HUSHMARK
At Hushmark Press, we believe in stories that carry weight through stillness: emotionally resonant, quietly made, deeply felt.
Why Hushmark?
At Hushmark Press, we believe in building books that endure — not because they chase trends, but because they speak with presence. We publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that hold emotional weight without spectacle. Stories that move slowly, breathe deeply, and stay with you.
We are an independent literary press founded on creative autonomy and thoughtful production. Every title we release is developed with care, and rights remain with the author — always. We don't rush books into the world. We shape them. Quietly, deliberately, and with respect for what they carry.
Our Shelves
A selection of fiction, guides, and poetry — all made with care.
Fiction
Quiet stories that linger.
Our fiction is quiet by design. We publish literary novels that center presence over pace — work that explores memory, interiority, and the relationships that define us. These are character-driven stories that don't ask to be heard quickly. They unfold slowly, with emotional precision, and leave something behind.
Guides
Clarity with care.
Our are built for people navigating hard things. These are presence-centered nonfiction works — written with care, clarity, and emotional steadiness. Whether supporting a loved one, facing systems, or moving through uncertainty, these books are designed to meet the moment without noise.
We publish practical work without performance. Quietly written. Carefully made. Deeply useful.
Poetry
What can't be said, but stays.
We publish poetry that carries what can't always be said directly — grief, stillness, inheritance, care. These are collections shaped by restraint, presence, and emotional truth. No spectacle. No performance. Just the kind of language that stays.
At Hushmark, we see poetry as a way of holding space. And sometimes, letting go.
In Print
What we've brought to print.
Poetry
Spring 2025 - Issue #001
Coming August 2025
Issue #001 is a seasonal chapbook of poems, visuals, and whisper lines—built from breath, not performance. It's a collection about presence, rupture, and what remains after the noise fades.
Guides
The Financial Caregiver's Start Kit
Coming September 2025
by Cheryl Lock
A clear, compassionate guide for adult children managing a parent's finances. From legal access to monthly bills, this book helps you take the first steps with confidence — even if you're overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
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Discover our complete collection of fiction, guides, and poetry — stories that carry weight through stillness.
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