Underbloom Press


Who We Are

Located in Arlington, Texas, Underbloom Press is an independent publisher specializing in atmospheric Young Adult fiction that weaves together ancient mythology and regional folklore. We are dedicated to high-quality Young Adult fiction that explores the intersections of ancient folklore, modern identity, and atmospheric dread, producing works that resonate with the curiosity and complexity of today’s teen readers. Committed to the vibrant North Texas literary community, Underbloom Press champions storytelling that is as immersive as it is expertly crafted, providing teen readers with books that find the magic and the mystery in the margins of our world.

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Programming and Panel Topics:

  • Mythology & Folklore Reimagined

    • The Modern Myth: Discussing why ancient stories like the Persephone and Hades myth continue to resonate with young adult readers.

    • Shadows & Light: Exploring the "Dark Feminine" and the agency of female figures in traditional mythology.

  • The Educator & Librarian Perspective

    • The Reluctant Reader Whisperer: Using your experience as a high school English teacher to discuss how to hook teens who "hate" reading.

    • From the Stacks to the Page: How being a school librarian influences the way you write for middle grade and teen audiences.

  • Writing & Craft

    • Atmospheric World-Building: Creating settings that feel like a character in the story.

    • The Research Rabbit Hole: How to use primary sources and historical folklore to ground a supernatural story.


Our Catalog and Specs

Awaken Persephone (Book #1 in The Divine Nectar Trilogy)

Available through Ingram.

Paperback, ISBN: 9798993810713

Hardcover (no jacket), ISBN: 9798993810744

Hardcover (with jacket), ISBN: 9798993810706


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