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We’re here to give a home to practical spirituality books of all genres. This includes coaching, self-help, poetry, and any topic with a soulful foundation. Our authors are map-makers for the landscape of spirituality, and way-showers for your own unique path.

We offer training and support for writers to create and publish their books, and we host books from any author that meets our criteria for quality and content. Join us as a reader, a writer or an author – or all three!

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Now our rebuild is complete, we’re opening the doors to authors who’d love to see their book alongside best-sellers like Life’s Simple Recipes and The Complete Book of Awakening.

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Our focus is firmly on bringing in high-quality spiritually-inclined and spiritually-informed books. That covers coaching, healing, psychic skills, professionalism and all kinds of personal development. This might come in the form of a novel, a journal, poetry or prose. It could be serious or lighthearted.

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Regardless of the form, we love books that offer a gentle step into the expansiveness of realising how practical spirituality is, and how spiritual practicality is.

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Our authors are our stars. Whether their book grew with us or not, whether they used our publishing brand or not, we love them all.

We promote them, we offer them space on our blog, we keep nagging for their next book.

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From our blog...

November Nourishment: Rooting Back into Balance

A gentle recipe for comfort, calm, and mindful living. As the days shorten and the air sharpens, November invites us to rest, reflect, and nourish ourselves from the roots up. This easy red lentil dahl brings warmth and balance to your table simple, soothing, and full of quiet goodness. Rooting Back into Balance The days shorten. The air sharpens.November asks us to follow the example of nature: to bring nourishment back to our roots. This season isnโ€™t about rushing to do more. Itโ€™s about coming home to the basics: rest, hydration, nourishing food, and moments of joy. These small, consistent acts of care become the foundations of balance. With less light around us, weโ€™re invited into reflection. To pause. To notice what feels comforting, what needs tending, and where we can gently replenish our reserves. Lentil Dahl (serves 4) You will need: 200 g red split lentils, rinsed well and drained 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 thumb-size piece fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp turmeric ยฝ tsp cumin ยฝ tsp garam masala (optional) 1 ร— 400 ml can chopped tomatoes 400โ€“500 ml vegetable stock 200 ml coconut milk (or extra stock) Salt and pepper to taste Spinach or

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