Publishing stories and ideas that stay with you
Heppe‑Smith Publishing brings together cozy fantasy and thoughtful nonfiction — stories of connection, clarity, and finding your way home.
Books & authors
Browse our current authors — or start with our flagship cozy fantasy series.
The Last Route (Cozy Fantasy)
Found family, gentle magic, and slow‑burn sapphic romance — set across the realm of Aeldra.
Our authors
Nonfiction, education, relationships, business, and more — published with clarity and care.
Publishing services
Practical, human‑led publishing help for new and aspiring authors.
Proofreading & editing
From light proofreading to deeper developmental support, depending on what your manuscript needs.
KDP & platform setup
Guidance setting up Kindle, paperback, and related storefront details — done cleanly and correctly.
Formatting, covers & ads
Interior formatting, cover creation, and Amazon ads / launch support when you want visibility.
About
Small press. Clear process. Books made with care.
Heppe‑Smith Publishing
We publish fiction and nonfiction under a small set of author brands — with a focus on quality presentation, reader trust, and long‑term catalogue value.
Heppe‑Smith Publishing is part of VitaVerse LLC • 30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA.
James Heppe‑Smith
James Heppe‑Smith writes cozy fantasy with warmth, gentle magic, and the occasional small animal with secrets. Originally from the UK (with a long detour through Germany), he now lives in Northern Cyprus with his partner and two rescue dogs who have very strong opinions about walk times.
The Last Route is his debut series — a twenty‑book cozy fantasy saga about mail, magic, and finding home in unexpected places. It features found family, sapphic romance, and a hedgehog named Thistle.
Contact
Tell us what you're working on — we'll reply with next steps.
Email: info@heppesmithpublishing.com
Telephone: +1 307 381 6444
For publishing services, please include your genre, word count, and what kind of support you're looking for (editing, formatting, covers, KDP setup, ads, or launch help). Pricing varies by project.




