In a time of constant distraction and disconnection, we’re looking for books that help people return to what is real: grounded living, meaningful relationships, and a healthier rhythm of life.
Whether your work explores emotional healing, relational depth, community, or our connection to nature and the body, this is your opportunity to elevate your message and connect with high-impact publishing and media opportunities.
If your book helps people feel more connected — mentally, physically, relationally, or environmentally — it belongs here.
We’re calling for submissions across all areas of connection and modern wellness:
Personal Connection
Self-awareness • Emotional intelligence • Confidence • Boundaries • Trauma recovery • Identity • Spirituality • Purpose • Healing from abuse
Relational Connection
Dating • Relationships • Marriage • Divorce & separation • Family • Parenting • Workplace dynamics • Communication • Conflict resolution
Community & Social Connection
Community building • Loneliness • Friendship • Activism • Technology & AI • Social systems • Culture • Belonging • Elder care
Connection to Body & Nature
Body awareness • Fitness • Nutrition • Hormonal health • Longevity • Sleep • Beauty & skin health • Chronic illness • Holistic healing • Nature-based living • Sustainability • Environmental awareness
Financial & Life Structure
Money mindset • Financial stability • Minimalism • Wealth building • Career alignment • Life design
Publishizer will share a certificate and offer the following prize for the #1 best selling author of the summer 2026 theme, Exploring Connection Today.
Bookstr Features
$2,000 worth of promotions including Author Questions, 1 on 1 Interview, Featured Review, and a Giveaway
Podcast Tour Setup
10–20 podcast opportunities curated to your topic and goals
Publishizer Feature
Spotlighted in an engaged community of readers, authors, and industry professionals with guest articles, and a virtual book launch conversation with Publishizer.
1:1 Publishing & Marketing Strategy Session with the Publishizer Leadership Team
Focused guidance tailored to your project, including:
The prize is awarded to the author in the Connection Theme whose campaign receives the highest number pre-ordered copies by August 14, 2026 11:59 p.m, EST. Author-placed orders do not count.
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As part of our 2026 seasonal theme centered around connection, join us July 16th at Bibliothèque for a live panel conversation featuring Bethany Marshall in conversation with Suzy Gooch, author of The Nonneotiable and Anne Brooks, author of Girl in the Water.
Together, we’ll discuss their books, building emotional connection between characters and readers, and the role storytelling, marketing, and community-building play in helping books resonate more deeply in today’s world.
This special seasonal gathering is designed to bring the Publishizer community together in person for an evening of thoughtful conversation, shared ideas, and genuine connection among authors, readers, publishing professionals, and creative thinkers.
More than just a literary conversation, the evening is also part of Publishizer’s growing effort to foster a more engaged and collaborative literary ecosystem. Guests will have the opportunity to connect beyond the screen, exchange ideas, build relationships, and participate in the larger conversations shaping modern publishing and storytelling.
Wine will be served, with non-alcoholic options available.
Register here.
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#1 in Exploring Connection Today
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#2 in Exploring Connection Today
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#3 in Exploring Connection Today