Submissions to Betty Books are now OPEN! 🚨 If you've been waiting to submit your manuscript, now's your chance. Our submission manager is now open to accepting full-length prose manuscripts of any genre until August 31, 2026. Learn more and submit here 👉 buff.ly/7xZdiU6

Come June 1st, we want you to be prepared to submit your manuscript to Betty Books. So what does that preparation mean? 🤔 Take a glimpse into how Betty operates and some of the guidelines for manuscript submissions. Learn more about the rest of our requirements and who we are at wtawpress.com/betty

Betty's submission period will officially open June 1, 2026. If you've been waiting for your chance to submit your manuscript to us, your chance is coming! Stay tuned for more information on our submission guidelines and keep an eye out for when submissions open here: buff.ly/OaDF97z

Preorders are now live for Any Kind of Known Tomorrow by @ldeforest.bsky.social! ✨📖 Full of compassionate insight and incisive wit, this book is a provocative meditation on immigration, family ties and the ways that we must all face the future. Preorder here: www.wtawpress.org/product-page...

It’s been one year since our second Betty title, The Boat Not Taken by @joannackalbus.bsky.social, came into the world! 👏📖 This book continues to resonate in such a lasting way, and we’re so grateful to every reader who has picked it up, shared it, and kept it alive in conversation.

May is a time of reflection for Betty Publisher and Editor in Chief @pegalfordpursell.bsky.social. In this special newsletter edition, she shares what sets Betty apart as an independent press—and where we’re headed next. 📚✨ Read the full letter: bit.ly/4uyrfn6

Join Betty author @janishubschman.bsky.social at the Montclair Literary Festival on May 2nd where she'll be moderating a special discussion between debut authors, Reenah Shah, Vincent Yu, and Jill Rosenburg! More details here: buff.ly/kB4ND9n

Did you know Betty author @ldeforest.bsky.social is a Senior Editor at Bloom and runs The POV Playbook? Both pages are worthwhile resources for writers of all ages, experience levels, and persuasions. Do yourself a favor and check them out! Bloom: bit.ly/4cBUEqq POV Playbook: bit.ly/4mX1Kt9

Celebrate Independent Book Store Day by joining Betty author @janishubschman.bsky.social tomorrow for a special book signing and meet and greet! 📚✍️ The event will take place at Big Red Books in New York. Don't miss out! Find more information here: bit.ly/48eTQF7

For Earth Day, we're considering the stories that shape how we understand the world around us. 🌎🌳 If the Owl Calls by @sharonw.bsky.social takes place during a time of environmental resistance in Norway, where a political conflict becomes something much more personal. Learn more: bit.ly/4cpWhWM

Choosing a favorite line from your own book is a little bit like choosing a favorite memory—impossible, slightly unfair, and always revealing. Still, we asked our Betty authors to try and here's what they said! What was your favorite line from a Betty book? Comment below. 👇

Looking for your next read, but don't know what to choose? 🤔 We’re pairing stories you already adore with Betty titles that hit the same emotional notes, whether it’s sharp wit, heart-stopping tension, or unforgettable characters. Swipe and let us know which one steals your heart! 📚✨

What’s a book that fooled you—in the best way? From shocking twists to narrators you can’t quite trust, this month’s Betty’s Corner is all about the stories that surprised us. Let us know if you decide to add a few of these books to your TBR list! Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3ZC1JA2

Take a look at our March wrap-up! Bettys @ilzeduarte.bsky.social, @magdabartkowska.bsky.social, and @ldeforest.bsky.social took Baltimore by storm at the beginning of the month. From AWP to an offsite reading with @vineleavespress.bsky.social to Leah De Forest's panel, March was packed!

In her latest review published in Reading in Translation, Betty author & translator @ilzeduarte.bsky.social explores Springtime in the Bones—a fierce story of survival in the face of gendered violence, written by Állex Leilla and translated by @amandasarasien.bsky.social. Read here: bit.ly/40Qnuwu

@wtawpress.bsky.social and Betty Books Publisher and Editor-in-Chief @pegalfordpursell.bsky.social was recently interviewed for @blacklawrence.bsky.social's Sapling newsletter! Learn more about how Peg navigates the world of publishing. Subscribe here to read this issue: bit.ly/4bIrF2m

Join Betty for the Independent Press Prose Reading Series with @wtawpress.bsky.social, featuring @sharonw.bsky.social, author of If the Owl Calls, and WTAW authors @kaimaristed.bsky.social (The Age of Migration), and @gtwalsh.bsky.social (Eggs in Purgatory). Register: bit.ly/4rHWZoD

For Women's History Month, we’re thinking about the female short story writers who leave a lasting imprint on our craft. In our latest newsletter, we asked our Betty authors what female story writers influenced their own writing. Subscribe to our newsletter here: bit.ly/3ZC1JA2

We're so excited for our readers to learn more about our forthcoming novel, Any Kind of Known Tomorrow by @ldeforest.bsky.social! Equal parts witty and emotional, this is a book you won't want to miss. Any Kind of Known Tomorrow releases September 15, 2026. Stay tuned!

Happy Small Press Month! 📚 Independent presses thrive because of readers, writers, and communities who believe in stories told outside the mainstream. We’re proud to be part of that ecosystem—sharing books that reflect the richness and complexity of women’s voices. Learn more: wtawpress.org/betty

Heading to AWP this year? Join Betty Books and @vineleavespress.bsky.social at a special offsite reading on March 7th where you can feed your soul with powerful words. 🕛 6:00 - 7:15 PM 📍Next Phaze Cafe (112 E Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21202) Don't miss out!

Our next title, Any Kind of Known Tomorrow by @ldeforest.bsky.social joy to work with the book designer & author & this amazing painting. Clara Peeters was a pioneering painter who paved the way for future female artists in a male-dominated art world. A kindred spirit to Betty! wtawpress.org/betty.

Heading to #AWP2026 in Baltimore? 👀 📚️ Make sure to join Betty author @ldeforest.bsky.social at a special event on March 6th! Here, Leah will be moderating a discussion between debut novelists Deborah Brown English and Margaret Hutton.

It’s National Library Lovers Month 📚💛 To the places where we discovered our favorite book, found ourselves in a story, and learned to listen more closely to others—thank you! Betty is proud to support the literary ecosystems libraries make possible. What are you checking out this month?

We’ve been working on something special… A new Betty book is on the way, and we’re almost ready to share the first look. We cannot wait for you to see the cover that will carry it into the world! Stay tuned for our cover reveal coming to you soon. 👀📚✨

Our raffle contest winners, the East and West of the Tunnel Book Club, met with Betty author @joannackalbus.bsky.social for a special discussion! ✨📚 Want your book club to participate in our contest? Keep an eye out for future events and opportunities! 👀

On National Umbrella Day, we asked Betty authors to share how they navigate protection in their work. ☔ For writers, it can look like creative boundaries, self-care while telling hard stories, or writing as a place of shelter. Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/4qPyEfI

🎉 Book Club Winner Announcement! 🎉 Congratulations to the East and West of the Tunnel Book Club for winning our Betty Book Club Raffle Contest! Their members will receive free copies of "The Boat Not Taken" and enjoy a special author talk with @joannackalbus.bsky.social.

Join Betty author Joanna Choi Kalbus at the Mill Valley Library for a special conversation between accomplished local authors who have written about the experience of living in a different culture. The event will take place on January 28th. Register here: bit.ly/45y1VDu

Crime fiction readers, take note. 🦉 @crimefictionlover.bsky.social reviews @sharonw.bsky.social’s If the Owl Calls, praising its immersive setting and thoughtful approach to the Sami community. A compelling read for anyone who enjoys crime novels with heart and depth. Read it here: bit.ly/49uECf1

We're so grateful for the Washington Independent Review of Books's review of our latest title, If the Owl Calls by Sharon White! 👏 Read it at the link below!

“In the Lonely Hours of the Night," a short story by Claudia Nina and translated into English by Betty author @ilzeduarte.bsky.social is now live in La Piccioletta Barca magazine. Follow a woman spinning between memory and motion as a cryptic parting leaves her reeling. Read it here: bit.ly/4jdHqle

Curious what critics are saying about @sharonw.bsky.social’s If the Owl Calls? 🦉✨ @wirobooks.bsky.social calls it "a lyrical, philosophical exploration of the integrality of landscape to one’s identity and ethos." 📖 Read the full review here: bit.ly/3Y8Lppu

Happy Holidays from all of us at Betty! ✨ May your season be filled with good books, cozy moments, and the joy of stories that uplift and inspire. Thank you for supporting women’s voices and helping us bring powerful writing into the world. Here’s to another year of great reads. 📚

What happens when the story you grew up with isn’t the whole truth? 🌊 In a recent interview with @therumpus.net, Betty author @joannackalbus.bsky.social talks about writing The Boat Not Taken, reckoning with her family history, and uncovering what was left unsaid. Learn more: bit.ly/495sl0x

As the year comes to an end, we asked the Bettys to look back on all those little moments where they lost or found something precious. Read the rest of their responses here: bit.ly/3Yg9wTa

"I thought he'd be my first corpse..." Check out Betty author @sharonw.bsky.social's conversation with @janicemdeal.bsky.social in The Master's Review! Here, White goes into detail about how music and nature influenced her writing in her book, If the Owl Calls. Learn more: bit.ly/448DHz8

It's the season of giving and Betty author @ldeforest.bsky.social is here to tell you all about how Betty works and how you can help us continue to nurture emerging talent, publish powerful work, and give women authors the support they deserve. Donate here: bit.ly/4pH4z1s

This #GivingTuesday, your support helps Betty do what we do best: champion women’s stories. When you donate to Betty, you’re helping the next female writer share her voice with the world—a voice that publishing has historically overlooked. We’re here to change that. Donate today: bit.ly/4pH4z1s

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the virtual book launch for our third title, If the Owl Calls by @sharonw.bsky.social! You can now watch a recording of the conversation between Sharon and WTAW Press author @anitafelicelli.bsky.social on our YouTube channel. Watch it here: buff.ly/f1YAsKL

Read all about how Betty author @sharonw.bsky.social's journey through Norway inspired her to write her new novel, If the Owl Calls, in this enlightening Q&A she did with Bloom! Check it out here: bit.ly/48swzA3

Get your favorite Betty books for 20% off this Black Friday! Use code sale20 and go to the link below.

True crime lovers, this one’s for you. 🔍 If the Owl Calls by @sharonw.bsky.social just landed on @crimefictionlover.bsky.social’s must-read radar. See the full list: bit.ly/3LQOIP7

Betty author @sharonw.bsky.social tells all in her new Author 2 Author podcast interview with William Kenower! Hear what inspired her to write her new novel, If the Owl Calls, and the difference between writing poetry and fiction. Find it here: bit.ly/43ByzmP

Today is World Hello Day, a celebration of simple hellos that can change everything. We invited our Betty authors to reflect on the unexpected connections that begin with a single word. Check it out: bit.ly/3Xubf6R Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3ZC1JA2

It’s here! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce the publication of If the Owl Calls by @sharonw.bsky.social—a haunting, atmospheric mystery that weaves together landscape, loss, and the pull of ancestral memory. Get the book here: bit.ly/3JciufZ

Take your book club to the next level by entering our raffle contest and winning books and an author talk with @joannackalbus.bsky.social. If you're curious about memoir writing, immigrant stories or getting published, this event is for you! Enter by November 30: bit.ly/bettyraffle

It’s National Novel Writing Month! ✍️ We’re celebrating the storytellers who participated in our Writing the Next Chapter workshop with @janishubschman.bsky.social! Check out what Anne Elliott was inspired to write during our event. Here’s to your next chapter. 💫

On November 12th, join Betty author @joannackalbus.bsky.social, The Boat Not Taken, and fellow memoirist Glen Loveland for Serica Storytellers: The Memoirists. This event is a virtual conversation exploring migration, memory, and what it means to find home across borders. RSVP here: bit.ly/4qNGCqL

🎉 The Boat Not Taken turns 6 months old! @joannackalbus.bsky.social’s powerful memoir of escape and resilience has inspired readers worldwide. To celebrate, we’re giving book clubs a chance to win a Betty Books prize pack + live author talk with Joanna! ⏰ Enter by November 30 → bit.ly/bettyraffle