Book Hub Publishing

Book Hub Publishing We are an Indie Publishing House based in Ireland, working with authors on their book birth journeys.

Run by Director and Author, Susan McKenna and Head of Diversity,Inclusion and Equality, Dr Mary Helen Hensley. Book Hub Publishing is a dynamic and inclusive publishing house, proudly chaired by Susan McKenna, with Dr. Mary Helen Hensley leading our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality. Since our founding in 2009 where we were 'born out of ashes', we have been dedicated to empowering n

ew voices and amplifying stories that matter. Our team of award-nominated authors and experienced professionals provides comprehensive writing and editing services, guiding authors from manuscript to market. With a global perspective, we have collaborated with authors from Ireland, the UK, Canada, the US, Germany, Switzerland, and France, helping them bring their unique narratives to life. Beyond publishing, we specialise in building author brand identities, managing social media platforms, and crafting impactful marketing strategies. We also take pride in event management, from book launches to author tours, ensuring our authors' works reach independent bookstores and readers around the world. At Book Hub Publishing, we believe in the power of stories to inspire change and foster connection. We are here to support and champion diverse voices, one book at a time.

07/07/2025

Vinny is delighted to be heading to his home town of Ennistymon this weekend for the annual Book Town Festival where the home of traditional shopfronts and the cascades will be transformed into a book-lovers paradise.
Book dealers from all over Ireland will take up residence in various venues in the lovely North Clare town.
Charlie Byrne's will be based in Crosbie's on the square and there's a great programme of literary events too.
See you there!

Say hello to Clipper the Hurl; not your average hurley, but the stick with a big Irish adventure! Left behind at an ice‑...
07/07/2025

Say hello to Clipper the Hurl; not your average hurley, but the stick with a big Irish adventure! Left behind at an ice‑cream van, Clipper embarks on an epic farm odyssey from curious cows to a charming Shetland pony proving that even a wooden stick can have heart (and hilarity).

Kids and grown‑ups alike will be gripped as Clipper (yes, that’s his name) journeys from Lucy’s hands into the wild Irish countryside reminding us all that sometimes you’ve gotta roll with life’s unexpected bounces.

Let’s rally behind our wooden adventurer! Post your fave farm‑animal emoji below and follow along as Clipper’s wild escapades unfold.

Congratulations to our author, Aligned by Amber Doyle
06/07/2025

Congratulations to our author, Aligned by Amber Doyle

Reader's Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½Reading 'Essays On Covid-19' was like hearing the pandemic story you didn’t get on the news. It ...
06/07/2025

Reader's Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½

Reading 'Essays On Covid-19' was like hearing the pandemic story you didn’t get on the news. It captures the messiness, the political distrust, personal fear, unexpected beauty and makes space for healing. I especially loved the blend of academic insight with lived experience. It’s both a record and a rebellion and a really useful addition to Ireland’s social memory.
-Jane Hickey, Ireland

03/07/2025
Illustrator Maggie Kennedy in the G Hotel in Galway City with a copy of our five star book 1 in ‘The Polar Saga’ series ...
03/07/2025

Illustrator Maggie Kennedy in the G Hotel in Galway City with a copy of our five star book 1 in ‘The Polar Saga’ series by Catarina Lilliehöök

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Essays on Covid-19'. "Not Just Surviving but Thriving.”This book walks the tightrope between trauma and transf...
02/07/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Essays on Covid-19'.
"Not Just Surviving but Thriving.”

This book walks the tightrope between trauma and transformation. Each essay offers a window into how people adapted, questioned, and sometimes outright rebelled. Dr. Mary Helen Hensley’s personal account of intentionally contracting COVID for spiritual learning? Unconventional. Yes. Thought-provoking? Absolutely. Some essays flirt with controversy, but that’s what makes this collection unputdownable.
-Kate Murphy, Ireland



*Available from Amazon as a paperback and ebook.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“Powerful, Poetic, and Profound”As someone who quietly suffered through the chaos of the pandemic, 'Essays on ...
01/07/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Powerful, Poetic, and Profound”
As someone who quietly suffered through the chaos of the pandemic, 'Essays on Covid-19' felt like a deeply needed reckoning. It doesn’t sugar-coat anything, yet it manages to be life-affirming. The sea swimming chapters in Galway struck a nerve, raw, freezing, and absolutely beautiful. This is not just another pandemic retrospective; it’s a tapestry of human resilience stitched with intellect, emotion, and wild Atlantic waves. -Emily K. USA.



*Available on Amazon.

As we await book reprint 2 for Katherine Scanlon debut children's book, 'Clipper the Hurl's Amazing Adventure', she sent...
01/07/2025

As we await book reprint 2 for Katherine Scanlon debut children's book, 'Clipper the Hurl's Amazing Adventure', she sent us a draft of book 2 in her series. And, it's good! Very good. It's wonderful seeing authors get to grip with their genre and locate a story in a definite community. We are learning more and more with world events that a sense of belonging and community is a powerful source of positivity in these chaotic times.

*Pic: Susan and Katherine book launching.

📚⚔️ Fantasy Publishing: The Genre That’s Actually Winning Right Now. Believe it or not, fantasy isn’t just surviving. It...
01/07/2025

📚⚔️ Fantasy Publishing: The Genre That’s Actually Winning Right Now.

Believe it or not, fantasy isn’t just surviving. It’s exploding and we've found that with Catarina Lilliehöök book 1 in her Polar Saga series. Just take a peek at her multi 5star reviews on Amazon.

Here’s the cold, hard facts: Sci‑fi & fantasy book sales skyrocketed by a whopping 41.3 % between 2023 and 2024. Fantasy book sales reportedly soared by 62% in 2024. Bloomsbury saw profits jump ~57% (from £14m to £22m in one half-year).

Why now?
TikTok’s BookTok revolution turned Bookstagram-style fantasy into a full-on cultural movement. Fans aren’t just buying, they’re cosplaying, writing fanfic, selling tickets to themed events…even colleges are offering courses. And yes, the escapism is real. But so is the appeal: strong heroines, epic quests and community. Think Mia.

Thinking about writing your first book? Buckle up, dream chaser. It's a wild ride. Author challenges:• Battling the blan...
28/06/2025

Thinking about writing your first book? Buckle up, dream chaser. It's a wild ride.

Author challenges:
• Battling the blank page abyss. Every word feels like a mountain climb.
• Imposter syndrome. “Am I even good enough?” whispers, louder than the caffeine buzz.
• Juggling life: day job, life stuff, getting those chapters in before midnight strikes.

Editor challenges:
• Tuning into your voice without turning it into a cookie-cutter.
• Balancing between ruthless feedback and encouragement. Tough love is their daily grind.
• Deadline pressure: polishing rough gems under ticking clocks.

Opportunities ahead:
• As an author, you get to build worlds, shape minds, and leave your mark, chapter by chapter.
• As an editor, you're the hidden hero, folding structure into chaos, lighting up clarity, championing authenticity.
• Together? A powerhouse team. You spark the creativity; they bring precision. Collaboration makes your book shine brighter.

So to every newbie author: trust the process, rough drafts are just first dates with greatness. Editors? Keep it honest, keep it kind, keep it real.

Time to turn that dream into a manuscript. Let’s get to it!



*Original artwork by Jack Waddington.

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We are an Indie Publishing House situated in the west of Ireland. Established in 2009, we are proud to have Amazon bestselling Authors and Irish bestselling Authors with 1million+ now following us across all our combined Author social media accounts. We have worked with authors from Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, Canada, the US, Switzerland and France to assist them with editing their manuscripts, ensure they get published and then market their publications and brand identities and manage their social media platforms. We event manage book launches, arrange author tours and blogs, set up readings, deal with agents, publishers and distributors and have a reach into the independent book stores. Our sister company, The Dissertation Doctors Clinic, works with third-level students providing academic coaching, mentoring and essay solutions services in addition to working with the local business community in technical writing, funding applications and professional development . Check us out on fb or Instagram. www.bookhubpublishing.com & www.thedoccheck.com