EMBER & LAUREL PRESS
Stories of memory, ruin, mercy,
and the enduring things beneath them.
Ember & Laurel Press is the independent imprint of fantasy author Scott Hertzog.
Focused on immersive worldbuilding, literary fantasy, and stories shaped by history, music, myth, and memory, the imprint exists to publish works set within the world of Äncale and beyond.
What We Value
1. World Before Spectacle
Stories that feel lived in, ancient, and emotionally grounded.
2. Beauty with Weight
Fantasy where wonder and sorrow exist side by side.
3. Physical Editions Worth Keeping
Carefully designed books intended to feel collectible and enduring.
4. Music, Lore, and Storytelling
Expanding fantasy worlds beyond the page through songs, maps, and artifacts.
The Last King of Äncale
A kingdom facing mercy through fire.
Coming August 2026
Current & Upcoming Works
The Despair of Kréchellia
A lament from the elder world.
Coming August 2026
The Certainty of Kings
When survival becomes doctrine.
Forthcoming
Editions
All titles are published with a focus on:
archival-inspired design
heirloom-quality presentation
crafted typography
atmospheric illustration
enduring physical editions
What is planted patiently will find its way again.
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