Cynren is Old English for “kindred,” and here at the Press, we take our name to heart. Cynren Press is an award-winning traditional publisher of history, memoir, biography, and women’s studies.
We publish books with a unique or insightful perspective on the human story.
Cennan Books, Cynren's fiction imprint, publishes historical fiction and world fiction.
historical fiction
We have a particular interest in historical fiction that illuminates a new or unique perspective on well-known historical events.
world fiction
We're interested in offering readers insights into cultures and lifeways through engaging fictional accounts.
Ónettan eBooks is Cynren’s ebook imprint. Offering a quicker time to publication and higher royalties, Ónettan’s charge is to get relevant and high-quality books onto readers’ screens.
we publish history, memoir, biography, and historical fiction of all kinds that offer a unique view onto the past.
submissions
Query First
Please submit your query to submit@cynren.com with the subject line “QUERY.” If we have an interest, we’ll respond within 7 days. If you do not hear from us in that time, please assume that we’ve decided, with gratitude for your consideration of our press, not to pursue your manuscript further.
Solicited Manuscripts
Should we wish to review your full manuscript or proposal after receiving your query, you will be contacted with further information on how to submit.