Harpreet Bahia arrived at her first meetings with publishers, manuscript in hand — a children’s book she had carefully created and nurtured. What she hoped would be a joyful milestone quickly revealed the very real challenges that so many new authors encounter.
Traditional publishers were hesitant to take a chance on an unknown voice unless it fit neatly into a “safe” trend. Vanity presses offered quick publication but demanded thousands of dollars upfront, often with contracts that put authors at a disadvantage before a single book was sold. Self-publishing promised independence, but also meant navigating editing, design, and marketing alone — a path that could feel overwhelming without support.
Through those experiences, Harpreet began to see how often authors were treated as transactions rather than creative partners. She believed there had to be a better way — one that put writers and their stories at the center. With this vision, our publishing house was born.
What Makes Us Different
At Touching Tales, we’re rewriting that story. Here’s how:
- No upfront fees
- Author-first contracts built on fairness
- Personalized support at every stage of the journey
- A focus on heartfelt, character-driven stories
We’re small, and intentionally so — which means every book we publish is handpicked, heart-held, and given the care it deserves. We’re not building a stone-cold castle. Instead, we’re creating a warm home with open doors — a place for stories that linger long after the last page.
Founded on the simple principle that everyone has a “tale to tell,” our publishing house is committed to amplifying voices from all walks of life. We work across a wide range of genres — from children’s books and adult fiction to memoirs, poetry, and beyond — ensuring our authors feel supported at every stage of the journey. Our mission is to publish work that resonates deeply with readers and leaves them with something meaningful to carry forward.
We believe storytelling has the power to inspire, educate, and entertain. We invite you to join us in making the world more touching, as a reader or a writer, one story at a time.
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