About Us
Stories That Deserve to Be Told
Mary York was founded on a simple belief: exceptional writing deserves exceptional care. In an industry increasingly driven by algorithms and volume, we choose to invest in authors whose work has something genuine to say.
Author-First
Your vision guides every decision. We are your partners, not your gatekeepers.
Precision
Editorial rigor meets commercial savvy. Every book receives the attention it deserves.
Vision
We see potential where others see risk. Our catalog proves that bold voices find audiences.
Excellence
From cover design to marketing copy, we never settle for good enough.
Our Story
Mary York began in a small Brooklyn apartment in 2015, when our founder — a former editor at a major publishing house — grew frustrated with the industry's increasing reluctance to take risks on new voices.
What started as a side project to help a few friends publish their novels has grown into a respected independent house with authors on bestseller lists and award shortlists. But our core mission hasn't changed: find great writing, and help it find its readers.
Today, we operate as both publisher and marketer. Our in-house marketing works alongside our editorial staff from day one, ensuring that every book we release has a clear path to the readers who will love it most.
By The Numbers
- Books Published
- 120+
- Authors Represented
- 80+
- Bestsellers
- 14
- Awards & Nominations
- 37
- Countries Reached
- 42