Ann Arbor (October 2, 2023) – Dzanc Books is thrilled to announce a new publishing partnership with Graver Goods Press, a groundbreaking imprint founded by editors Bret Gladstone and Daniel Wallace.

We’re so honored that Dzanc Books is one of the recipients of the MACC Operational Support Grant! Thank you very much to The Michigan Arts and Cultural Council and that National Endowment of Arts for your generous support, we are extremely grateful.

We are excited to announce our featured mentor of the week: Kristel Emma Buckley! Kristel is an editor, publicist and former publisher from the Big Smoke. Most recently, she co-edited the acclaimed anthology, Peach Pit. She is more than happy to talk your ear off about the unfaithful representation of women in history, and her passion is a more equitable, inclusive future for all stories from all voices. She lives in the UK.

We are excited to announce our featured mentor of the week: John Domini! John has published four novels and three books of stories, as well as a memoir, a selection of criticism, and a poetry chapbook. The latest is his memoir, The Archeology of a Good Ragù. 2021.

We are excited to announce our featured mentor of the week: Blair Austin! A former correctional librarian, Blair was born in Michigan and attended the Helen Zell Writers’ Program, where the seed novel for Dioramas won a Hopwood Award. Dioramas is his first novel.

A stunning anthology of fierce and dangerous women, featuring stories from Lauren Groff, Deesha Philyaw, K-Ming Chang, and thirteen other award-winning and bestselling authors.

September marks the launch of Dzanc’s Creative Writing Mentorship Program–a low-cost opportunity for aspiring writers to learn from our experienced, published authors.