Our curated commercial romance line develops engaging, market-driven titles in collaboration with selected writers.
This imprint is developed internally and does not accept submissions.
Exclusive indie partner of Bookclubs.com
Publishing & Book Marketing Since 2015
Traditional, Hybrid, and Assisted Self-Publishing. Curated influencer and reader networks with exclusive Bookclubs.com access.
Alliance of Independent Authors
Rated "Excellent"–ALLi's highest rating–since 2019.
Our Curated Approach to Publishing
Hybrid Publishing
For selected authors seeking a professionally managed publishing experience combining editorial expertise, Big Five-level design, and coordinated marketing designed to help books reach readers.
Hybrid Kids
For children’s book authors accepted into our specialized program, with the same quality and professional support as our regular Hybrid program, plus built-in marketing designed specifically to reach children’s book readers.
Assisted Self-Publishing
For authors whose books are accepted for professional assisted self-publishing. Includes proofreading, cover design, formatting, metadata setup, Amazon optimization, A+ content, and more.
Meet the newest DartFrog authors
For Children's Book Creators
More ways to get your work reviewed, recognized, and discovered.
Professional picture-book reviews from experienced children’s book authors and illustrators who have been traditionally published by Big Five publishers. Guaranteed 7-day turnaround. Books named Standout Selections compete for the annual Best Picture Book designation.
A quarterly picture-book prize recognizing the best in independent publishing. Drawing on DartFrog’s experience evaluating books for bookstores and Bookclubs.com, our team identifies exceptional picture books that stand out for their storytelling, creativity, and overall quality.
Publishing a book is one thing. Helping it reach the right readers is another.
Publishing Is Only the Beginning
At DartFrog, we combine editorial expertise and professional design with market positioning, coordinated promotion, and book marketing programs designed to help books gain visibility after publication.
Recent Books from the DartFrog Community
From memoirs and business books to children’s literature and fiction, our authors publish across a wide range of genres and audiences. Explore a selection of recent titles from DartFrog.
“Frighteningly Realistic and Thoroughly Compelling“ -Midwest Book Review
When pharmaceutical giant P.T. Global unveils a revolutionary injection promising flawless, defect-free children, the world embraces its vision of humanity’s future. But former employee Cole Edwards sees something far more dangerous. Big Store Window by Tyler Marioni is a fast-paced dystopian thriller exploring pharmaceutical power, scientific infallibility, eugenics, and the fight to define human worth.
A Coming-of-Age YA novel by Mike Magluilo
“a powerful story of growth, healing, and discovery… Libraries that pick Undiscovered Country for their coming-of-age collections will find many unexpectedly delightful facets stem from its blend of magical realism and environmental observation, making the novel a standout.” – Midwest Book Review
"A top read" -Midwest Book Review
On 9/11, a young J.P. Morgan banker in downtown Manhattan survives the attacks and helps stabilize the financial system. Over the next eight years, she rises through Wall Street’s ranks—only to find herself at the center of the 2008 collapse. Her memoir reveals ambition, motherhood, trauma, and the cost of holding everything together.
What Business Leaders are Saying
“A powerful call to put purpose and people at the center of business.”
-Hubert Joly, Harvard Business School, former Best Buy CEO, WSJ best-selling author of The Heart of Business
“This book showcases how to lead with integrity and care.”
-Stefan Oelrich, Global President, Pharmaceuticals, Board Member, Bayer AG
Authors on Working with DartFrog
Jane Buyers
Author, Eight Septembers
"DartFrog has been an amazing partner and supporter of my book-- as well as of me as an author and a human being. From personal discussions about the process before I signed, to incredible editing, to ease of use of their platform, to prompt responses to my questions and concerns, to expert technical skills, to amazing book design, to depth of knowledge about publishing, KDP, Ingram, etc, the team has delivered 110% for me. I couldn't be happier with my choice! Not to mention their cheerleading and encouragement after release date. It definitely felt like I had a team behind me the entire process. I highly recommend this group of kind, ethical, and talented professionals."
Corinne Richardson
Author, Beyond Everest
"I could not imagine a better team of experts to handle the publishing of my book than DartFrog Books. DartFrog’s expertise, professionalism, skill, and dedication to creating the most beautiful book possible, and the team’s enthusiasm for the success of the book and the author, were truly exceptional. From the very first manuscript read, Gordon McClellan sensed the story that needed to be told and helped me see my own words and vision more clearly. From that point forward, the book was in expert hands from design, editing, marketing, and publishing with excellent communication and guidance from start to finish. DartFrog has an extraordinarily unique community of talented, caring people, and I look forward to working with them on my next book!"
Shelf Scout
Connect Your Book With Real Readers
Shelf Scout is DartFrog's reader discovery community, connecting authors with thousands of readers interested in discovering new books.
All authors—whether published independently, traditionally, or hybrid—can submit their books for free. Readers browse books that match their interests, request titles they'd like to read, and share their honest reactions.
Free for authors and readers to participate.
Find Your Next Read
New from DF Kids: P is for Pickleball
Join Chico the cheeky monkey and his buddy Pickles the Dog for an exciting ABC adventure on the pickleball court. From A is for Ace to Z is for Zest, each page introduces fun pickleball terms and playful “Pickles Fun Facts” that bring the game to life.
New from DF Kids: Dock Dog
Fin isn’t so sure about getting in the water. What if something nibbles her toes? What if she drifts away? She has heard stories about catfish as big as CARS! But with her people cheering her on, Fin takes a brave leap and learns that she can do hard things after all.
Dock Dog is a sweet story about facing fears, trying something new, and celebrating a brave moment.
Featured DF Kids: Poppy's Egyptian Adventure
After sending postcards to her little brother from her recent travels, Poppy returns home to surprise him with a special postcard. As he reads it, his tail begins to wag. His dreams of traveling the world with his big sis have just come true!
On their journey, Poppy and her little brother show the importance of compassion, courage, friendship, and using Good Listening Ears.
Tiny Stories. Big Reactions.
PocketPlots is our twice-monthly microfiction challenge where writers tell complete stories in just 10 to 50 words. Winners are featured on PocketPlots and published in our annual anthology.
Bookclubs.com Reader Visibility
The Great Indie Reads program and the Indie Discoveries club place your book within active reader communities where people are already looking for what to read next. Great Indie Reads provides our largest exposure at more than 1.4 million readers, while Indie Discoveries reaches a focused community of 3,300 readers.
Discoveries
Great Indie Reads
The Book Club Prize
A different path to the same marketing exposure
Great Indie Reads offers selected books full marketing exposure through Bookclubs.com, reaching a community of more than 200,000 clubs, 700,000 email subscribers, and 1.4 million total readers.
The Book Club Prize gives independently published authors another path to that same exposure: for a $75 entry fee, the winning book receives the full Great Indie Reads promotional program. Four winners are selected per year, one per quarter.
Reach Real Readers, Not Just Listings
Promote your book to 200,000+ book clubs and 1.4 million readers through our exclusive partnership with Bookclubs.com.
DartFrog Author Spotlight
Allie Nava is an American writer who survived the violent anti-minority massacres of 1970s Sri Lanka. Her writing explores the nature of reality, perception, and beliefs, as well as our ability to shape them to live more positive lives. Her first novel, July and Everything After, was a finalist for the First Horizon Award–a distinction bestowed by the Eric Hoffer Book Award for outstanding work by debut authors, and shortlisted for both the Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize and the Hawthorne Prize.
Book Buzz
What critics & readers are saying
A Complete Publishing Process
From manuscript to market, each stage is clearly defined and professionally managed.
Editorial development is recommended when needed and may be required prior to acceptance if a manuscript is not yet publication-ready.
True Origin™ — Verified Human Authorship
Your Writing. Your Creative Process. Verified.
True Origin™ is an authorship documentation and verification system that creates a permanent, independently verifiable record of how a manuscript develops—from its original draft through editing, proofreading, and final completion.
Once complete, the record of work undergoes human review to determine whether it qualifies for the Verified Human Authorship seal, recognizing evidence of genuine human creative authorship.
True Origin is included with every DartFrog publishing program and is also available to authors publishing independently or through other publishers.
What Authors are Saying
“I am so grateful to have found DartFrog when my book was ready for publication. They have a top-tier rating on the Alliance of Independent Writers website, and I now see why.”
– Deborah Branigan
Squirrel Pie
“I have done several books with DartFrog. I was looking for a “family” feel, the type of company that made you feel important, looked after, cared about. I got all that and much more from DartFrog. “
– Marilee Joyce
PD the Pug series
“Previously, we have used two other publishers. Hands down, DartFrog Books is the absolute best! Gordon McClellan and his team are outstanding. Through every phase of the publishing process, they bring excellence… “
-Sherry & Steve Maysonave
Tatae’s Promise
“I love working with DartFrog Books! The staff is very knowledgeable and talented, and they are easy to work with. I’ve published two books with them and the process has been seamless…”
– Maureen Fallon-Cyr
Reimagining Success
Expand Your Reach
Connect your book to up to 750,000 engaged readers through our curated influencer network.
