Blackthorn Press is committed to publishing bold, boundary-pushing literature that challenges convention, sparks critical thought, and gives voice to untold stories. We champion emerging and underrepresented authors across genres—particularly in satire, speculative fiction, and subversive non-fiction—with a focus on works that confront power, identity, and the human condition. Our mission is to cultivate a literary home for radical ideas, artistic freedom, and unapologetic storytelling.
Founded in 2025, Blackthorn Press the publishing arm of Concept Jane Pty Ltd emerged from a desire to disrupt the traditional publishing landscape by prioritizing fearless, genre-defying voices often overlooked by mainstream houses. Originally launched as an underground imprint to publish works deemed “too risky” or “too raw,” Blackthorn Press quickly gained a reputation for supporting authors whose stories challenge societal norms and question the status quo. Since its inception, the press has published dozens of titles across fiction, essays, poetry, and experimental formats—building a global readership drawn to bold narratives and radical authenticity. With each release, Blackthorn Press continues to expand its reach while staying true to its roots: fiercely independent, artist-led, and unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths.
IllumiNaughty is a bold, satirical multimedia universe that fuses conspiracy culture, dark comedy, and social commentary into a genre-bending experience. At its core, IllumiNaughty explores the absurd intersections of power, control, and human behavior through a collection of books, merchandise, and immersive narratives. Equal parts irreverent and thought-provoking, the brand challenges dominant ideologies while celebrating outsider creativity and subversive truth-seeking.
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Footnotes From Hell Vol. I & II are twin anthologies of dark, twisted short stories that peer into the cracks of ordinary life to expose the horrors hiding beneath. Each volume is a curated descent into nightmare, obsession, and moral decay—tales of grotesque transformation, ironic justice, and psychological unraveling. Blending horror, satire, and speculative fiction, these collections serve as literary trapdoors, where every footnote reveals a deeper terror. Whether subtle or shocking, each story leaves a scar, making Footnotes From Hell a haunting homage to the shadows we try to ignore.
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PURE is a dystopian thriller that explores a world where the elite hydrate with a luxury water called Vital™—a premium beverage made from liquefied human essence. Set against a backdrop of biotech corruption, identity erasure, and societal collapse, the novel follows a rogue ex-security agent on a desperate mission to uncover the truth and rescue her brother—before he’s bottled. Blending sci-fi, horror, and social commentary, PURE is a chilling meditation on commodification, class, and what it truly means to be human.
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The Jazzman is a dark, atmospheric tale set in 1910s New Orleans, where murder begins to stalk the streets after sunset. As fear spreads, a strange pattern emerges: those who play jazz in the evenings are spared. At the center of it all is a mysterious cornetist whose haunting melodies echo through the fog-drenched alleys and candlelit parlors. Whispers claim he’s not just playing to entertain—but to protect. As the death toll rises, the city’s survival may depend on the one man whose music can hold the darkness at bay. But who is The Jazzman, and what debt is he truly paying?
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The Unholy Gatekeeper follows Ben, a man who dies the night before his wedding and is unexpectedly appointed Heaven’s new gatekeeper—replacing a weary St. Peter. But Ben’s grief and bitterness cloud his judgment, and soon he begins letting anyone in. As Heaven plunges into chaos, St. Peter offers Ben a deal: restore order, and he’ll get one final day on Earth with his beloved. Ben agrees, only to discover that redemption comes at a price. Just as he succeeds, Satan appears with a tempting offer: live again—forever—but at the cost of his soul. What follows is a battle between duty, desire, and destiny, as Ben must decide which gate to guard… and which one to open.
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Blood Money is a dark, interconnected anthology centered around a single cursed $5 bill. Each time the note changes hands, it leaves a trail of misfortune—twisting fates, fueling greed, and exposing the worst in human nature. From desperate bank tellers to ruthless criminals, the bill weaves through lives and deaths, accumulating a silent legacy of tragedy. Its final journey lands in the pocket of a man who sees it not as a curse, but a lifeline—bringing the story to a haunting, ironic close.
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Amputease is a provocative and emotionally charged novel that follows Emma, a fiercely creative woman who loses her limbs in a tragic accident and becomes both a spectacle and a symbol. As she navigates life as a disabled artist-turned-living exhibit, Emma challenges the boundaries of identity, desirability, and bodily autonomy in a world obsessed with aesthetics and novelty. When she meets a biotech engineer designing military-grade prosthetics, Emma must confront the price of transformation—both physical and psychological—and decide who really owns her body.
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I Came, I Saw, I Glittered is a dazzling, irreverent memoir told through 300 haikus by the fabulously flamboyant Gary—a retired drag legend, unapologetic icon, and accidental philosopher. Witty, wise, and occasionally wicked, Gary reflects on love, fame, sequins, heartbreak, and rhinestone resilience. From the glory days of underground cabaret to quiet moments of self-reinvention, each haiku captures a glitter-drenched fragment of a life lived out loud.
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