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.

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Genre fiction with momentum

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

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Practical nonfiction

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

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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.

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Jon

Acquisitions & author partnerships

Email Jon
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Sarah

Production & everything else

Email Sarah