Rain On The Sound Press

Independent stories. Author-owned publishing. Books that stay with you.

Rain On The Sound Press is a small, independent, author-owned cooperative publishing firm rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We publish literary fiction, emotionally resonant storytelling, and books crafted to linger long after the final page.

What we stand for

Our Mission

Literary Fiction with Emotional Depth

We publish fiction that values character, atmosphere, language, memory, place, and the emotional truths that shape human lives.

Our Model

Author-Owned and Independent

Rain On The Sound Press was founded to give authors greater creative ownership, publishing independence, and a more personal alternative to traditional corporate publishing models.

Our Place

Rooted in the Pacific Northwest

Inspired by rain, water, forests, shorelines, and the quiet weather of the Sound, our press reflects the atmosphere and creative independence of the region we call home.

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"Fiction that values character, atmosphere, and the emotional truths that shape human lives."

The Press

Books made with care. Stories built to last.

We are a small press with a singular focus: publishing literary fiction that matters, with authors who own their work.

We welcome submissions from writers working in literary fiction. If your work values voice, place, and emotional resonance over formula, we'd like to hear from you.

Read Our Submissions Guidelines

Also: Learn about our cooperative model

Rain On The Sound Press

An independent, author-owned cooperative publishing house rooted in the Pacific Northwest.

Literary Fiction · Pacific Northwest

The Press

We publish literary fiction and emotionally resonant storytelling — books crafted to linger long after the final page.

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Books made with care. Stories built to last.