Getting published with Pellerin

A publisher for authors with staying power

Pellerin Books is a new, independent publisher of popular fiction, built for authors who are already on their publishing journey.


We partner with experienced authors – whether traditionally published or self-published – who are ambitious to reach more readers. Our model is designed to give every book the best possible chance of success, not just at launch, but over time.

If you’re looking for a publishing team who treats authors fairly, backs every book properly, and communicates clearly and honestly, you’re in the right place.

Pellerin Books is a new, independent publisher of popular fiction, built for authors who are already on their publishing journey.

We partner with experienced authors – whether traditionally published or self-published – who are ambitious to reach more readers. Our model is designed to give every book the best possible chance of success, not just at launch, but over time. 

If you’re looking for a publishing team who treats authors fairly, backs every book properly, and communicates clearly and honestly, you’re in the right place.

Most fiction discovery now happens online, with 70% of combined ebook, audiobook and print sales coming from online retailers in 2024.

That’s why our publishing model focuses on digital and online sales – supported by data-led marketing and global distribution.

Every title we publish is released worldwide in ebook, audiobook and paperback. For most authors, the ebook will be their primary sales driver – but audio is a growing market, and we know that some readers just love to curl up with a physical book.

For us, publishing well is about meeting readers where they are, and delivering our stories in the format they want to read.

We don’t over-publish.

Our list is carefully curated so that every author receives the time, attention, investment and strategic thinking it deserves.

That means:

  • pro-active acquisitions to fill genre niches
  • In-depth structural edit for every new book
  • Eye-catching covers tailored for the right audience
  • and enough internal capacity to support our authors well
We believe fewer authors, published thoughtfully, outperform crowded lists every time.

Every new title we publish receives a guaranteed marketing investment, and this is written into our contracts.

We don’t ask books to “prove themselves” before support appears, and we don’t tell authors we are investing in them and then reallocate their budget elsewhere. Every book is backed from the start with a clear launch and growth plan designed to connect our authors with their most likely readers.

Our marketing approach is built for the digital marketplace and focused on results, not outdated assumptions.

Rather than broad, unfocused activity, we use insight-led, targeted campaigns designed to convert browsing readers into buyers, and buyers into long-term fans. Every strategy is shaped by real reader behaviour, market data, and ongoing performance analysis.

We focus on what works, scale what performs, and adapt as reader habits change – always with long-term sales and discoverability in mind.

One of the things that sets Pellerin apart is our commitment to clarity.

Our authors always know where their books stand, how decisions are made, and how their publishing strategy is evolving. 

Unlike most other publishers, we give our authors instant access to their sales performance and marketing data through our bespoke Pellerin Dashboard.

The Pellerin Dashboard is a clear, easy-to-use platform inspired by the data-rich experience of successful self-published authors. If something we’re doing is working, you’ll see it. If something isn’t, we won’t hide it – we’ll analyse it, adjust, and move forward together.

One of the things that sets Pellerin apart is our commitment to clarity. Our authors always know where their books stand, how decisions are made, and how their publishing strategy is evolving.

Unlike most other publishers, we give our authors instant access to their sales performance and marketing data through our bespoke Pellerin Dashboard.

The Pellerin Dashboard is a clear, easy-to-use platform inspired by the data-rich experience of successful self-published authors. If something we’re doing is working, you’ll see it. If something isn’t, we won’t hide it – we’ll analyse it, adjust, and move forward together.

We don’t stop working on books once the launch window closes.

Every title we publish enters a long-term backlist strategy designed to keep it visible, discoverable, and selling well beyond its publication year. This includes ongoing marketing activity, performance-led promotions, and regular strategic review.

Our aim is not to deliver only short-term sales spikes, but sustainable author careers built over multiple books.

We are looking for popular fiction across the following genres:

  • crime and thrillers
  • romance and romantic fiction
  • family drama and women’s fiction
  • historical fiction and saga
  • historical adventure and military fiction
  • romantasy and speculative fiction
  • science fiction, fantasy and horror
(We do not publish debut authors, children’s books, literary fiction, or non-fiction.)

We publish experienced authors of commercial fiction – whether traditionally published or self-published – who are committed to building a long-term readership.

We love world-building, enduring characters, and series-arcs: stories that bring readers back to an author’s world again and again. If authors don’t write a series, we help them define and
hone their ‘reader promise’ instead: what’s the one thing that makes readers of their books keep coming back for more?

If this sounds like you, please submit your work below.

A digital-focus approach, built for the readers of today

Every new title we publish receives a guaranteed marketing investment, and this is written into our contracts.

We don’t ask books to “prove themselves” before support appears, and we don’t tell authors we are investing in them and then reallocate their budget elsewhere. Every book is backed from the start with a clear launch and growth plan designed to connect our authors with their most likely readers.

Publishing with intention, not volume

We don’t over-publish. Our list is carefully curated so that every author receives the time, attention, investment and strategic thinking it deserves.

That means:

 

  • pro-active acquisitions to fill genre niches
  • In-depth structural edit for every new book
  • Eye-catching covers tailored for the right audience
  • and enough internal capacity to support our authors well
We believe fewer authors, published thoughtfully, outperform crowded lists every time.

Guaranteed marketing investment

At Pellerin Books, we publish popular fiction in the truest sense of the word: books written to be loved, devoured, shared, and returned to.

Our list includes:

 

  • crime and thrillers
  • romance and romantic fiction
  • family drama and women’s fiction
  • historical fiction and saga
  • historical adventure and military fiction
  • romantasy and speculative fiction
  • science fiction, fantasy and horror
As readers ourselves, we know that stories have the power to transport us, move us, change our minds, or simply make a bad day better. We love nothing more than discovering a character or world that lives beyond the page – and then finding out there is a whole series of those books to enjoy.

That moment of connection when a reader discovers their next favourite author is something extraordinary – and our mission as a publisher is to spark that connection whenever we can.

Impactful marketing, built for the real world

Our marketing approach is built for the digital marketplace and focused on results, not outdated assumptions.

Rather than broad, unfocused activity, we use insight-led, targeted campaigns designed to convert browsing readers into buyers, and buyers into long-term fans. Every strategy is shaped by real reader behaviour, market data, and ongoing performance analysis.

We focus on what works, scale what performs, and adapt as reader habits change – always with long-term sales and discoverability in mind.

The Pellerin Dashboard

One of the things that sets Pellerin apart is our commitment to clarity.

Our authors always know where their books stand, how decisions are made, and how their publishing strategy is evolving.

Unlike most other publishers, we give our authors instant access to their sales performance and marketing data through our bespoke Pellerin Dashboard.

The Pellerin Dashboard is a clear, easy-to-use platform inspired by the data-rich experience of successful self-published authors. If something we’re doing is working, you’ll see it. If something isn’t, we won’t hide it – we’ll analyse it, adjust, and move forward together.

A genuine backlist commitment

We don’t stop working on books once the launch window closes.

Every title we publish enters a long-term backlist strategy designed to keep it visible, discoverable, and selling well beyond its publication year. This includes ongoing marketing activity, performance-led promotions, and regular strategic review.

Our aim is not to deliver only short-term sales spikes, but sustainable author careers built over multiple books.

What we're looking for

We are looking for popular fiction across the following genres:

  • crime and thrillers
  • romance and romantic fiction
  • family drama and women’s fiction
  • historical fiction and saga
  • historical adventure and military fiction
  • romantasy and speculative fiction
  • science fiction, fantasy and horror
(We do not publish debut authors, children’s books, literary fiction, or non-fiction.)

We publish experienced authors of commercial fiction – whether traditionally published or self-published – who are committed to building a long-term readership.

We love world-building, enduring characters, and series-arcs: stories that bring readers back to an author’s world again and again. If authors don’t write a series, we help them define and
hone their ‘reader promise’ instead: what’s the one thing that makes readers of their books keep coming back for more?

If this sounds like you, please submit your work below.

How to submit

If Pellerin Books sounds like the right home for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Authors can submit via the form below*. If your book is gripping, memorable, moving, uplifting, escapist or thought-provoking, we will certainly want to read it! But creating a brilliant story is only the first step. The more you understand who your audience is, and where your sales should come from, the stronger your submission will be.

Invaluable information to include in your pitch:
  • What genre are you writing in?
  • What do you like to read?
  • What words would you type into an online search to find your book?
  • What is your sales record to date, and how do you think it can be improved?
We want to publish experienced, talented authors of popular fiction, with ambition to match our own. If this is you, we look forward to reading your work.

*Literary agents can submit via the form, or directly to the relevant editor.
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Please fill in the submission form accurately, and upload your manuscript as a word document. We read and reply to all submissions within 4 weeks. We cannot enter into individual correspondence unless we are interested in acquiring your work.

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