Testimonials

“Working with Animal Heart Press was a literal dream come true. I was so excited when my debut collection, ‘Spectrum of Flight’ was picked up by them for publication, yet I was also a bag of nerves. I knew very little of the industry at the time and I had heard numerous stories via twitter of poets’ pulling books from publication due to presses being difficult to work with, whether it be slow to respond, or a complete lack of response, unorganised, pushy, and/or not allowing the author creative control, not working with them to come to decisions that the author felt happy with, but rather enforcing their own agenda. 

I can wholeheartedly say that none of these issues arose when I was working on the publication of my book with Animal Heart Press. In fact, it was the exact opposite. The team were highly responsive, organised, gentle, incredibly patient, and ensured my voice was heard, and at the heart of all the decisions that were made. Releasing a book is such a personal pursuit; one feels vulnerable putting their work out there for the world to read. A writer must feel fully supported, and that they and their work are being handled with the highest levels of care and sensitivity. I received this attention throughout the entire process with Animal Heart Press. 

I feel so lucky and grateful to have had this wonderful experience with them. Every member of the team is so supportive and encouraging. I was terrified putting my first book out into the world, but Animal Heart Press held my hand tightly throughout the entire journey, boosted my confidence, uplifted my voice, and nurtured my creativity. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you so much Animal Heart Press, you truly are ‘a small press with a big heart’!”

–David Hanlon, author of Spectrum of Flight