A LITTLE ABOUT US

Honoring the Art of Storytelling

The Christian publishing world is filled with beautiful stories. But we noticed a gap. Where were the stories for readers who felt that life was more complex than a simple romance or a tidy lesson? Where was the fiction that wrestled with the grit and grime of a faith forged in fire?

The Bible doesn't shy away from the raw, honest, and often dark realities of the human condition. We believe Christian fiction shouldn't either.

Story-Weaver Publishing was founded to fill that gap. We exist to provide a home for authors who feel called to tackle the darkness in order to shine the Light.

Our Vision

Honest | Raw | Gritty

This is more than a tagline; it's our promise.

Honest: We publish stories that are unflinchingly truthful about struggle, doubt, and the messy process of redemption.
Raw: We champion authors who write with a vulnerable, unfiltered voice, creating characters that feel real and relatable.
Gritty: We believe in the power of stories that aren't afraid to explore the shadows, because that's where the Light of Christ often shines the brightest.

We are a home for the stories that need to be told—the ones that are intricately woven, deeply meaningful, and unafraid to challenge the reader.

What We Are

Hybrid Publisher

Telling these kinds of stories requires courage. We believe they deserve a publishing model to match.

Our founder, S. D. Howard, saw the power of a hybrid approach and combined it with the community-building energy of crowdfunding. This creates a unique partnership that empowers authors:

No Upfront Costs: By crowdfunding the production budget on Kickstarter, authors can publish their book without financial risk.
Community-Fueled Launch: The campaign doesn't just raise funds; it builds a dedicated community of readers who are invested in the book's success from day one.
Creative Freedom: This model allows us to champion powerful stories that might be considered too "risky" for a traditional publisher, and it gives authors the freedom to pursue ambitious goals like hardcover editions and audiobooks.

Our goal is to equip authors with the tools and support they need to succeed, creating a partnership so strong that they don't need to publish with us, but they want to.