Who We Are
Welcome to Big Thinking Publishing
A small, author-centred indie press championing bold, imaginative books for curious readers.
We are a small, independent publisher in the UK, based in the North of England — a creative, community-driven indie press dedicated to helping writers thrive.
You can find all our current and upcoming books on our Online Bookshop.
Our Ethos
Too many great writers languish in the void of the Amazon algorithm. As an independent publisher in the UK championing new and emerging talent, we want to find, publish, and share these wonderful stories with as many people as possible.
With our small, enthusiastic team, and a whole bunch of incredible freelancers, we work closely with authors to get their books into the world. We don’t take any payments from authors, and instead follow a Traditional Publishing model that prioritises fairness and creativity.
We welcome authors from diverse backgrounds, authors of colour, differently abled authors, and LGBT+ writers to submit work to Big Thinking Publishing. We want to share your stories and promote diverse voices across the UK and beyond.
Check out our submissions page and sign up to our newsletter, Big Inking, for the latest updates from the team. You can also email us at admin@bigthinkingpublishing.com.
Meet the Team!
Kate Simkins (she/her)
Founder & Company Director
Writer, poet, author, songwriter… I’ve loved anything involving creativity since I was able to hold a pen. Let’s make some books!
Tommye Rozee (they/them)
Head of Marketing & PR
Book-obsessed and “spends too much time on social media” — I love coming up with fun ways of getting books into readers’ hands. When I’m not posting on Threads, I spend all my free time with my two boys or reading the biggest fantasy book I can get my hands on.
Ruby Henderson (she/her)
Marketing Associate
All about championing people and creativity! I build strong partnerships, amplify our authors’ voices, and connect readers with the stories they’ll love. If there’s a way to make our books shine brighter, I’m already on it.
Kelly Ball (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
Helping turn ideas into reality, one manuscript at a time. Fan of Excel spreadsheets, knitting, and horror games.
