification, I decided to return to the book industry to pursue my dream of starting a publishing company. Antonia is the pen name I’ve used for all my writing and editing work. You can find me at antoniarachelward.com and on Instagram @antoniarachelward.

ED CROCKER
Editor

Hailing from Manchester, I was previously a high school English teacher before becoming a freelance editor. My clients across my ten-year career include award-winning indie authors and Sunday Times bestsellers. When not editing I indulge my love of SFF and horror by reviewing books and interviewing authors for the website FanFiAddict, writing my own fantasy series, and playing The Witcher 3 over and over again. You can find me on most socials as @edcrockerbooks, and at www.ed-crocker.com.

For further information and press enquiries please contact info@ghostorchidpress.com.

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