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.
Expert Publishing.
Real Reader Reach.
We combine Big Five leadership, market positioning,
and coordinated promotion to help authors reach readers.
Rated "Excellent" by
The Alliance of Independent Authors
A Clear Path from Manuscript to Readers
1. Evaluate
Every manuscript is evaluated for writing quality and audience appeal.
2. Position
For manuscripts selected for publishing, we identify where your book fits in the marketplace.
3. Publish & Promote
Production, positioning, and promotion work together to help your book reach readers.
No submission fee. Every manuscript is reviewed. When appropriate, we include a brief sample edit as part of the evaluation.
Our Publishing Pathways
Traditional
For authors with large, established platforms and the ability to reach and engage readers at scale.
Hybrid
Publishing, positioning, and promotion designed to help books reach readers.
Open Table Press
Hybrid Christian imprint exploring faith, meaning, and the human experience.
Canoe Tree Press
For authors who want to self-publish with a professional team handling the entire process.
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Books Need Readers
The hardest part of publishing is not producing a book.
It's helping that book find readers.
That's why we created Shelf Scout.
Shelf Scout is DartFrog's growing reader ecosystem, built to help books gain visibility through discovery, conversation, and authentic reader engagement. It combines a curated discovery network of more than 2,700 readers with a rapidly growing community of more than 1000 advance readers who help introduce books to the world.
Instead of relying solely on advertising or algorithms, Shelf Scout helps DartFrog hybrid and traditional titles connect with real readers who care about discovering new work.
What to Look for in a Hybrid Publishing Partner
Not all hybrid publishing programs work the same way. These are some key differences to understand before choosing a path for your book.
Publishing Navigator Live
Publishing Navigator is a free, live, small-group session led by the founder of DartFrog Books. It provides authors with an opportunity to ask questions, gain practical publishing insight, and better understand the decisions involved in bringing a book to market.
- Live video small-group format
- Direct access and open Q&A
- Practical insight into publishing decisions, platforms, and workflows
- Limited to 10 participants per session
Whether you're evaluating publishing options, preparing for launch, or simply trying to avoid common mistakes, Publishing Navigator is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
- Live video small-group format
- Direct access and open Q&A
- Practical insight into publishing decisions, platforms, and workflows
- Limited to 10 participants per session
Whether you're evaluating publishing options, preparing for launch, or simply trying to avoid common mistakes, Publishing Navigator is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Protect your work and prove it's yours
Writing in the AI Era
In today’s publishing environment, written work can be copied or reused by automated systems without an author’s knowledge or consent.
True Origin™ creates a secure, independent record of your manuscript, providing:
- - Verified proof of authorship
- - A timestamped record of your work
- - A documented development timeline across drafts
True Origin™ helps authors document authorship and manuscript development in today's AI-driven publishing environment, and is included in all of our publishing pathways.
New From DartFrog
"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.
An Editor's Pick - BookLife
Born into a powerful U.S. labor family, John Reuther forged an unexpected path—from political campaigns to pioneering business ventures in post-Soviet Russia. Confronting corruption, navigating shifting power, and witnessing democracy’s retreat, he offers a rare insider’s view of U.S.–Russian relations and one man’s mission to build bridges across a historic divide.
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
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.”
Find Your Next Read
Featured: 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.
DartFrog Author Academy
Practical guidance for authors navigating the publishing process.
Reach Real Readers, Not Just Listings
Promote your book to 200,000+ book clubs through our exclusive partnership with Bookclubs.com.
Getting Your Book in Front of Readers
Shelf Scout and the Great Indie Reads program through Bookclubs.com place your book within active reader communities,
where people are already looking for what to read next.
Shelf Scout
Great Indie Reads
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.
Expand Your Reach
Connect your book to more than 750,000 engaged readers through our curated influencer network.
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