Where Stories Find Their True Voice

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A Quiet Salon for Bold Literary Voices

Rooted in Portland and reaching readers worldwide, Aurora Literary Press is a curator of careful, lasting books—novels, short‑story collections, and poetry that reward close reading.

We partner with writers at every stage: rigorous editing, thoughtful design, and bespoke marketing that honors each author’s vision. Our aim is simple: publish work that remains vivid long after the final page.

If you’re seeking a thoughtful editorial home or a new book to sit with, you’ve found the right place.

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Stewardship, Craft, Community

Every Aurora title is treated as an act of stewardship: careful editing, considered design, and enduring production. We cultivate relationships with authors—guiding careers, supporting launches, and building readerships through events and independent bookstore partnerships.

Our Mission & Craft

Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Aurora Literary Press is a curator of singular literary voices. We champion work that rewards close reading—meticulously edited, beautifully produced, and thoughtfully supported into the world. Our commitment is twofold: to offer readers a quietly revelatory catalog and to guide authors with transparent, sustained editorial partnership.

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Voices & Endorsements

Rooted in Portland and attentive to the art of the book, Aurora Literary Press nurtures authors and curates titles that reward close reading and conversation.

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“Aurora has an extraordinary eye for discovering voices that matter.”

Sarah Chen

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“They nurtured my book and my career with steady editorial care.”

Marcus Rivera

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“Careful curation and beautiful production—books that endure.”

Marina Delacroix

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“A publisher rooted in Portland with global reach and rare attention to craft.”

James Whitmore

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“Consistently exceptional with impeccable editorial standards.”

Portland Book Review

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