A guide to publishers and publishing services for serious writers
Book Publisher and Distributor Listings - H
H&H Press: Micropress publisher of poetry chapbooks and how-to-write books.
HALL INC., NANCY: A children's book publisher.23 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Hampton Roads Publishing Company: A book publisher that appears to specialize in topics with spiritual connections.
Harbor House: Poor contract. Not recommended. A publisher. Their imprint is Batwing Press. Contact at:111 Tenth St.
Augusta, GA 30901
HARCOURT BRACE AND COMPANY: A children's book publisher.525 B Street
Suite 1900
San Diego, CA 92101
Hard Case Crime: A publisher specializing in hardboiled crime fiction.
Hard Shell Word Factory: Highly recommended. An imprint of Mundania Press.
Hard Wire Books: A publisher. Editor's note: we recommend checking this link for information about a complaint.
Hardie Grant Books: $ An Australian publisher. Further info unknown. P&E previously had this business mis-identified as a literary agency.
Harlequin: An imprint of Harlequin Enterprises.
Harlequin Enterprises: Not recommended. A book publisher.
- 11/17/09: Harlequin becomes vanity publisher. Though they call it self-publishing, it will be under their Harlequin Horizons imprint and hence qualifies as vanity.
- 11/19/09: Mystery Writers of America (MWA) asks Harlequin for an answer about Harlequin's recent activities while indicating that MWA recognition of Harlequin is at stake.
- 11/19/09: Romance Writers of America (RWA) says no to Harlequin special status.
- 11/20/09: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) says no to Harlequin's vanity activities.
DellArte (formerly Harlequin Horizons): A Harlequin Enterprises vanity imprint.
HARPER TROPHY PAPERBACKS: A children's book publisher.
Harper Australia: A publisher.
HarperCollins: Recommended. A book publisher.
HarperCollins UK: A book publisher.
HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN'S BOOKS: A children's book publisher.
Harry N. Abrams Inc.: A publisher. No fiction submissions.
Hart Publications, Inc.: Oil and gas magazines, newsletters, directories, and sourcebooks covering the global energy industry.
Harvard University Press: Publishes academic books.
Havenhurst Books: A publisher. No longer charges a reading fee.
Hawk Publishing: A publisher. Specializes in writers from or writing about Oklahoma.
Headline Book Publishing: UK publisher of fiction and non-fiction titles. A writer reports, "Also worth mentioning in their listing is that they are particularly looking for long works of 100,000 words or more." Wants submissions by agent only.
Healeth Publisher: A publisher. Link reported broken.
Health Communications, Inc.: One writer reports that they've published Catherine Lannigan's last book which is a paranormal-type saga set in the Carribbean. Publishers of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, this publisher also publishes magazines. Specialties: psychology, self-help, inspiration, recovery. Contact at: Enterprise Center
3201 SW 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Hearst Corporation: Newspaper, magazine, and business publishing.
Hearts on Fire Books (formerly Hearts on Fire Press): An online publisher specializing in "Romance (all genres), paranormal witches, vampires, etc., western".
Heirloom Children's Book Publisher: A children's imprint of Schiel and Denver.
Heliographica: A vanity publisher. Writers are reporting serious problems. P&E is interested in hearing from any writers with or without problems dealing with this publisher. 6/29/06: A recent email to its writers indicates it is closing shop soon.
Helm Publishing: Charges fee. Not recommended. "a small independent publisher specializing in new and emerging authors for both fiction and nonfiction genres." 1/8/04: this publisher has terminated its business with Bookman Marketing.
Heritage Books: Not recommended. A book publisher that also does vanity publishing.
Heron View Literary Services: Electronic book publisher. Strongly recommend querying. May be out of business. Link broken.
Hickory Tales Publishing, LLC: A publisher producing fantasy, adventure, and picture books.
Hidden Gate Books: A book publisher. A writer reports this is part of Triad Publishing Group. Contact info unavailable.
High Pitched Hum Publishing: A vanity publisher.
Highland Press: "A book publisher and e-publisher. Although the house's main focus is quality romance (both historical and contemporary), the publisher has also branched out into Young Adult fiction and chidren's books." 1/28/08: P&E is not hearing good things about this publisher.
"As owner of Highland Press Publishing, I hope a couple disgruntled writers won't inhibit any serious authors from submitting their manuscripts to Highland Press." - Leanne Burroughs
Highlands Keep Publishing: A publishing subsidiary of the Military History Research Center.
"Highlands Keep proudly presents the finest in military publications. As our collection builds, we will offer the discriminating reader a selection of quality books in current military, military history, and military fiction. Of note, Highlands' fictional section offers topics as diverse as military romance, fantasy, and science fiction. Link broken.
Hignell Book Printing: Short to medium run book printing specialists.
Hilliard and Harris: Poor contract. Not recommended. A small publisher.
Hiltonbooks and Steaks: A publisher located in Petersburg, Va. featuring handcrafted books about alternative medicine and alternative ideas. Also sells steaks.
Hippocrene Books: A book publisher.
Hisarlik Press: Links of interest in Folklore, Medieval Studies and Local History.
HistOracle: Historical fiction. Appears to be defunct.
The History Press: A publisher that specializes on regional topics.
HOLIDAY HOUSE: A children's book publisher.425 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Hollis Books: Charges fee. Not recommended. A book publisher. Link reported broken.
HOLT AND COMPANY, INC., HENRY: A children's book publisher.115 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Holy Fire Publishing: A Christian vanity publisher.
Hope Farm Press: Featuring over 200 books of New York State regional interest.
Horse Latitudes Press: A book publisher. Contact at:Horse Latitudes Press
PO Box 294
Rhododendron, OR 97409
Houghton Mifflin Children's Books: A children's book publisher. Takes only solicited materials.
Howard Needle: Not recommended. A publisher.
Howard Publishing: "We publish a wide variety of books which effectively serve several different markets. Our standard for publication, regardless of the market, results in books that inspire deeper faith and encourage spiritual growth in the lives of our readers." A division of Simon and Schuster. Agented only.
Howell Press: Publisher of books about history, transportation, cooking, and gardening. Link may be broken.
Howells House: A publisher. Anyone know more about them? Contact at:Mr. W.D. Howells, Publisher
Howells House
P.O. Box 9546
Washington D.C. 20016-9546
Hudson House Publishing: Not recommended. A vanity publisher.
Huntington House: Refers writers to subsidy publishers. Not recommended. A publisher.
Hutton Electronic Publishing: Not recommended. A vanity publisher.
HyperBooks Online Bookstore: An online bookstore specializing in electronic texts distributed through the Internet. Assistance available for preparing a title for distribution. Never any cost to the author/publisher, and you always retain all rights. (contributed by Terry Austin) Editor's note: I think this belongs here despite its description. As well, I think it's worth checking out if you have an unsold manuscript.
HYPERION BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: A children's book publisher.114 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
HyperTech Media, Inc: "We specialize in fiction and interactive children's ebooks."
Hypocrite Press, The: A small publisher founded in 1991 in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA. "We serve as a growing literary archive of and for Charlottesville by printing and distributing the works of local authors who choose to write about their lives here. The press continues to expand and broaden its catalogue to include historical and more general relevent works. Our fundamental focus remains that of recording, guiding, and informing the life of small southern ‘alternative’ towns."
"Purchases are anonymous: we cannot see who orders from the website (several have asked about this as Charlottesville is a small town). Books have generally been priced at production cost rounded to the nearest whole-dollar. We have consistently operated without external support, which has facilitated our fierce independence as well as our being broke on a regular basis. Directed donations to expand and advertise our offerings, possibly also to seek 501c(3) status, would be gratefully welcomed. But really, we just want you to read our books."
