Stella Maris Press
An independent Catholic publisher and the dedicated religious imprint of Prairie Oak Publishing, Stella Maris Press exists to help readers learn about and build a deeper relationship with the One who created and redeems us.
Our work is inspired by the ancient title of Our Lady, Stella Maris, who serves as a guiding star for souls navigating stormy waters. In a complex modern world, we publish books that act as beacons of truth, helping readers deepen their faith, encounter Christ, and live out the Gospel with clarity and conviction.
We Publish Nonfiction for the Discerning Reader, including:
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Accessible Theology & Apologetics - Rigorous, faithful explanations of Catholic doctrine written for the everyday Catholic.
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Spiritual Formation & Prayer - Guides for deepening spiritual discipline, navigating interior trials, the saints as role models, and applying Catholic Social Teaching to modern culture.
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Catholic Lifestyle & Family - Inspiring conversion experiences and practical manuscripts on building the domestic church, Catholic parenting, and parish ministry.
Submissions and Pitches
To maintain strict theological fidelity, Stella Maris Press requires all accepted manuscripts to
align completely with the magisterial teachings and moral values of the Catholic Church.
We are not currently accepting submissions, but we maintain an open pitch policy. This means we are open to hearing about the concept of your book.
To pitch a book that fits our niche described above, send a brief email to stellamarispress [at] prairieoakpublishing.com with the subject line "SMP pitch - [Book Title]." Attach a 1-page synopsis of the book and a 3-5 page sample. Samples should be double-spaced and page-numbered in a Word document using 12 pt. font.
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