Stories shape us.
They carry truth, memory, and meaning from one generation to the next.
Our mission at Ember & Vine is to publish stories—both fictional and true—that matter. We believe in the transformative power of narrative and in creating space for voices that might otherwise go unheard.
Through a limited publishing model, we partner with authors who value excellence, collaboration, and long-term impact. Together, we create books that are professionally produced, ethically published, and deeply human.
Ember & Vine Nonfiction
17 Celebrated Essays of Courage, Heart, and Hope
Julie Cantrell & Janyre Tromp, Gen. Eds.
A reflective examination of life’s most transformative moments
This nonfiction collection brings together award-winning voices across literature and film as they reflect on the pivotal moments that reshaped their lives.
Edited by Julie Cantrell and Janyre Tromp, these thought-provoking essays span personal, cultural, and spiritual terrain, tracing how true transformation takes root and matures over time to shift one’s perspective.
Honest, vulnerable, and deeply human, each piece looks beyond the initial (sometimes traumatic) event to examine the lessons learned and the wisdom gained.
By sharing their experiences, each author portrays how a single catalyst can grow into a deeper sense of identity, purpose, connection, and hope.
Through an introspective lens of truth and courage, these writers invite you to pause, to reflect on the turning points in your own story, and to consider what is still growing and changing within you.
COMING November 2026
Ember & Vine Fiction
15 Celebrated Short Stories of Courage, Heart, and Hope
Julie Cantrell & Janyre Tromp, Gen. Eds.
From a single spark, a story takes hold.
This short story collection gathers award-winning fiction shaped around the quiet longing, courage, defiance, or hope that begins small but eventually takes hold of a heart. Penned by cross-generational and cross-cultural writers, each selection explores what happens when that inner whisper grows and transforms the lives it touches.
Edited by Julie Cantrell and Janyre Tromp, these stories reflect a wide range of voices and settings, united by their attention to the craft of fiction and their belief in the power of narrative to reveal deep truth. Together they form a tapestry of tales, proving that even the smallest calling can give rise to something meaningful and enduring.
COMING November 2026
Guardian of the Red Desert
Threads of the Lost Myth, Series Novella
Janyre Tromp
Casablanca meets Death on the Nile—with a mythic twist
WWII espionage in the North African desert.
A deadly alliance between myth and war.
And an American army nurse whose only weapon is the mercy of chaos.
Burning the Raven Tree
Threads of the Lost Myth
Janyre Tromp
A 1960s Gothic Historical Thriller in the Tradition of Rebecca
A survivor accused of a decade-old murder.
A disgraced lawyer with everything to prove.
And an ancient oak that has borne witness for a millennium.
In 1960s northern Michigan, a town haunted by legend whispers of the raven witch and child killer. But when Marcus Lenarsic arrives, he finds not a monster, but a broken woman bound by secrets. Burning the Raven Tree is a gothic historical thriller of ghosts, justice, and memory—perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Simone St. James, William Kent Krueger, and the classic film Rebecca.
COMING September 2026
Shadow and Sound
Poetry for Survivors
A. E. Abbington
COMING Winter 2027
For a Mother’s Heart
Words of Joy, Love, and Strength
Literary Quotes to Encourage & Inspire
Ember & Vine
A beautifully curated collection of quotes that honor the quiet courage, deep love, and everyday grace of motherhood.
Within these pages are words meant to be lingered over—gentle reminders of a mother’s worth, her resilience, and the love she pours out often without recognition. Perfect for moments of reflection, encouragement, or simple rest, this gift book offers language for what so many hearts feel but struggle to say.
Whether given on Mother’s Day, tucked beside a bedside table, or opened during a quiet pause in the day, For a Mother’s Heart is a keepsake—a way to say you are seen, you are cherished, and you matter deeply.
COMING Spring 2027