Onyx & Orchard Press was born from a simple truth: stories have roots, and the worlds we create can nourish, inspire, ignite, or heal.

Founded by a Black woman author with a passion for love, magic, and emotional storytelling, Onyx & Orchard is a literary home for characters who feel real and worlds that feel alive.

​We publish across six genres, from contemporary Black romance to cozy paranormal, from fantasy epics to pulse-pounding thrillers, all connected by a shared mission:

To center powerful storytelling, Black joy, and emotional richness.

Our books are crafted with care, authenticity, and creativity.
We believe in storytelling that lingers long after the final page.
We believe in representing Black womanhood in all its complexity, softness, and fire.
We believe in the magic of imagination, and the power of every reader who joins us on this journey.

Welcome to the orchard.
Welcome to the magic.
Welcome home.