HallöwHartt Püblishing
× Introduction
× Contact & Inquiries
× Community Investment
× Meet Our Authors
× People Behind HallöwHartt
× partnerships
Independent gothic, horror, dark fantasy, and dark erotica press.
HallöwHartt Publishing is an independent press specializing in gothic fiction, horror, dark fantasy, and dark erotica. We operate on a low-volume, high-investment model — prioritizing editorial depth, ethical collaboration, and stories that endure.
We don’t believe every author thrives under the same pressure, schedule, or expectations.
Our process is intentionally designed for depth rather than volume, emphasizing thoughtful editorial care, cohesive visual identity, and sustainable timelines.
We prioritize collaboration, respect creative boundaries, and work at a pace that allows stories — and the people behind them — to be fully supported.
We are selective by design and do not pursue high-volume or rapid-release models.
Contact & Inquiries
For professional inquiries, partnerships, media, libraries, or aligned investment discussions, please contact: [email protected]
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Independent. Ethical. Intentional.
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Community Investment
HallöwHartt Publishing is building a sustainable, creator-first dark fiction press.
Our Wefunder page outlines our mission, long-term vision, and how supporters can take part in building something lasting.
Meet Our Authors
At HallöwHartt Publishing, we work with authors, not algorithms.
Our writers come from different backgrounds, live different lives, and create at different paces-but they share a commitment to depth, intention, and honest storytelling. We prioritize voices that might otherwise be rushed, reshaped, or overlooked by high-volume publishing models.
Each HallöwHartt author is supported through a collaborative editorial process, thoughtful design, and long-term promotion—because stories deserve time to breathe, and creators deserve to be treated like people, not content.
We are currently working quietly with a small number of authors and will introduce them publicly as projects move into release.
If you’re an author interested in working with us, submissions will open soon.
People Behind HallöwHartt
Johann HallöwHartt CEO & Founder
Johann founded HallöwHartt Publishing to create a slower, more intentional alternative to volume-driven publishing. His focus is on sustainable creative partnerships, thoughtful production, and building a press where authors and collaborators are respected as people first.
Stoic Dreamventürer (Art & Design)
Stoic Dreamventürer — Head of Art & Graphic Design
Stoic Dreamventürer oversees HallöwHartt’s visual identity, including cover design and branding. Their work emphasizes atmosphere, cohesion, and genre authenticity, ensuring each release reflects the tone and intent of the story it represents.
S, blackwing(Author Operations)
S is our Head of Author Operations
S manages author coordination and operational support at HallöwHartt, helping ensure clear communication, realistic timelines, and a smooth experience throughout the publishing process.
Danielle Sundby — Editor
Danielle Sundby brings a thoughtful, detail-driven editorial approach grounded in respect for author voice and intention. She values clear communication, careful pacing, and collaboration built on trust, aligning closely with HallöwHartt’s commitment to sustainable creative work and long-form storytelling.
nora peevy /Onyx Brightwing — Editor
nora/Onyx approaches editing with a strong focus on clarity, structure, and preserving the emotional core of a story. Her editorial philosophy emphasizes intentional pacing, mutual respect, and steady collaboration, reflecting HallöwHartt’s values of depth over speed and care over pressure.
HallöwHartt Püblishing Submission Guidelines
About Us
HallöwHartt Püblishing is an independent publisher dedicated to dark, imaginative, and unforgettable storytelling. We are passionate about supporting both emerging and established authors while providing opportunities for voices that are often overlooked by traditional publishing. We are particularly interested in horror, dark fantasy, gothic fiction, dark romance, paranormal fiction, supernatural thrillers, and other works that embrace the strange, macabre, and beautifully dark.What We Are Looking For
We are currently accepting submissions in the following categories:
- Horror
- Extreme Horror
- Gothic Horror
- Dark Fantasy
- Dark Romance
- Paranormal Romance
- Supernatural Fiction
- Dark Fairy Tales
- Occult Fiction
- Monster Fiction
- LGBTQIA+ Fiction
- Anthologies
- Novellas
- NovelsWe welcome submissions from authors of all backgrounds and are especially interested in hearing from underrepresented voices.Submission Requirements
Please include the following in your submission email:Query LetterIntroduce yourself and tell us:
- The title of your manuscript
- Genre
- Word count
- Intended audience
- Brief description of the projectAuthor Biography
Please include a short biography of approximately 100–300 words.Tell us:- About yourself
- Previous publications (if any)
- Relevant experience
- Social media links (optional)SynopsisPlease provide a synopsis of 500–1,500 words.
Your synopsis should summarize the complete story, including the ending.
Manuscript Sample
Please include:
- The first three chapters
- Or the first 5,000 wordsFormatting:
- Times New Roman
- 12-point font
- Double-spaced
- DOCX or PDF formatFull Manuscript Requests
If we are interested in your submission, we may request:- A partial manuscript
- A complete manuscript
- Additional project informationA request for additional material does not guarantee acceptance.Response Times
Please allow:- 4–12 weeks for initial review
- Additional time for full manuscript evaluations Due to submission volume, we may not be able to provide detailed feedback on every project.Simultaneous Submissions
Simultaneous submissions are permitted. If your manuscript is accepted elsewhere while under review, please notify us immediately.RightsAuthors retain copyright ownership of their work. Specific publishing rights, royalty terms, and contract details will be outlined upon acceptance and provided in writing before any agreement is finalized.Diversity & InclusionHallöwHartt Püblishing believes great stories come from every walk of life. We actively encourage submissions from:- Women
- BIPOC Authors
- LGBTQIA+ Authors
- Disabled Authors
- Neurodivergent Authors
- Other underrepresented creatorsOur goal is simple: to help exceptional stories find readers.How To Submit
Send all submissions to:
sub@[email protected]Subject Line:SUBMISSION – [MANUSCRIPT TITLE] – [AUTHOR NAME]
Example:
SUBMISSION – MOONLIT DREADFULS – JANE DOEFinal Note
We understand the courage it takes to share your work with others. Every manuscript represents countless hours of dedication, imagination, and heart. Whether this is your first story or your fiftieth, we appreciate the opportunity to consider your work.
Thank you for thinking of HallöwHartt Püblishing..
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The Moonlit Dreadfüll’s
The First Annual HallöwHartt Horror Anthology
Ten voices.
Ten nightmares.
One moon watching them all.
Coming Late Spring
Across this collection, horror takes many forms — quiet dread, creeping darkness, and the things that follow us home from the woods.
Different fears.
Different voices.
All beneath the same moon.
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Partnerships
Beneath the Same Moon
HallöwHartt Publishing believes that the world of dark literature is strongest when creators stand together.
This space exists for trusted partners — conventions, bookstores, artists, reviewers, and organizations who share our commitment to ethical publishing and powerful storytelling.
We do not believe in filling our pages with random advertising. Every partner featured here is someone we respect and believe contributes something meaningful to the horror and dark fiction community.
If we stand beside someone, it is because we trust them.
Blood & Ink Books is a curated online bookstore and dark fiction platform dedicated to horror, dark romance, gothic fiction, monster romance, and beautifully dangerous stories. We focus on human-written works with strong atmosphere, emotional intensity, and distinct voices. Our goal is to create a home for readers searching for stories with soul, obsession, and bite.
We are currently accepting submissions for bookstore placement and future publishing consideration. Manuscripts must be at least 6,000 words, original, polished, and ready for upload. We do not accept AI-generated works, hateful content, or extremist material.
We welcome novels, novellas, anthologies, collections, and indie published works that fit the Blood & Ink aesthetic and audience.
To apply or submit your work, email: [email protected]
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