Steven T. Bramble is a novelist based out of Long Beach. He is the author of "Disposable Thought," "Grid City Overload," and "Affliction Included." He is also the translator of "The Year I Went Away," the new novel from Argentinean author Jorge Schneider. He is a cofounder of ZQ-287, a futurist think-tank, and of Pathos Press. Listen in to our discussion to hear about the beginnings of an independent publishing house in Long Beach.
In this episode, Steven noted what Pathos Press can offer LA authors who might think to query them, along with some (not all) indie publishers:
"Small publishing houses tend to be much more willing to consider challenging or experimental works, especially by new authors without an established reputation. Some indie publishers assign editors to their authors in order to ensure the quality of the final text of the book. With larger publishing houses, it is sometimes the case that editors serve to recalibrate aspects of the book's plot or characters they consider as being possibly detrimental to future sales. Often, indie publishing editors are concerned only with the ultimate integrity of the manuscript and guaranteeing the legibility and artistic vision of the author."
Novels:
"Disposable Thought"
"Grid City Overload"
"Affliction Included"
"3rd & Orange"
"The Year I Went Away" ("El Año Que Me Fui")