Contrarian Publishing
@contrarianpublishing.com
An assisted self-publishing company dedicated to uplifting authors and inspiring readers
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We’re Contrarian Publishing. We are an assisted self-publisher offering publishing services as well as author-subsidized publication.
Our upcoming vampire anthology, Blood, Sweat & Queers is sure to have you hooked, fangs and all! A portion of every sale benefits @trevorproject.bsky.social, a nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Our upcoming vampire anthology, Blood, Sweat & Queers is sure to have you hooked, fangs and all! A portion of every sale benefits @trevorproject.bsky.social, a nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth.
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Get an exclusive peek inside the Blood, Sweat & Queers anthology at @lgbtqreads.bsky.social!
Inside an Anthology: Blood, Sweat & Queers ed. by Margaret Hall and Jamie Ryu
Today on the site I'm delighted to crack open the lid on the coffin of Blood, Sweat, & Queers ed. by Margaret Hall and Jamie Ryu, a collection of LGBTQ+ vampiric love stories releasing October 7, 2025 from Contrarian…
Today on the site I'm delighted to crack open the lid on the coffin of Blood, Sweat, & Queers ed. by Margaret Hall and Jamie Ryu, a collection of LGBTQ+ vampiric love stories releasing October 7, 2025 from Contrarian…
Inside an Anthology: Blood, Sweat & Queers ed. by Margaret Hall and Jamie Ryu
Today on the site I'm delighted to crack open the lid on the coffin of Blood, Sweat, & Queers ed. by Margaret Hall and Jamie Ryu, a collection of LGBTQ+ vampiric love stories releasing October 7, 2025 from Contrarian Publishing with a portion of proceeds going to the Trevor Project! Here's the gist: CRACK OPEN THE COFFIN AND UNLEASH THE VAMPIRE.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Get an exclusive peek inside the Blood, Sweat & Queers anthology at @lgbtqreads.bsky.social!
Korean authors, this is Jamie Ryu, the founder of Contrarian Publishing. I am a queer, Korean American woman.
This is a special rolling call for submissions from you!
This is a special rolling call for submissions from you!
July 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Korean authors, this is Jamie Ryu, the founder of Contrarian Publishing. I am a queer, Korean American woman.
This is a special rolling call for submissions from you!
This is a special rolling call for submissions from you!
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i'm LITERALLY SO EXCITED to be included in this (vampires!! RAHHHHH) & i hope you will enjoy my sweet, (hopefully) humorous vampiric duo!!!
Announcing the final author to be featured in our charity vampire anthology: @nebulouswrites.com Their enchanting prose and masterful character work will leave you yearning for more.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
July 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
i'm LITERALLY SO EXCITED to be included in this (vampires!! RAHHHHH) & i hope you will enjoy my sweet, (hopefully) humorous vampiric duo!!!
Announcing the final author to be featured in our charity vampire anthology: @nebulouswrites.com Their enchanting prose and masterful character work will leave you yearning for more.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
July 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Announcing the final author to be featured in our charity vampire anthology: @nebulouswrites.com Their enchanting prose and masterful character work will leave you yearning for more.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your early copy at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Spooky Girl Art aka Andi Astra is making their first foray into writing with Blood, Sweat & Queers. You may know them for their psychedelic queer art, but prepare for their sapphic vampire saga to leave you speechless.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases October 7, 2025.
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Blood, Sweat & Queers releases October 7, 2025.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Spooky Girl Art aka Andi Astra is making their first foray into writing with Blood, Sweat & Queers. You may know them for their psychedelic queer art, but prepare for their sapphic vampire saga to leave you speechless.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases October 7, 2025.
igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases October 7, 2025.
igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
We’re excited to announce that author J.M. Rose is writing as Ezra Wren for our charity vampire anthology. You’ll fall in love with their beautiful, bloody story just as we did.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
June 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We’re excited to announce that author J.M. Rose is writing as Ezra Wren for our charity vampire anthology. You’ll fall in love with their beautiful, bloody story just as we did.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
We’re excited to announce that author J.M. Rose is writing as Ezra Wren for our charity vampire anthology. You’ll fall in love with their beautiful, bloody story just as we did.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
June 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We’re excited to announce that author J.M. Rose is writing as Ezra Wren for our charity vampire anthology. You’ll fall in love with their beautiful, bloody story just as we did.
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Blood, Sweat & Queers releases on October 7, 2025. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Announcing the next author for Blood, Sweat & Queers: Austen Lee! Austen has written a killer (😉) short story for our charity vampire anthology.
You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
June 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Announcing the next author for Blood, Sweat & Queers: Austen Lee! Austen has written a killer (😉) short story for our charity vampire anthology.
You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
We’re thrilled to announce the next contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers, L.A. Barron.
Blood, Sweat & Queers marks L.A.’s formal debut into the writing world! We cannot wait for you all to see the shocking, rich contribution they’ve cooked up for the anthology.
Blood, Sweat & Queers marks L.A.’s formal debut into the writing world! We cannot wait for you all to see the shocking, rich contribution they’ve cooked up for the anthology.
June 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the next contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers, L.A. Barron.
Blood, Sweat & Queers marks L.A.’s formal debut into the writing world! We cannot wait for you all to see the shocking, rich contribution they’ve cooked up for the anthology.
Blood, Sweat & Queers marks L.A.’s formal debut into the writing world! We cannot wait for you all to see the shocking, rich contribution they’ve cooked up for the anthology.
We’re pleased to announce that the incredible Anna McG will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers!
You can catch her debut short story in our charity queer vampire anthology.
You can reserve your early copy of the anthology now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
You can catch her debut short story in our charity queer vampire anthology.
You can reserve your early copy of the anthology now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
June 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We’re pleased to announce that the incredible Anna McG will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers!
You can catch her debut short story in our charity queer vampire anthology.
You can reserve your early copy of the anthology now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
You can catch her debut short story in our charity queer vampire anthology.
You can reserve your early copy of the anthology now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
Happy Pride Month! Today, Contrarian Publishing is unleashing desire with the cover reveal for Blood, Sweat & Queers, designed by @girthofvenus.bsky.social!
June 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Pride Month! Today, Contrarian Publishing is unleashing desire with the cover reveal for Blood, Sweat & Queers, designed by @girthofvenus.bsky.social!
In case you missed it, the incredible @maeisafraid.bsky.social will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers!
May 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In case you missed it, the incredible @maeisafraid.bsky.social will be a contributing author to Blood, Sweat & Queers!
IT’S THE LAST DAY OF AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
AAPI Authors, that means it’s your LAST CHANCE to submit to us for a chance at publication!
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AAPI Authors, that means it’s your LAST CHANCE to submit to us for a chance at publication!
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May 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
IT’S THE LAST DAY OF AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
AAPI Authors, that means it’s your LAST CHANCE to submit to us for a chance at publication!
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AAPI Authors, that means it’s your LAST CHANCE to submit to us for a chance at publication!
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LAST TWO DAYS to submit your novel pitches if you’re an AAPI author seeking publication!
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May 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
LAST TWO DAYS to submit your novel pitches if you’re an AAPI author seeking publication!
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Do you like vampires?
Sapphic vampires? Gay vampires? Trans vampires? Queer vampires in general?
Well, then you'll love our anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers, which releases October 7.
Even better? Every purchase goes to support The Trevor Project
www.indiegogo.com/projects/blo...
Sapphic vampires? Gay vampires? Trans vampires? Queer vampires in general?
Well, then you'll love our anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers, which releases October 7.
Even better? Every purchase goes to support The Trevor Project
www.indiegogo.com/projects/blo...
Blood, Sweat & Queers: Queer Vampire Love Stories
Uplift queer stories with this forthcoming vampire anthology from Contrarian Publishing. | Check out 'Blood, Sweat & Queers: Queer Vampire Love Stories' on Indiegogo.
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May 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Do you like vampires?
Sapphic vampires? Gay vampires? Trans vampires? Queer vampires in general?
Well, then you'll love our anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers, which releases October 7.
Even better? Every purchase goes to support The Trevor Project
www.indiegogo.com/projects/blo...
Sapphic vampires? Gay vampires? Trans vampires? Queer vampires in general?
Well, then you'll love our anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers, which releases October 7.
Even better? Every purchase goes to support The Trevor Project
www.indiegogo.com/projects/blo...
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, as well as our first year in business, Contrarian Publishing is putting out a call for submissions from AAPI authors for our first ever traditional publishing opportunity. This means no upfront payment and our full publication support. No agent required!
May 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, as well as our first year in business, Contrarian Publishing is putting out a call for submissions from AAPI authors for our first ever traditional publishing opportunity. This means no upfront payment and our full publication support. No agent required!
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
May 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
The suicide hotline is being defunded. Queer books are being banned. The LGBTQ+ community is being attacked. We’re doing what we can to help.
Our vampire anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers is partially a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, an organization that aims to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth.
Our vampire anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers is partially a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, an organization that aims to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth.
April 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The suicide hotline is being defunded. Queer books are being banned. The LGBTQ+ community is being attacked. We’re doing what we can to help.
Our vampire anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers is partially a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, an organization that aims to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth.
Our vampire anthology Blood, Sweat & Queers is partially a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, an organization that aims to prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth.
It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Check out some of author @lemurlover22.bsky.social’s favorite books at your local indie bookstore. Don’t have an indie near you? Try shopping online at @bookshop.org, where every purchase benefits an independent bookstore.
April 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Check out some of author @lemurlover22.bsky.social’s favorite books at your local indie bookstore. Don’t have an indie near you? Try shopping online at @bookshop.org, where every purchase benefits an independent bookstore.
We’re thrilled to announce that author Laura McAsh is joining the Contrarian roster! A library clerk by day and a whimsical sci-fi/fantasy writer by night, her upcoming debut is one you won’t want to miss! Follow her at @lemurlover22.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that author Laura McAsh is joining the Contrarian roster! A library clerk by day and a whimsical sci-fi/fantasy writer by night, her upcoming debut is one you won’t want to miss! Follow her at @lemurlover22.bsky.social
The first line of our May release To the End of the Line!
In this romance set in the academia scene in Chicago, Nicholas Fisher is forced to confront old traumas and new truths when he’s told that his nemesis and brother’s best friend will be crashing on their couch.
In this romance set in the academia scene in Chicago, Nicholas Fisher is forced to confront old traumas and new truths when he’s told that his nemesis and brother’s best friend will be crashing on their couch.
April 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The first line of our May release To the End of the Line!
In this romance set in the academia scene in Chicago, Nicholas Fisher is forced to confront old traumas and new truths when he’s told that his nemesis and brother’s best friend will be crashing on their couch.
In this romance set in the academia scene in Chicago, Nicholas Fisher is forced to confront old traumas and new truths when he’s told that his nemesis and brother’s best friend will be crashing on their couch.
Choose your starter pack Contrarian edition! Featuring our specialty book genres 🫡
Which genre would you choose?
Which genre would you choose?
April 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Choose your starter pack Contrarian edition! Featuring our specialty book genres 🫡
Which genre would you choose?
Which genre would you choose?