Red Hen Press

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Narrative Nonfiction, Political, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry
Representative Authors: 
Ron Carlson, Percival Everett, David Maine, Brian Doyle, Camille Dungy, David Mason, Peggy Shumaker, Douglas Kearney, Eloise Klein Healy, Cris Mazza, Brendan Constantine, Blase Bonpane, Rob Roberge, Ellen Meeropol, Brian Doyle, Gaylord Brewer, Katharine Coles, Michael Quadland, Pete Fromm, Alan Lightman
Book Types: 
Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats: 
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time: 
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
Greater than 20
Distributors: 
Publishers Group West

Editorial Focus

Red Hen Press is committed to publishing work of literary excellence, supporting diversity, and promoting literacy in local schools. They seek a community of readers and writers who are actively engaged in the essential human practice known as literature.

Tips From the Editor

At this time we are especially interested in considering new novels and narrative-driven nonfiction.

Contact Information

Tobi Harper Petrie, Marketing Director
P.O. Box 40820
Pasadena, CA 91114
Contact E-mail: 
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Last updated: Feb 26, 2024