Stillwater Story House is an independent publisher dedicated to original fiction with voice, humor, and an unwavering commitment to the author’s vision.
We publish across genres—from crime and dark comedy to rom-com and middle grade—united by a belief that strong stories begin with strong characters and something at stake. Each book is developed with a focus on craft, tone, and emotional impact, shaped by a grounded understanding of people, place, and the complicated choices they make. We’re drawn to stories that take creative risks, linger after the final page, and trust readers to keep up.
What Guides Our Work
Stillwater Story House is editorially driven. We value clarity over cleverness, specificity over polish, and stories that know what they’re about—even when the characters don’t.
The Stories We Publish
These are stories led by characters with big feelings, small filters, and a tendency to make things complicated. Humor is welcome. Darkness is welcome. Messiness is inevitable.
“Original and character-driven, Stillwater Story House books are fueled by big feelings, small filters, and a tendency to make things complicated.”
Allan Evans, Founder & Publisher
Why Stillwater Story House Exists
Stillwater Story House was founded to give stories the time, attention, and editorial care they deserve—without sanding down their edges. We believe readers are smart, curious, and capable of meeting stories where they are, even when those stories don’t take the easiest path.
What You Can Expect
• A curated list, not a crowded catalog • Clear editorial intent across genres • Stories that take risks and own the results
If that sounds like your kind of fiction, you’re in the right place.
