Hawthorn Quill Publishing is a boutique literary press dedicated to timeless stories, thoughtful design, and the enduring power of imagination. Rooted in the belief that stories can shape our hearts, bridge worlds, and stand the test of time, we publish works that blend magic, myth and meaning - crafted with care and soul.

Our books span a range of ages - from gentle picture books to lyrical chapters tales and sweeping fantasy - all reflecting our love for nature, community and meaningful storytelling.

At Hawthorn Quill, we believe publishing is both an art and a responsibility - to nurture voices, preserve beauty, and honour the enduring craft of storytelling.

Whether you are a reader, writer, or fellow dreamer, we invite you to wander through our words, linger in the leaves, and find something that takes root in you.

Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.
— Inspired by Plato
  • Arthur Bear in his Kingswell Cottage garden

    The Kingswell Bears

    Series by Eva Bey

    Invites readers into a charming village where friendship, kindness and small adventures bloom through every season. These gentle tales celebrate the simple joys of woodland life, offering timeless stories for young hearts and family read alouds.

  • Hedgerow Hollows Hedgehog at Birthday Party

    The Hedgerow Hollows

    Series by Eliza Thorncroft

    Celebrate the seasons in this collection of children stories, showcasing the merriment, magic and old-world charm of the woodland folks of Hedgerow Hollows - where gentle lessons, cozy moments and nature’s quiet wonders await on every page.

  • Mice of Moonlit Meadows

    Mice of Moonlit Meadows

    Series by Eliza Thorncroft

    Collection of gentle bedtime rhyming tales showcasing the mice as they embark on heartwarming adventures, each teaching lessons of friendship, love and gratitude. Perfect to help little ones wind down for a peaceful night’s sleep beneath the stars.

  • Little Burrows Whispers

    Series by Eliza Thorncroft

    The littlest ones of Cozy Burrows take centre stage in these tender tales of play, wonder and woodland discovery. Gentle adventures for young hearts in a world where every burrow feels like home. Now with seasonal surprises and delightful new friends,

  • Crabby Tidepool Tales

    Series by Eva Bey

    A gentle series of rhyming tales among the whimsical seashore, tidal pools and coral reefs. Join crabs, octopus, dolphins, starfish, fish and clams share joyous adventures of friendship, courage and wonder. Splash into kindness, curiosity and salty seaside magic.

  • an image of Spindle the Spider' s garden

    Spindle the Spider Tales

    Series by Eva Bey

    Spindle the brave garden spider spins through whispering leaves and tangled wonders, solving mysteries, helping tiny friends, and uncovering hidden magic in the Kingswell Garden, forest and beyond-one silken thread at a time.

  • Cozy Burrows Chronicles

    Series by Eliza Thorncroft

    Gentle poetic stories for children and the young at heart. These whimsical tales offer warmth, wonder and wisdom - inviting readers into burrows, glades, and wild places filled with friendship, hope and small everyday moments of magic.

  • Capitao Santiago da Veiga onboard ship

    Adventures of Saltwhisker

    Series by Rafaela Mata

    A charming series set across the Iberian coast, islands and beyond. Full of mystery, magic and mouse-sized fun. Each story follows a brave crew of seafaring mice as they search for enchanted relics, outsmart pirates and unlock the secrets of a lost kingdom.

  • Fernshire Mysteries Detective Trio

    The Fernshire Mysteries

    Series by Anna Ashford

    A clever mystery series set in Cotswold-style villages, where woodland sleuths unravel crimes, uncover truths and navigate secrets with just the right dash of mystery and mischief - coded clues, secret alliances and a growing threat beneath the village charm.

  • Puppeteers in Chatenay Square

    The Châtenay Fables

    Series by Eloïse Belleveau

    Heartwarming collection of fables from the charming Alsatian village of Châtenay. Follow the lives of gentle creatures, timeless traditions and quiet adventures through the seasons. Tales of wonder, kindness, resilience and nature’s rhythm unfold in every page.

  • Mice in Chatenay town square

    Les Petits de Châtenay

    Series by Eloïse Belleveau

    Step into the smaller paws of the Châtenay’s youngest residents as they explore meadows, markets and mischief in village life in these cheerful tales. Perfect for early readers discovering independence, friendship and joy in little moments.

  • Petros and Papou by seashore on Greek island

    Sea Brings Us Home

    The Petros and Papou Series.

    Through days of fishing, village feasts, whispered legends, and steady presence of his beloved Papou, Petros discovers a world that once lived only in stories - and a future rooted in the salt, soil and shining waters of home.

  • Watercolour of Ermine Harmony Realm Princess

    The Dragonborn Series

    Series by Audrey Hawthorn

    Epic literary fantasy for young to adult readers. These stories explore destiny, balance and courage in richly imagined worlds where animals, magic and myth intertwine, echoing timeless call of legacy, truth and transformation.

  • The Oracle Awakens

    Fast paced thriller about a woman unearthing her buried bloodline and awakening the power of an ancient Oracle, hunted by a secret society sworn to silence her forever. From the fires of Delphi to the depths of prophecy, her voice may be the key to restoring the truth—or ending it all.

  • Cleopatra Hidden Legacy Series

    An archaeological mystery thriller series uncovering Cleopatra’s hidden legacy and the lost heir destined to rise. Ancient secrets, deadly rivals, and a race against time echo through ruins, royal bloodlines, forgotten prophecies and sacred tombs guarded by myth and deception.

Where words take root.

And stories endure.