Streaming link: https://www.twitch.tv/parliamentbooks
At The Parliament House, we believe pen and ink is as good as magic and spell, and we strive to provide a good home for those stories with a little extra magic. We work with our writers every step of the way on their literary journey, helping to bring out the most from their work. From multiple rounds of editing to unique, individualized marketing outreach, The Parliament House helps our authors produce brilliantly bizarre, original, and moving stories with some edge.
Why Parliament House? Pushing to become the “big kid” on the block in the publishing community, our team has a combined twenty-plus years experience in editing, marketing, and design. We bring a Manhattan quality aesthetic to independent traditional publishing. We specialize in a niche market and are very selective about the sorts of titles we accept, because we want to ensure each of our projects gets the attention it deserves. Every title is selected specifically because we believe in its ability to stand out and deliver a meaningful message to readers.
Striving to be the Guillermo del Toro of the indie publishing world, The Parliament House was founded by Shayne Leighton, bestselling author and marketing professional.
The Parliament House curates fantasy and sci-fi of every scope with a specific taste for the weird, dark, and quirky. Be it contemporary, steampunk, paranormal, urban, or otherwise, it has to be the sort of magic that captures our attention and leaves a lasting impression.
Our mission is not only to provide the world with fantastic escapes into the impossible, but also to create a publishing home for the author, and more importantly, a family. Navigating through the business of publishing can feel daunting without the right support system and group of knowledgable experts. The Parliament House prides itself on being a supportive place for new and seasoned authors alike to thrive.
EVENT CALENDAR:
November 15, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
Fairytale Retellings
Moderated by: Amanda Wright
In discussion with:
- Chantal Gadoury (author of Between the Sea and Stars and Winterdream)
- Nicole Knapp (author of Hook & Crown and Stars & Steel)
November 16, 2020 @ 6:00 PM EST
Steampunk Fantasy
Moderated by: Malorie Nilson
In discussion with:
- C. W. Snyder (author of Child of Nod)
- Chris Patrick Carolan (author of The Nightshade Cabal)
- E. M. Wright (author of Sedition)
November 19, 2020 @ 4:30 PM EST
Horror
Moderated by: Michael Feeney
In discussion with:
- Don Roff (author of Clare at Sixteen)
- D. M. Siciliano (author of Inside)
- Marlena Frank (author of The Seeking and Stolen)
November 19, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Vampires
Moderated by: Malorie Nilson
In discussion with:
- Winnie Lyon (author of The Curse of the King)
- Shayne Leighton (author of Of Light and Darkness and Of Blood and Magic)
- Jason Tanamor (author of Vampires of Portlandia)
November 20, 2020 @ 5:30 PM EST
Humor in Fantasy
Moderated by: Michael Feeney
In discussion with:
- Sarah J. Sover (author of Double Crossing the Bridge)
- Sean Gibson (author of The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True)
November 21, 2020 @ 12:30 PM EST
Own Voices/LGBTQIA+
Moderated by: Amanda Wright
In discussion with:
- Jase Puddicombe (author of The Life Giver)
- Danielle Roux (author of This Will Kill That and August Prather is Not Dead Yet)
- Aislinn Honeycutt (author of Wandering in Wonderland)
- Kayvion Lewis (author of The Half-Class)