Culicidae Press

10/03/2026

Announcing the release of Beau Grosscup's latest book, 'Em-o-ry: Religion, Race, Resistance' with Handcar Press, an imprint of Culicidae Press®. The book was published on September 15 and is available worldwide now in your usual bookstores, libraries, and online.
The story begins in Kentucky in 1948. Thirteen-year-old Emory Bowen Jr. knows the rules of his small Southern town: obey his preacher father, read his Bible, and never cross the color line. But when a Black visitor is lynched for his ‘sidewalk’ offense, Emory’s world cracks open. Secrets spill from his family—his mother’s obsession with ‘souvenirs’, his sister’s dangerous liaisons, and his father’s fiery defense of ‘God’s chosen order.’
A white woman’s murder and the Klan’s hunt for ‘nasty Coloreds’ force young Emory to decide his future. One lie would protect his family. His truth could destroy them all.
From Kentucky’s small-town tranquility to a desperate midnight escape across the Ohio River, Em-o-ry is a gripping coming-of-age story about faith, fear, and defiance in this world built on hate—to which he must return.
For readers of Harper Lee, Colson White-head and Jesmyn Ward—the novel lays bare life under Jim Crow—and the minute-by-minute courage it takes to break free.
More information at

Grosscup – Em-o-ry: Religion, Race, ResistancePost published:15/09/2026Post category:Books / Hardcover / Kindle or ePub / PaperbackAbout the BookKentucky, 1948.Thirteen-year-old Emory Bowen Jr. knows the rules of his small Southern town: obey his preacher father, read his Bible, and never cross th...

09/27/2026

Announcing the recent release of a book by our youngest author, Sydney Horn, so far. She wrote the adventure fantasy novel 'Girls on Edge' in which one of the protagonists, Sasha, had a perfectly regular life until she woke up to her house on fire and her parents mysteriously missing.
Now, instead of doing normal kid stuff, she’s carrying the heavy duty of saving the world from dark forces.
Sneaking into the woods with her best friend Lily to find answers, the girls find themselves fighting evil, befriending a mysterious forest creature, discovering magical weapons, and hearing a very bad explanation for why they shouldn’t go camping.
Suddenly thrust into a magical war, can Sasha and Lily master their new abilities in time to save all of humanity?
Find out!
More information about the book can be found at
https://hogpress.com/horn-girls-on-edge/

Search Search As a peer-reviewed better-business-accredited publishing house—founded in Ames, Iowa, in 2005—we serve creative writers and their readers with superbly designed books in all available formats (ebook, paperback, hardcover, casewrap, and audio). Our books are available locally throug...

09/20/2026

Working on Phyllis A. Hoelzel's book cover of her STEM-based children's book titled 'Mark Lyte and the Marvelous Microbes'. Here is a mock-up of the latest version. The book will be released through our Culicidae Press children's book imprint Gluon Press on 15 October 2026.

09/15/2026

Please check out the release today of Beau Grosscup's latest book, 'Em-o-ry: Religion, Race, Resistance', published through our imprint Handcar Press. Here's the back cover synopsis:

Kentucky, 1948.

Thirteen-year-old Emory Bowen Jr. knows the rules of his small Southern town: obey his preacher father, read his Bible, and never cross the color line. But when a Black visitor is lynched for his ‘sidewalk’ offense, Emory’s world cracks open. Secrets spill from his family—his mother’s obsession with ‘souvenirs’, his sister’s dangerous liaisons, and his father’s fiery defense of ‘God’s chosen order.’

A white woman’s murder and the Klan’s hunt for ‘nasty Coloreds’ force young Emory to decide his future. One lie would protect his family. His truth could destroy them all.

From Kentucky’s small-town tranquility to a desperate midnight escape across the Ohio River, Em-o-ry is a gripping coming-of-age story about faith, fear, and defiance in this world built on hate—to which he must return.

For readers of Harper Lee, Colson White-head and Jesmyn Ward—the novel lays bare life under Jim Crow—and the minute-by-minute courage it takes to break free.

More information at https://handcarpress.com/grosscup-em-o-ry-religion-race-resistance/

Cover design by Mikesch P. K. Muecke

09/13/2026

With Dog-Eared Books – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

09/13/2026

We're very happy to announce the release of Donna Lauren Gold's debut novel, 'Brooding with Storm Clouds: Return to Oaxaca' this coming Tuesday, 15 September.

Here's the log line.: “What you feel at sixteen as you wander through life trying to feel again…”

And here's the synopsis from the back cover: After twenty-six years, award-winning photographer Lena Mendel returns to Oaxaca, Mexico, where at age sixteen she spent a transformational school year with six other girls. Now she’s back with two classmates from that magical time, along with Lena’s adolescent son Gabriel who is bent on creating some independence from his mother’s single parenting.
As the travelers savor Oaxaca’s giant puppets, daring fireworks, and romantic serenades, an unexpected encounter unearths a long-buried secret that upends Lena’s tiny family, challenges her autonomy, and changes the lives of mother and son forever, while also exposing the shadowy politics of this dazzling city…then Gabe wants to remain in Oaxaca.
Within the crucible of Oaxaca’s massive 2006 teachers’ strike and the brutal repression of those organizing for their rights, Lena and Gabe realize a new relation to themselves, each other, and to this troubled land.

What Readers Think
"This beautiful novel reads like a love letter to Oaxaca… Framed by dramatic sociopolitical upheaval, this capti-vating story of family and friendship is brimming with heartache, secrets, and most of all, love."
—Laura Resau, author of thirteen young-adult and adult novels, including 'What the Moon Saw', set in Oaxaca

"Lucious. Brilliant. A perfect weaving of motherhood, pre-colonial history, and the politics of education in Mexico."
—Etta Kralovec, Ed.D, Founding Director of the Borderlands Education Center

Preorder and more information at https://culicidaepress.com/gold-brooding-with-storm-clouds-return-to-oaxaca/
Available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and Apple Books versions

Search Search As a peer-reviewed better-business-accredited publishing house—founded in Ames, Iowa, in 2005—we serve creative writers and their readers with superbly designed books in all available formats (ebook, paperback, hardcover, casewrap, and audio). Our books are available locally throug...

09/08/2026

Here are a few sample pages from Sydney Horn's book (via Hog Press) 'Girls on Edge'.
About the Author
Sydney Horn is nine years old. She lives in the Bay Area. She enjoys reading, crafting, singing, and writing. Her inspiration to write came from reading books by Rick Riordan and other authors. Sydney is often found lying next to her cats, enjoying time with her friends, and messing with her poor brother. Sydney loves learning about Greek mythology.

09/08/2026

Announcing the recent release of a book by our youngest author, Sydney Horn. She wrote the adventure fantasy novel 'Girls on Edge' in which one of the protagonists, Sasha, had a perfectly regular life until she woke up to her house on fire and her parents mysteriously missing.
Now, instead of doing normal kid stuff, she’s carrying the heavy duty of saving the world from dark forces.
Sneaking into the woods with her best friend Lily to find answers, the girls find themselves fighting evil, befriending a mysterious forest creature, discovering magical weapons, and hearing a very bad explanation for why they shouldn’t go camping.
Suddenly thrust into a magical war, can Sasha and Lily master their new abilities in time to save all of humanity?
Find out! More information about the book can be found at
https://hogpress.com/horn-girls-on-edge/

09/08/2026

Announcing the release of Donna Gold's inaugural fiction novel with Culicidae Press. Her book 'Brooding with Storm Clouds: Return to Oaxaca' will be available worldwide on Tuesday, 15 September.
Here's the back cover synopsis:
After twenty-six years, award-winning photographer Lena Mendel returns to Oaxaca, Mexico, where at age sixteen she spent a transformational school year with six other girls. Now she’s back with two classmates from that magical time, along with Lena’s adolescent son Gabriel who is bent on creating some independence from his mother’s single parenting.
As the travelers savor Oaxaca’s giant puppets, daring fireworks, and romantic serenades, an unexpected encounter unearths a long-buried secret that upends Lena’s tiny family, challenges her autonomy, and changes the lives of mother and son forever, while also exposing the shadowy politics of this dazzling city…then Gabe wants to remain in Oaxaca.
Within the crucible of Oaxaca’s massive 2006 teachers’ strike and the brutal repression of those organizing for their rights, Lena and Gabe realize a new relation to themselves, each other, and to this troubled land.

And we already have some ARC reviews:
"This beautiful novel reads like a love letter to Oaxaca… Framed by dramatic sociopolitical upheaval, this capti-vating story of family and friendship is brimming with heartache, secrets, and most of all, love."
—Laura Resau, author of thirteen young-adult and adult novels, including 'What the Moon Saw', set in Oaxaca

"Lucious. Brilliant. A perfect weaving of motherhood, pre-colonial history, and the politics of education in Mexico."
—Etta Kralovec, Ed.D, Founding Director of the Borderlands Education Center

Preorders are available. More information at https://culicidaepress.com/gold-brooding-with-storm-clouds-return-to-oaxaca/