We’re excited to announce that we’re going to be extra busy in 2027 (after a somewhat quiet 2026).
First up, we have a new book by Sam Heaps, an amazing author from Philly that has been a favorite ever since their Clash debut, Proximity, came out in 2023. Sam’s new book is a collection of essays that we’ve been working on for a long time. Over the course of a lot of conversations, edits, thoughts, life changes, and growth, this new book has turned into its own kind of lovely and intense story from the heart and womb. Immolation Cycle is like a memoir in essays, a new chef’s blend of personal writing, and a transformation in real time. We can’t wait to share it with you in February of 2027.
We’ll have a pre-order page up and ready as well as a cover reveal coming in November.
Also coming (more info soon on these): Moon Deluxe (stories and a novella) by Julián Martinez in April, Box Office Poison (a novel) by Nate Lippens & Matthew Kinlin in summer of 2027, as well as Brief Drama (a novel) by Sam Axelrod, which will be a special co-release with our friends at Featherproof Books. Stay tuned!
Warehouse Sale!
Oh hi. We recently got the opportunity to expand our inventory space and shipping station, so we're getting a better idea of how many books we have on hand. It's a lot! So we're having a 35% off everything sale until July 1st. Just type the word WAREHOUSE in the...
We Have a New Distributor
We're excited to be working with a new distributor. Asterism is a Seattle-based company founded in 2021 by Joshua Rothes of Sublunary Editions, as a small co-operative of presses offering direct-to-trade distribution for member presses. Outgrowing their initial model,...
Alumni News Part One: Drake and Weaver!
We're always proud to see our authors putting out fresh stuff, whether it's on a big press, a small press, or a secret limited edition read.We'll add more of these links soon for other Future Tense alumni, as they're always keeping busy! These first two are both...
Into the Future! A New Fundraiser
I wish small press publishing was smoother sailing. You know: high volume book sales, lots of easy publicity, working with printers without hitting snags, getting wide distribution, mailing books for reasonable prices. All those concerns can result in anxiety,...
Thirty Years! Thirty Percent Off!
While we couldn't make it to AWP in Philly this year, we are part of the alternative book fest, SMOLFair. To help celebrate that, as well as a nod to our thirty-year anniversary, we're giving you deals across the board--30% off your online purchase until April 1st,...
RIP Flaca
Emilly Prado's Funeral for Flaca is just two weeks old but it's already received an eternity of love from readers. If you want to get to know Emilly (and find out who Flaca is), check out this interview...and this interview...and this excerpt... and this amazing shout...
The Future Books of Future Tense Books
We're excited to announce the books we'll be publishing in the next couple of years*. These were chosen from the open submission period we had this year. It was an enlightening way to discover several new writers that we didn't know about and to plan ahead for an...
Cutting into the world of collage: Introducing Sharp Hands Gallery
Special announcement from Kevin: Since my early days of becoming obsessed with collage art, I've been wanting to find a way that Future Tense can get in on the magic of this groundbreaking form. I'd love to someday publish books by artists! But in the meantime, I...
Submission Party! (Now Closed as of Oct 1st)
Okay, so calling it a party may be pushing it, but it's been over three years since we have had an open call or asked for emailed submissions, so there is a renewed excitement here. And during this pandemic/quarantine era, I thought it would be great to find some new...
Thanks for Helping Us Support BLM
We had a beautiful response to our Black Lives Matter fundraiser last month and with your help was able to donate $813.89 to Black Lives Matter and the crucial work they do. Thank you so much!
We Have a New Distributor
We're excited to be working with a new distributor. Asterism is a Seattle-based company founded in 2021 by Joshua Rothes of Sublunary Editions, as a small co-operative of presses offering direct-to-trade distribution for member presses. Outgrowing their initial model,...
Alumni News Part One: Drake and Weaver!
We're always proud to see our authors putting out fresh stuff, whether it's on a big press, a small press, or a secret limited edition read.We'll add more of these links soon for other Future Tense alumni, as they're always keeping busy! These first two are both...
Into the Future! A New Fundraiser
I wish small press publishing was smoother sailing. You know: high volume book sales, lots of easy publicity, working with printers without hitting snags, getting wide distribution, mailing books for reasonable prices. All those concerns can result in anxiety,...
RIP Flaca
Emilly Prado's Funeral for Flaca is just two weeks old but it's already received an eternity of love from readers. If you want to get to know Emilly (and find out who Flaca is), check out this interview...and this interview...and this excerpt... and this amazing shout...
The Future Books of Future Tense Books
We're excited to announce the books we'll be publishing in the next couple of years*. These were chosen from the open submission period we had this year. It was an enlightening way to discover several new writers that we didn't know about and to plan ahead for an...
Submission Party! (Now Closed as of Oct 1st)
Okay, so calling it a party may be pushing it, but it's been over three years since we have had an open call or asked for emailed submissions, so there is a renewed excitement here. And during this pandemic/quarantine era, I thought it would be great to find some new...
Thanks for Helping Us Support BLM
We had a beautiful response to our Black Lives Matter fundraiser last month and with your help was able to donate $813.89 to Black Lives Matter and the crucial work they do. Thank you so much!
Summer Park Reading #2
Summer is going by faster than we all want it! I'm hosting another blockbuster Summer Park Reading. Volume 2 of this wonderful series features beloved Portland poet Chrys Tobey, genre-bender Dao Strom, and Seattle guests Richard Chiem (author of the novel, King of...
Summer Park Readings 2019!
I think summer is probably my favorite time of year in Portland. All the flowers come out of hiding, I get to click on the bedside fan, and weekend porch reading and writing time is in full effect!Also, I dust off my portable amp and microphone and ask some of my...
Warehouse Sale!
Oh hi. We recently got the opportunity to expand our inventory space and shipping station, so we're getting a better idea of how many books we have on hand. It's a lot! So we're having a 35% off everything sale until July 1st. Just type the word WAREHOUSE in the...
Thirty Years! Thirty Percent Off!
While we couldn't make it to AWP in Philly this year, we are part of the alternative book fest, SMOLFair. To help celebrate that, as well as a nod to our thirty-year anniversary, we're giving you deals across the board--30% off your online purchase until April 1st,...
Cutting into the world of collage: Introducing Sharp Hands Gallery
Special announcement from Kevin: Since my early days of becoming obsessed with collage art, I've been wanting to find a way that Future Tense can get in on the magic of this groundbreaking form. I'd love to someday publish books by artists! But in the meantime, I...