About Us
Built by authors, for authors, Saphly is the home to sapphic and LGBTQ+ stories.
Our book imprint focuses on celebrating queer voices in literature and aims to bring new publishing opportunities to both emerging and established authors.
While we're just getting started, our small but dedicated team is working hard behind the scenes and is excited for what lies ahead.
We'd be happy to have you along for the journey!
Where To Find Us
From bookstores to libraries to global digital platforms, we're everywhere you love to read
E-Book
Libraries
Independent Bookstores
Printing
Practices
Protecting our planet through responsible print-on-demand manufacturing that minimizes waste
Traditional offset printing usually requires large orders in anticipation of sales. Often, any books that go unsold are destroyed. This results in wasted paper, wasted energy, added greenhouse emissions, pulping, and landfill overflows. But we only have one Earth, and Lightning Source takes measures to treat it well:
Books printed only when ordered, eliminating waste from overproduction
Lower supply chain waste with efficient resource management
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions through optimized printing
Conservation of natural resources and sustainable sourcing practices
Lightning Source expects environmental responsibility from its paper suppliers as well, and not to use papers sourced from endangered old growth forests, forests of exceptional conservation value, or the Amazon Basin.
We share this world.
We are glad to do our part in keeping it sustainable.
Authentic
Human Storytelling
Preserving the art of storytelling through voices that are truly human
At Saphly, we are deeply commited to authentic human creativity, firmly believing that every book should be a genuine expression of an author's voice and vision. We honor the tradition and integrity of publishing while supporting a healthier planet.
For this reason, we do not use artificial intelligence at any stage of our publishing process. From manuscript evaluation and editing to design, printing, and marketing—every step is carried out by people who bring experience, passion, and care to their work.
Submission Policy:
We do not accept manuscripts created or significantly assisted by AI technologies.
Connect
With Us
For questions, business inquiries, or just to say hello, reach out through our Discord community or use the form to email us directly. We aim to reply within 24 hours on business days.