by Ethan Wilder
You’ve reached the wrong queue—but somehow, it’s exactly where you belong.
Step into a world where love requires paperwork, memories bloom into physical objects, and hold music might be a metaphysical trap. Your Application to be Understood Has Been Denied is a surreal, emotionally intelligent collection of speculative short stories that blend absurdist bureaucracy, melancholy wonder, and romantic impossibility.
Whether you're negotiating ghost suffrage, falling for a deprecated paladin, or trying to archive a feeling that never quite happened, these tales understand one thing: being unprocessable might just be what makes us human.
With dry wit, aching precision, and a gentle defiance of narrative formality, this collection is for readers who laugh at metaphysical policy memos and cry at forgotten side quests. If you’ve ever been misfiled, misclassified, or mistaken for something beautiful—this is your summons.
Submit to the narrative. File your feelings. Read the fine print.
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We publish novels by disabled and disadvantaged women - and other lovely humans - in coastal North Carolina
Nestled along the sunlit shores of coastal North Carolina, Novel Concepts Publishing is a beacon of creativity and empowerment, dedicated to amplifying the voices of disabled, neurodivergent, and disadvantaged women. With a passion for storytelling that stirs the soul, we specialize in crafting unforgettable journeys through young adult literature and the tender - and often spicy - allure of romance. Our mission is to transform dreams into boundless possibilities, guiding emerging authors to bring their stories to life and into the hands of readers who crave connection, adventure, and heart. At Novel Concepts, stories are not just told—they are cherished, celebrated, and shared with the world.
