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Analyzing Trends in Queer Romance Cover Designs

“Last year, my voracious appetite was awakened as I realized what kinds of characters and storylines I was craving, and it was not sated—not by a long shot—as there are not nearly the number of romances featuring transmasculine protagonists as my heart strains to read. The market has yet to catch up, and I am excited to see it do so, but in the meantime, here are some of my favorite queer reads of last year and four trends in book cover design I have noticed across them in my quest to read as many queer romances as I can find.”

The Emergence of New Manga Imprints and Print Adaptations of Webcomics

Are you a fan of manga? Are you someone who would rather scroll through Webtoon than your Instagram feed? Are you a webcomic creator with a dream to publish? You’re in luck because in recent years, there’s been a growth of imprints tailored towards manga, manhwas, manhua, webcomics, graphic novels, and light novels.

Bookstore Communities Part 2: Bookstores as Havens for Marginalized Identities

Historically, bookstore communities have risen spectacularly to the occasion in times of crisis, and they continue to do so. This is especially true in bookstores that focus on specific minority identities, such as the Black and queer communities. These communities have faced, and continue to confront, threats from a prejudiced world that targets them.

Part 1: The Community Building Power of Indie Bookstores

At the end of the day, it can be intimidating to use what little energy you have left to get out of your comfort zone and connect with a wider community. Many indie bookstores have taken on the burden of organizing events and services that address a wide range of patron needs—everything from social engagement to meaningful activism.

YA Fiction: Conscientious or Contentious

What defines a story as “young adult”: the protagonist’s age, the reading level, the story’s contents, the specific themes, or the intended audience? More concerning, how might the presence of a marginalized identity (e.g., BIPOC, feminine, LGBTQ+, disabled) color one’s perception of what is considered—and acceptable—“YA” fiction?

Managing Scope in a Commissioned Project

As we have entered the Fall 2025 term, I have had to readdress what the Quick Start Guide project is and its relevance to the publishing industry we hope to soon enter. Most importantly, there has been a major alteration to the scope of the project.

Talking Out Your Backside: A Guide to Back Cover Copy

I’ve had the opportunity to work on the back cover copy for several fiction and nonfiction Ooligan titles. There are principles that will be true on any back cover regardless of genre, but the conventions of fiction and nonfiction will necessarily diverge at points.

Promoting PNW Voices: Our Publishing Mission

“We seek to publish regionally significant works of literary, historical, and social value to the Pacific Northwest. . . . we encourage works originating from, or focusing on, the experiences […]

Interactive Fiction: Game Stories and Storied Games

Interactive fiction is a nebulous term. After all, isn’t all fiction interactive? “Interactive fiction” specifically refers to text-based games where you get to choose what path the narrative takes.

Book Galleys vs. Full Interiors

At Ooligan Press, we have two main stages in the publishing process that involve creating interior layouts for print books (not EPUBs): the galley and the final book interior. For our title Cekpa (launched in November of 2025), I had the opportunity to design both versions of the interior, and they were different processes. I wanted to take a moment to demystify what goes into each.

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