A Coup of Owls Press presents a series of print short fiction about being other and different.
Novella
Coming 2026
Summer Nights, Cigarettes
& Spearmint Toothpaste
by James Edward Cook
Childhood friends reunite as adults, but do they really know each other… literally?
A tale of trans romance, Summer Nights, Cigarettes & Spearmint Toothpaste is the perfect Valentine treat – a sweet friends-to-lovers story drawn out over multiple childhood summers and an unexpected adult reunion.
Cover artwork: Pangaea (Coming Soon!)
Collections
Light Paths
(2026)
A queer fantasy romance two novelette collection. Light Paths features dungeons, princes, thieves and games of chance. With intriguing world-building and mysterious pasts, this collection is perfect for curling up in front of the fire on a cold night.
Two all new novelettes from: by Cinnamaldeide
and Johannes T. Evans.
Cover artwork: Marika Bailey
Dark Paths
(2025)
A queer horror romance four novelette collection. Dark Paths features crossroad visitations, gods, vampires and werewasps. This is a perfect horror for those looking for a collection that combines introspection and humour.
Four all new novelettes from: Amanda M. Blake, TT Madden, Clinton Seiter and Leigh V Twersky.
Cover artwork: Elliott Cassel
Anthologies
Other Worlds
(2024)
A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From distant lands to the distant future, “Other Worlds” features folklore, fantasy, speculative, horror, contemporary fiction, and science-fiction exploring places, communities, and situations that are othered.
Twelve all new stories from: Samir Sirk Morató, Briar Ripley Page, Chey Rivera, Busayo Akinmoju, Roxane Llanque, A.L. Davidson, Victor Okechukwu, Bhumika Anand, Von Reyes, Eve Morton, Christina Ladd, and Booker G. A. Feniks.
Cover artwork: Pangaea
Other & Different
(2023)
A diverse anthology from writers around the world. From prehistory to the not-too-distant future, “Other & Different” features folklore, fantasy, gothic, speculative, supernatural, sci-fi, weird, horror, and contemporary fiction exploring what it is to be other or different.
Thirteen all new stories from: Busayo Akinmoju, Malik Berry, A.M. Gautam, Anita Goveas, Heather Haigh, Miriam H. Harrison, Anastasia Jill, Avra Margariti, Kyungseo Min, Samir Sirk Morató, Corinne Pollard, Jonathan Olfert, and Marianne Xenos.
Cover artwork: Will Heron
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