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Contrarian Publishing
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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.
Copies preordered at Lovestruck Books will come signed by Boston local author @maeisafraid.bsky.social and both editors. It will also include an exclusive print of the eerie Creature and Darling from Mae Murray’s short story “Blood and Oil,” depicted by artist Isnanaun

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Blood, Sweat & Queers by U M Agoawike | Lovestruck Books
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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!
Please submit your works for a chance at traditional publication. The rise of popularity in Kpop, Kdramas, etc. means there are many trying to appropriate our culture.

We deserve to be the people telling our stories.
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!
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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
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
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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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
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
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
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.
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
With a foreword by vampire scholar itsmargarethall.bsky.social, Blood, Sweat & Queers is a must-read for any vampire lover.

Blood, Sweat & Queers releases October 7, 2025. A portion of all proceeds benefit The Trevor Project. You can reserve your copy now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
8 authors including @lkclipstone.bsky.social and @maeisafraid.bsky.social have joined together to weave hungry, carnal vampire tales with a queer twist, all in support of a freely passionate world.
Happy Pride Month! Today, Contrarian Publishing is unleashing desire with the cover reveal for Blood, Sweat & Queers, designed by @girthofvenus.bsky.social!
You may be familiar with Mae’s creepy worlds and subversive storytelling from her debut novel I’m Sorry If I Scared You. We can’t wait to share the horrors she is brewing up for Blood, Sweat & Queers.

You can reserve your early copy of the anthology now at igg.me/at/blood-sweat-queers
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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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 Submissions | Contrarian
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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

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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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Please submit a pitch for your complete, unpublished novel in any age category by May 31, 2025. You must identify as AAPI to be considered. Stories centering an AAPI character are preferred. We are currently aiming only to acquire ONE title in this capacity.
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!