Blue Tide Books is an independent publishing project started by author Kevin Monnin to take full creative ownership of his work and to build something bigger along the way.
After navigating the traditional publishing world and exploring self-publishing, Kevin wanted a space where storytelling could come first, free from industry filters or commercial expectations. Blue Tide Books began as a way to publish his own fiction on his terms, with care, quality, and full creative control.
This is just the beginning.
Right now, Blue Tide is a small press with big ambition: to produce thoughtful, character-driven fiction and to gradually support other writers who want to bring their stories into the world.
We’re not a large publisher. We’re not promising overnight success. But we believe in good stories and the people who write them.
As the press grows, we hope to offer guidance and support to aspiring authors navigating the self-publishing process, whether that means help with editing, design, or simply having someone in your corner who’s done it before.
At its heart, Blue Tide Books is about creating space for independent storytelling:
Fiction with depth and atmosphere
Stories shaped by creative freedom
A slow, steady build toward something meaningful
Fiction with undertow.
If you're a reader looking for original fiction or a writer figuring out your next step, welcome. We're just getting started, and there’s room for you here.