Palm Branch Publishing, LLC is an independent press based in Bay County, Florida, that publishes curated short fiction anthologies. The press was founded by author and publisher Kelley Rene.

Palm Branch Publishing publishes themed, multi-author short story anthologies that combine new and emerging writers with established, award-winning authors. Its books are known for encouragement, hope, and positivity, even when the subject matter is difficult. They also work with select authors to publish full-length novels in a range of genres.

Palm Branch Publishing has released PIVOT: Stories of Change (August 2025), INTRIGUE: Stories of Mystery and Transcendence (January 2026), and RESOLVE: Stories That Wrestle With Truth (June 2026).  A holiday anthology, ALONE: Stories to Revive the Spirit of Christmas, is currently in development and set to release in September 2026.

Writers can submit short stories for upcoming themed anthologies through the Submission Guidelines page at palmbranchpublishing.com/call-for-submissions. Both first-time and established authors are welcome to apply.

Palm Branch Publishing anthologies are available through Books2Read, Amazon, and other major retailers. Purchase links for each title are listed on the Books page at palmbranchpublishing.com/books.

Yes. Palm Branch Publishing was named Best Independent Publisher in Bay County for 2025 by the Evergreen Awards, and individual titles have won Bookfest Awards and a Seal of Approval.

Palm Branch Publishing periodically opens themed calls for submissions.  Current open calls are posted on the Submission Guidelines page.

Please send a query email to info@palmbranchpublishing.com with the following information: author name and website, story genre, and a short synopsis.