Behind the Scenes · July 2026
The making of Elyria: notes from a decade of quiet work.
A long-form essay on the ideas, influences and years of imagination that eventually became the first chronicle of Elyria.
Read the essayJournal
News from the house.
Essays, releases, and dispatches from the workshop. Published as things happen — no more, no less.
Book Releases · June 2026
Beyond Borders: from a life journey to a published book.
A reflection on turning decades of experience across seas, borders and customs into a story that could finally be shared.
Publishing · July 2026
On slow publishing in a fast world.
Why we choose few titles, treat every book as an object, and refuse to publish for the algorithm.
Writing Journey · July 2026
Notebooks, drafts and the discipline of returning.
A short piece on the practice behind the finished page.
Events · Coming soon
An evening of readings — dates to be announced.
Selected engagements will be shared here first.
Newsletter
Join the Journey
Receive updates about new books, exclusive content and the expanding world of Val Publishing House.