Overview

Mission Brick Mantel Books publishes innovative works of literary excellence by new and established writers. We value literature as an art, and we publish literary fiction and thought-provoking poetry that leave a lasting impression. We want to help readers gain a stronger sense of the world and humanity through literature. What We Publish We seek literary fiction that is character-driven, engaging, provocative, lyrical, and artistic, as well as experimental, out-of-the-ordinary work that fits our mission. We also publish contemporary, innovative poetry that pushes boundaries. In short, we publish work we have a deep connection to. A literary magazine is planned, but right now we accept full-length novels (preferably between 60,000 and 130,000 words) and poetry books (between 40 and 80 poems suggested). Overview Brick Mantel Books, an imprint of Pen & Publish, was established in 2015 to promote literary fiction and poetry. Pen & Publish, Inc. publishes work by and for schools and nonprofit organizations. Its other imprints include Open Books Press, which publishes general adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction for adults, and Transformation Media Books, which focuses on work in the body/mind/spirit genres.