Mystic Lantern Publishing

A Speculative Fiction Publishing House Based in East Tennessee.

Specializing in Fantasy, Romance, Horror, and Everything in Between!

Here at Mystic Lantern, we pride ourselves on the very best that speculative fiction has to offer. We value quality over quantity, depth over shine, and heartfelt stories over the price tag on a cover. In a world hastily growing with artificially generated content, we aim to combat this shift in the market with immaculate storytelling told by real, human authors. We started as writers ourselves--we know all about the journey and what it takes to be an author. That's why we're here to support you through every step from the first drafts to a book on the shelf.

We are always looking for talented writers from all backgrounds! Regardless of age, race, or belief, all authors have a place here at Mystic Lantern. If there's a story--whether a tale meant to tear hearts in two or to heal one back together--we want to hear it._{Please be advised that this House does not accept any of the following genres or mediums: screenplays, erotica-focused narratives, graphic novels, children's books, poetry, memoirs, or biographies. We will also not accept or entertain any story generated with AI assistance in any capacity.}

Michael Westmoreland

Over his 12 years as a writer and publisher, Michael has spread his roots deep in the literary world in a multitude of ways. From a sports journalist to a fiction writer, he's picked up experiences from the wisest individuals in this industry and has been able to apply his knowledge to upcoming authors around him. Academically, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Tennessee and a Master's degree in Publishing from Rosemont College.His dark fantasy series, Sons of Osiris, has been nominated for several accolades including the BookFest Awards and the Locus Awards.

Morgan Hubbard

Morgan has been publishing for 3 years now and writing for over a decade. Storytelling found her at a time when she needed it the most to understand herself and the world around her. Appalachia's roots run deep, and the mountains hold a great influence over the stories Morgan tells. Her stories lean towards the whimsical and fantastic with her main genre being Fantasy and her secondary genre being Romance. Although not a literary degree, she obtained a Media Technology Degree from Pellissippi State Community College, and has attended various online courses from Hillsdale College including Literature and Economics in order to expand her knowledge of the literary world.Her debut, This Cursed Line, released in 2023 followed by her Legends of Arcadia trilogy in 2024 and 2025. This Cursed Line was a Reader's Choice Finalist with Realm Makers and To Live Among Wolves received the Christlit Book Award in 2024.

Morgan Hubbard, co-founder of Mystic Lantern Publishing, writes Fantasy with a thread of Romance, focusing on Found Family and Redemption Arcs. Her final installment of The Legends of Arcadia releases in December 2025.

Michael Westmoreland, co-founder of Mystic Lantern Publishing, is most known for his dark fantasy series, Sons of Osiris, that focuses on the human elements of mystical worlds. His next book, War of the Osirians, releases April 1, 2026.

To Query Michael

Paste your query letter in the body of your email and attach the first five pages of your manuscript as a WORD DOCUMENT file. Please format your manuscript in 12 pt, Times New Roman or similar font, and double spaced.Michael loves the dark, gritty voices that challenge the boundaries of human emotion and family dynamics. He is interested in publishing the following genres:

~ Fantasy ~
Epic
Dark
Medieval
Sword & Sorcery
~ Horror ~
Ghosts & Spirits
Demonic
Alien/Experimentation
Slasher
~ Historical ~
Ancient Civilizations
Dark Ages/Middle Ages

Michael's submissions are OPEN

To Query Morgan

Paste your query letter in the body of your email and attach the first twenty pages of your manuscript as a WORD DOCUMENT file. Please format your manuscript in 12 pt, Times New Roman or similar font, and double spaced.Morgan loves character centered stories that bring light to the darker places of the soul. She enjoys reading books with whimsy, twisting plots, and casts that are loveable despite their flaws. She is interested in publishing the following genres:

~ Fantasy ~
Low/Cozy
Historical
Comic
Magical Realism
Fairy Tale
Gaslamp
~ Romance ~
Fantasy
Contemporary
Comic
Paranormal

Morgans's submissions are OPEN