Sterncastle Publishing

12/27/2025

We’re delighted to celebrate Beth Werbaneth on receiving the Recommended Read Award from the Author Shout Reader Ready Book Awards for her fantasy novel, The Hearthlord. 📚🏆

The Hearthlord invites readers into a richly layered world of belief, power, and transformation, following Senya as she navigates faith, danger, and the weight of destiny. With immersive worldbuilding and emotionally grounded storytelling, Beth crafts a novel that feels both epic in scope and deeply personal — the kind of story that stays with readers long after the final page.

The Recommended Read Award honors books that stand out for their storytelling strength and reader appeal, and this recognition highlights The Hearthlord as a fantasy novel truly worth discovering and sharing.

👏 Beth, congratulations on this well-earned honor.
Your imaginative vision and thoughtful storytelling have earned this spotlight, and we’re proud to celebrate The Hearthlord and the readers it continues to captivate. 🌟📖🔥

12/27/2025

We are honored to celebrate Taylor Yount and Veta Bakhtina for receiving an Author Shout Honorable Mention for their remarkable collaborative work, My Sutured Mind: Poems of Healing Beyond Trauma. 📖✨

This deeply moving collection is a testament to the power of art in the healing process. Through Taylor’s raw, courageous poetry and Veta’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations, My Sutured Mind offers readers a space of understanding, compassion, and hope. Together, their words and visuals create an intimate journey that acknowledges pain while illuminating the resilience of the human spirit.

Being recognized by Author Shout is a meaningful achievement, as the Reader Ready Book Awards honor works that stand out for their emotional depth, originality, and ability to connect with readers on a profound level. This Honorable Mention reflects the care, authenticity, and creative bravery that Taylor and Veta bring to every page.

👏 Congratulations to both of you on this well-deserved recognition.
My Sutured Mind is more than a book — it’s a reminder that healing is possible, and that art can be a powerful companion along the way. We are so proud to celebrate this achievement and look forward to seeing your work continue to reach and support readers everywhere. 🌿📚🎨

12/27/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Savannah Gardiner on being awarded an Honorable Mention in the Author Shout Reader Ready Book Awards for her heartfelt novel Could’ve Been! 📚✨

Savannah’s beautifully crafted story — a poignant exploration of love, friendship, and second chances as Liv returns to her hometown and confronts the echoes of her past — has resonated deeply with readers and critics alike. The recognition from Author Shout highlights not only her talent as a storyteller but also the emotional truth and captivating depth she brings to every page.

Being recognized with an Author Shout Honorable Mention is a testament to the quality, creativity, and impact of Could’ve Been. This award celebrates books that stand out in a crowded field — ones that engage readers, spark conversation, and leave a lasting impression. Author Shout awards are competitive and thoughtfully judged, shining a spotlight on noteworthy authors and unforgettable stories.
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👏 Savannah, we couldn’t be prouder!
Your passion for storytelling and your ability to touch readers’ hearts is something truly special. Here’s to this well-deserved honor — and to many more accolades ahead! 🌟📖💛

10/23/2025

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡? It’s spooky season again and that means mysteries. The Sterncastle Booknook in Newport just shelved a few copies of Valerie Davisson’s new book Stone Cold. Come get your copy today!

09/27/2025

Your book may be good, but is it good enough to inspire its own tribute beer? Beth Werbaneth’s The Hearthlord is. Many thanks to for the awesome collab and for producing these tasty suds that even a Jenseiter would approve of.

08/29/2025

Team Sterncastle is proud to share the video book trailer for our latest release The Hearthlord by Beth Werbaneth.

You can preorder the book now via Amazon. The Hearthlord will be available for sale in print and ebook formats everywhere you buy books on 09/13/2025!

https://youtu.be/Ng0GdyhIsOA

🔥✨ The Hearthlord — An Epic Fantasy You’ll Never Forget ✨🔥Power. Betrayal. Destiny.The fire that warms the hearth can also burn the world.Step into a sweep...

08/29/2025

📣 We’re launching something new: ✨ Sterncastle Magazine ✨
Our very own literary magazine dedicated to emerging voices and the power of the written word.

📖 What you’ll find inside:
✔️ Short fiction and original artwork
✔️ New reader determined theme each issue
✔️ A celebration of diverse voices and literary traditions
✔️ Fresh perspectives from both new and established writers

This magazine is an extension of our mission to nurture literacy and creativity — and to give writers a platform to share their stories.

👉 The first issue drops in December! Stay tuned for submission calls, release dates, and ways you can get involved.

Let’s build this literary community together. 💙

08/25/2025

After the death in July of their father, Dan Pelzer, at the age of 92, John and Marci Pelzer discovered something extraordinary in his things — a very long list of every book he had ever read. In total, from 1962 to 2023, he read a staggering 3,599 books. The list of all the titles is a book in itself: 109 pages long, single-spaced.

Dan borrowed almost all his books from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. When the library staff heard about Dan’s list, they decided to share it on social media and made Dan’s title collection available as its own list that the library says people have been checking out.

“People are intentionally going up to the displays,” Columbus Metropolitan Library CEO Lauren Hagan told CBS News. “The traffic to the social media post is in the millions.” https://cbsn.ws/45PP531

08/14/2025

fans, get excited! We're less than one month out from the long-awaited release of Beth Werbaneth's The Hearthlord! Ebook copies are now available for preorder via the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDTSJDN/

07/30/2025

Bet you didn't know today was National Paperback Book Day? You can snag a copy of Yount+Bakhtina's debut collection of poetry and original artwork, My Sutured Mind, in paperback (and ebook for you technophiles) on Barnes and Noble.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-sutured-mind-taylor-yount/1147646638

07/23/2025

Author Taylor Yount's harrowing experience with a lifetime of medical trauma captured in but a few words...

07/15/2025

Round out your summer reading list with Whispers Amongst the Trees an anthology which Kirkus Reviews called: "A sublime collection which beautifully depicts a beloved and indelible seaside culture.".

Available in print and ebook via the link below:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whispers-amongst-the-trees-sterncastle-writers-collective/1147024299