Independent Press · Washington State

Chicken & Airline Miles Publishing

Stories worth the scheme.

A small press with big plans: genre fiction with momentum, nonfiction you'll actually use, and audiobooks that earn the commute.

Write with us See what's coming

Who we are

A small press that plays the long game

We're an independent publisher based in Washington state. We keep the catalog tight, the contracts readable, and the books moving. Every title gets a real plan — not a slot on a spreadsheet.

Genre fiction with momentum

Thrillers, mysteries, and speculative fiction built to be finished in a weekend and recommended on Monday. Plot first, padding never.

Practical nonfiction

Guides and how-tos written by people who have actually done the thing — tested, checklisted, and stripped of filler.

Audiobooks

Every title is planned for audio from day one, because half our readers are listeners and we'd like to keep it that way.

How our books get made — in plain sight. Our books start with human authors and human ideas. Our production pipeline is AI-assisted — drafting support, editing passes, and audio production — and we disclose that fully on every platform where our books are sold. No fine print, no asterisks. If you're curious how a specific title was made, ask us and we'll tell you.

The catalog

First titles landing Summer 2026

Three titles are in production now. Covers, names, and release dates are coming — here's the shape of the list.

Coming Soon Title One Thriller
Thriller

Untitled Thriller No. 1

A fast, twisty debut that starts with one bad decision and never lets up. Final title in editorial lockdown.

Summer 2026 · Ebook, print & audio
Coming Soon Title Two Nonfiction
Practical Nonfiction

Untitled Field Guide

A step-by-step playbook for a skill most people overcomplicate. Checklists included, jargon not.

Summer 2026 · Ebook, print & audio
Coming Soon Title Three Speculative
Speculative Fiction

Untitled Speculative Novel

Near-future, sharp-edged, and a little too plausible. Currently in its second structural edit.

Summer 2026 · Ebook, print & audio

For writers

Got the idea? Let's build the book.

We partner with idea-people: writers, experts, and storytellers who have something worth publishing and want a press that handles the rest without burying it in legalese.

  • Plain-English terms. Our agreements are short enough to read over coffee, and we'll walk you through every line before you sign.
  • Transparent splits. You'll know exactly how revenue works on every format and every platform — before we start, not after.
  • A real production partner. Editing, covers, audio, distribution, and disclosure handled. You stay the author; we do the scheming on logistics.
  • Fast answers. We're a small team. Pitches get read by a human, and you'll hear back either way.

Pitch us your book

Send a short pitch — what the book is, who it's for, and why you're the one to write it. A page is plenty. Sample chapters welcome but not required.

Email your pitch to Jon

jon@chickenandairlinemiles.com

Contact

Talk to a human

Pitches, rights inquiries, partnership ideas, or just a strong opinion about book covers — we read everything.

J

Jon

Acquisitions & author partnerships

Email Jon
S

Sarah

Production & everything else

Email Sarah