About

Rose Books was founded by writer Chelsea Hodson in 2022 in Sedona, Arizona. We believe now is the time to take risks for the sake of beauty.

Rose Books Team

Editor-in-Chief: Chelsea Hodson
Managing Editor: Katie Coleman
Editorial Assistant: Hurley Winkler
Hotline Editor: Taeler Kallmerten
Accounting: Ben Buckner
Logo & Hardcover Designer: Mark McCoy
Copy Editor: Megan Carter

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We are not accepting submissions at this time.

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The Lives of Writers: Chelsea Hodson

Nylon: Chelsea Hodson’s Publishing Moxie

“Hodson has a third eye when it comes to recognizing talent — one that wades through the muck that’s infiltrated modern publishing.” 

Other Ppl: How to Start an Indie Press

Publishers Weekly: Author Chelsea Hodson Founds a New Press, Rose Books

“The learning curve is steep when it comes to the logistical and behind-the-scenes demands of publishing, but Hodson is facing the challenge with enthusiasm.”

Reply Alt: At Home with Chelsea Hodson

“The author of the acclaimed essay collection Tonight I’m Someone Else announced this week that she’s launched an independent press, Rose Books, and its initial titles are—to use a technical term—extremely my shit.”

Slow Stories Podcast: Chelsea Hodson — ”I’m genuinely excited about creating things.”

W Magazine: Culture Diet: Chelsea Hodson Wants to Publish “Weird,” Risk-Taking Writers

“The book is an exacting mix of transgression and beauty, and is the start of what Hodson calls her “contribution” to the monotonous, mass market-saturated industry.”

Fulfillment Policy

All items sold via the Rose Books store are shipped within 7-10 business days or sooner.

All items are final sale, with the exception of damaged and/or incorrect items and orders. In these cases, we accept both domestic and international returns and exchanges within 45 days of the purchase date. Rose Books will refund original shipping costs and reimburse the return shipping cost of the replacement item.

In the event that you were sent a defective or incorrect item or order, please contact us at info@rosebooks.co and we will work to correct the order as soon as possible.