Thirty West Publishing
Est. 2015 in Pennsylvania | Escape the Mundane Poetry, novels, stories, & hand-made chapbooks
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- Good news. We have finished reading all 2026 chapbook project subs! If you’re number has not been called, you are on our shortlist… Formal announcement of both cohorts and each author coming soon.
- Whew hundreds of books to order and create
- Two Thirty West alumni are part of this. You going?
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- While you won’t see Thirty West doing any hard pivots into popular fiction that’s getting all the eyes and dollars, just know that any book we publish is uniquely us and fiercely given its limelight; poetry, fiction, and chapbook alike.
- 507(?) is where we’re at in the chapbook project. There’s no more than 600 ahead of it, and anyone behind this # may have a good chance of being accepted. More info to come as we close this out
- Short month of February Afterimages but plenty of heart. Returning,Thirty West author of TENTACLES NUMBING, Shome Dasgupta, + Afterimages debutants Meghan Lamb and Anna Oh. Cool newsletter for @thalierr.bsky.social & our latest book fair is coming up soon. Show some love on Substack & everywhere 💜 💚
- A mighty fine meme
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- Soon, friends. The select few who’ve read it are enjoying it a lot
- Want to know how to break that open mic anxiety? Do you have a featured reading and need to break the rust? Look no further than EIC @joshdale.co hybrid essay on Afterimages. Hope that you nail your next reading! open.substack.com/pub/thirtywe...
- Getting close to 100 subs left in the 2026 chapbook project. This morning, 1 acceptance was given. The end is in sight and there are going to be some awesome chapbooks
- Had a nap and dreamt our two new poetry books were back-to-back, wielding pistols, and firing upon a swarm of novels.
- Copies of RED DEATH, PURPLE DARK have arrived. Stunning poetry book inside and out. @thalierr.bsky.social has penned a masterpiece that we can't wait to mail you. RSVP for the 2/13 book launch in Philly.
- Today is the 9th anniversary of the first Thirty West Presents. While not the start of the press, this show birthed us into the Philly community and public at large in 2017.
- Notes on our table in Flemington, NJ yesterday. -Art is thriving in small town USA -People enjoyed our outdoorsy aesthetic -People think covers that have “soul” rule. -Truth to power > corporate trends -Magic can be found in small DIY venues
- First table of 2026 in the freezing cold Flemington, NJ. Warm up with Thirty West books among many other local artisans and creators. Ritual debut display for FACE-TO-FACES! BLIZZARD SALE: all chapbooks are $5; books are $10; Create-a-Bundle (3) titles for $25. Here from 12-5 @keslentz.bsky.social
- Tomorrow, on the eve of this supposed historic blizzard, we will be tabling for the first time in 2026 at Liminal Space Fest. The Backrooms? A place where we sell 20 copies? Who’s to know? New Jersey can be a magical place.
- Thirty West is happy to announce Katie Snyder is our new Spring ‘26 intern! She joins us ay a crucial time. Katie Snyder is a senior at Kutztown University, majoring in Professional Writing. Her favorite genres to read are literary fiction and poetry. She is currently writing her first novel.
- HAPPY PUB DAY!
- Fiction by Ciaran Cooper. “Kittery” just may be the toughest emotional wreck you’ll read all week. Completely floored at how well the author concludes this story. Read it now on Afterimages. Content warning: animal death. open.substack.com/pub/thirtywe...
- Tomorrow, FACE-TO-FACES is officially out. Many of you have received preorders, but here are some more blurbs and candid pics of the book. Thank you! Sandra Simonds and James Diaz for your thoughtful words! @clmporg.bsky.social for including it in your January roundup. @theoriginalison.bsky.social
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- Great book with binding to boot. Wait until you see the cover
- Reminding ya that Valentine’s Day weekend we have two Thirty West book events. The official launch of RED DEATH, PURPLE DARK Friday the 13th & the Philly launch & discussion of GLASS LABYRINTH on the 15th. Break and bleed yr hearts out for poetry.
- More chapbook project decisions coming this week.
- Thirty West Pookie House
- Publication week is here for @keslentz.bsky.social ! FACE-TO-FACES has, well, been seeing a lot of of new faces for the tour, but don’t forget about the words. Preorders still going until stock is gone, or see Kristine on tour next month. More blurbs coming soon! thirtywestph.com/shop/facetofaces
- Chapbook update: we’re now at 324. If you’re <324, good chance. >324, please be patient. Hoping to wrap submissions up in February!
- Recent order; short story lover ♥️
- Apologies to arachnophobes, but this Afterimages listicle-format memoir has crawled into your inbox. Nelly Woodhead’s debut with us. Take a read quickly before it scurries into the web 🕸️ open.substack.com/pub/thirtywe...
- Did you know Thirty West has a print catalog of all our books? From 2025 all the back to 2019 and before, explore dozens of authors that were fortunate to bear our colophon. For book buyers, we have simple wholesale information, too. Lastly, we marquee some hit blurbs of select titles on the back.
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- Maybe a part 2 with other books will come in the future…got to see how these do
- New bookmarks are here way in advance of our festival season. Essential Thirty West books from 2022-2025; all bangers. Thank you @fireballprinting.bsky.social for the crisp and sturdy job!
- New bookmarks are here way in advance of our festival season. Essential Thirty West books from 2022-2025; all bangers. Thank you @fireballprinting.bsky.social for the crisp and sturdy job!
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- 2026 chapbook project update: 1 contracted author ‼️ 1 pending a signature ❗️ 1 acceptance (today) ✅ Closing in on number 300. If you’re still active <300 very good If you’re still active >300 patience, pls
- Love how the thumbnail works with the title here. @josephedwinhaeger.bsky.social returns once again to Afterimages. Another indie book review, this time, with THE MORGUE KEEPER BY Ruyan Meng. 🦟 open.substack.com/pub/thirtywe...
- Almost time for another cover reveal 👀
- Sunday, 2/15 at 5:30PM: Thirty West is happy to welcome Hailey Spencer to Philadelphia with a book launch & discussion of GLASS LABYRINTH. With local guest support of Thirty West’s Alison Lubar & Olivia Zarzycki at Lot 49 Books, you’re bound to get lost in this ‘choose your pathway’ poetry book.
- A wonderful new year awaits. 📚 TW has arrived in 2026 This time in 2016: The first & only print-run of the first chapbook ended. No printer No ISBNs No imprints No masthead No recognition No money Just a fucking dream ☕️
- Friday the 13th! It’s time for RED DEATH, PURPLE DARK to launch. Come through to Neon Clown Dream Lounge from 6:30-9:30 to experience a reading supporting @thalierr.bsky.social and her new book. Preorders and new, signed books will be available for purchase at the venue. See you soon 🥀 🍓 ❤️
- You better be using ctrl+f in word when writing novels >:(
- Tomorrow, @keslentz.bsky.social Kristine Esser Slentz is going on tour for FACE-TO-FACES. Indianapolis and New York City. Who’s coming out for a signed copy and pics??
- Chapbook Update: We’re on 0258 right now. If you’re before this, that is a good sign. After this, please be patient. Thank u!!
- Thirty West Refresher - 2026 Fast facts, Books & Chapbooks, actionable ways you can help, open positions. Year 11 is going to be great. Join us on our journey.
