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Our Mission
Cinder + Quill is an independent publisher dedicated to bold, genre-defying storytelling that lingers in the shadows and stirs the soul. We champion the works of Stephen Kelly, including Games We Play in the Dark, Enemy, The Failing Light, and titles that explore the edges of psychological horror, speculative and historical fiction, dark comedies, and literary thrillers.
Through our children's imprint, IllumenEight Books, we bring that same passion for imagination and narrative craft to young readers—offering whimsical, heartfelt stories that spark curiosity, courage, and wonder.
At Cinder + Quill, the enduring power of story to illuminate the darkness, challenge convention, and connect us across the strange, beautiful terrain of human experience fuels the engines of creation.