Cipher Press

An independent press publishing books by queer and trans authors

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

Hello! We haven’t been hanging around here much lately, and have decided to take a break for a while

We’re keeping this account active and hope to be back soon, but in the meantime we’ll be mostly over on instagram 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈📚💜

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

@OziasMidwinter @BlackwellsMcr Love!!!

[David Coates @OziasMidwinter]

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Nat Reeve’s NETTLEBLACK books? Well dear reader, in case you were in any doubt, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE them! Was over the moon to finally meet Nat tonight and hear him discuss his wonderful novels alongside the equally wonderful Emma Hinds.

[BlackwellsManchester @BlackwellsMcr]

I was so busy grinning at the excellent readings by Emma Hinds and Nat Reeve tonight that I barely took any photos. This more than makes up for it - look at these literary rock stars! A fab event perfectly chaired by Hannah of @apairofbookends podcast!

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

TONIGHT!!!

[BlackwellsManchester @BlackwellsMcr]

Wouldn't you just like to meet the people who created these worlds? Well, lucky for you - we have Nat Reeve and @EmmaLouisePH here on Wednesday 30th October discussing the brilliant Nettleblack & Earlyfate and The Knowing! Book now to avoid FOMO! https://t.co/N7RQMGDWyl

[lara alonso corona (they/them) @lalonsocorona]

In this wonderful anthology by @CipherPress

[Serenity Booksellers @SerenityRomiley]

Happy publication day to Nat Reeve and their brilliant new novel EARLYFATE! Following on from the events in shop favourite NETTLEBLACK, it’s a delightfully queer Victorian romp featuring the most wonderful cast of characters! The perfect read for these long Autumn nights!

[David Coates @OziasMidwinter]

Maledizione! I hope the residents of Romiley are prepared to hear me banging on about these books from now until Christmas!

[Turnaround UK @turnarounduk]

When their chaotic lover is kidnapped, cravat merchant Pip Property must team with their nemesis, the Dallyangle Division, to find her. A queer, neo-Victorian romp from the author of Nettleblack!

9781917008068 | PB | £12.99 | 24/10

📸 from @CipherPress

https://t.co/pQW2O7OVIh

[BlackwellsManchester @BlackwellsMcr]

These novels 🥹 Nat Reeve will be at the shop on Wednesday 30th October - come fangirl over them with us! https://t.co/N7RQMGDWyl

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

Earlyfate is out this Thursday!! Look at these endorsements 💚💜💚

There are a few spots left for the launch at @gaystheword on Thursday at 7pm, so come along!

Nat will be in conversation with @Such_Mayer. There will be ferrets!

[Comma Press🍉 #CeasefireNow @commapress]

WRITING THE TRANSGRESSIVE w/ @hangsawoman
🎟️https://t.co/7EZzqWBBY6

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

Dust off your manuscripts!

We’re opening for fiction submissions in January 2025

Keep your eyes here and on our site for more info

[BlackwellsManchester @BlackwellsMcr]

Wouldn't you just like to meet the people who created these worlds? Well, lucky for you - we have Nat Reeve and @EmmaLouisePH here on Wednesday 30th October discussing the brilliant Nettleblack & Earlyfate and The Knowing! Book now to avoid FOMO! https://t.co/N7RQMGDWyl

[Sofia Ajram @SofiaAjram]

Was asked by @USATODAY what the scariest book I've ever read is— @hangsawoman's TELL ME I'M WORTHLESS reigns absolutely beyond compare.

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

LOOK! It’s Big(ger) Font Nettleblack!

To celebrate the launch of Earlyfate in a couple of weeks, we’ve printed a shiny new edition of Nettleblack with a larger, more readable font.

This gorgeous beast is only £7.99 on our site for 2 weeks only! https://t.co/w0kOujptor

[Writers & Artists @Writers_Artists]

What are our experiences of true stories? Author So Mayer scrutinizes our own levels of reality when we're looking to distinguish between writing that's classified as 'fiction' or 'non-fiction'.

Is it possible to have our cake and eat it?

Read: https://t.co/eXwtan9MT4

[BlackwellsManchester @BlackwellsMcr]

4. @hangsawoman's novels provoke very animated discussions on the shop floor, and if you haven't read the terrifying Tell Me I'm Worthless or the disgustingly prescient Brainwyrms, well: you're in for a real treat. Content warnings are there for a reason, kids!

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

Look what’s here!!!! Fresh from the printer. Officially out on the 24th

If you’re looking for a big, delicious queer novel to get cosy with this autumn, this is the one!

https://t.co/hxOYPQdqTo

[Cipher Press @CipherPress]

Small press icons Influx Press are back! We’re so excited for their list next year - Influx have been a big help and inspiration to us, we love what they do.

If you can, consider supporting their Kickstarter - have a look at their 2025 lineup below 👇🏻