I have been teasing a big announcement for some time, and I have been working toward it for much longer, and now today is the day!
I am thrilled to announce that I have founded a new publishing LLC called Bigger Table Books!
So what does that mean? Initially, Bigger Table Books will function as a framework that will allow me to begin publishing my own work. Stage one will see my learning the business of publishing and beginning to take ownership of my career in a more direct and hands on way. I hope to release Relationship Material (a spin-off of Informed Consent) under the Bigger Table Books banner this summer. I also hope to move some other books I have the rights to under the BTB brand in the coming months as well, so stay tuned for more details there.
If this stage goes well, I have big dreams for expanding publishing in distribution channels to include a broader section of the community in ways that offer authors, readers, and even fellow publishers a new option for sharing sapphic stories without big corporate intermediaries.
But that's getting ahead of myself. For now I'm excitedly looking forward to learning and growing as an independent publisher of sapphic fiction. This is my community, this is my passion, these are our stories, and I am honored to share this journey with all of you!
Sincerely,
Rey Spangler
Press Release
March 4, 2025
Author Rachel Spangler Launches Bigger Table Books
Rachel Spangler, the best-selling author of 25 sapphic romance novels and a prominent figure in LGBTQ fiction, has announced the founding of a new publishing house, Bigger Table Books. With multiple Golden Crown Literary Awards and Independent Publisher Awards to their name, Spangler plans to use this new imprint initially to publish their own work, with ambitions to expand and support other sapphic authors in the future.
Spangler, who has 17 years of experience as an author and 10 years in publishing, brings a wealth of expertise to this endeavor. They previously worked in submissions at Bywater Books before transitioning into the role of senior romance editor, where they collaborated on books by Goldie-winning authors such as Anna Burke and Jenn Alexander. In recent years, Spangler has focused on editing independent clients and mentoring emerging authors through the publication process.
“This is an exciting time, not just for me personally, but for the entire field of sapphic publishing, as we have so many new opportunities to grow and expand our genre,” Spangler said. “Things are changing fast. I look forward to learning and finding ways to keep serving our community of storytellers in the rapidly changing landscape around LGBTQ publishing.”
Spangler also reflected on their journey in the industry: “I’ve had so many people support and teach me over the years. I’ve worked with some of the best minds and most generous people in our field, and as I take this next step of claiming ownership over my own career, I look forward to paying some of that forward. I want to be an advocate for our community and our stories.”
Considering their proven track record as an award-winning author, editor, and mentor, Spangler hopes that Bigger Table Books will further embody their commitment to creating inclusive spaces within LGBTQ publishing.
For more information Bigger Table Books or Rachel Spangler’s work, visit their website www.rachelspangler. com or follow them on social media.