Harbor Point Press
Independent Publishing With Heart, Healing & Purpose
We publish books that explore:
- Emotional healing & attachment
- Inherited silence & family legacy
- Self-discovery & personal transformation
- Grief, resilience, and becoming
- Women-centered journeys
Our mission is to publish books that change how people understand themselves, love, and the emotional legacies they carry.
"Healing isn't about erasing your past. It's about refusing to let it define your future."— Katerina Markadakis
Founder — Katerina Markadakis
Katerina Markadakis is an author, emotional healing coach, and the creator of The Legacy Series, The Legacy of Avoidance, The Legacy of Letting Go, and their companion guided journals.
Her writing and coaching work centers on emotional inheritance, attachment patterns, trauma healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild a relationship with yourself.
Harbor Point Press extends that mission — offering a home for authors who write from truth, depth, and lived experience. Named Best Divorce Recovery Coach in New York 2025 by Best of Best Review, Katerina brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to every book she publishes.
Our Imprint Philosophy
Emotional Honesty
Stories that tell the truth about love, loss, and longing — without softening the edges.
Trauma-Informed Storytelling
Fiction and nonfiction that respect the nervous system and honor the healing process.
Empathy & Nuance
No one is all good or all bad. We publish work that reflects real human complexity.
Women-Centered Journeys
Healing, boundaries, identity, and coming home to oneself — stories women need to read.
Legacy & Inheritance
What we carry, what we release, and how we choose differently for the next generation.
Genres We Accept
We consider manuscripts that fall within the following categories:
- Literary or contemporary fiction
- Women's fiction
- Trauma-informed fiction
- Memoir
- Emotional healing & psychology
- Attachment theory
- Guided journals
- Hybrid nonfiction with workbook elements
What We Look For
Strong submissions typically include:
- A clear emotional arc
- A distinct narrative voice
- A healing message or emotional takeaway
- Market awareness — who the book is for
- Author willingness to collaborate on edits & promotion
Response Time: 4–6 weeks
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions from both new and established authors.
Your Submission Should Include
- A query letter
- A 1–2 page synopsis
- The first 3 chapters or first 25 pages
- Your author bio
- Your website and/or social links (optional)
File Requirements
- Manuscript in .docx or PDF format
- Standard formatting (double-spaced, 12pt font)
- Word count in your query letter
- Genre clearly stated
- One submission at a time per author
Ready to submit your manuscript?
Books by Harbor Point Press
Self-Help Books
- The Legacy of Avoidance
- The Legacy of Letting Go
- Legacy of Co-Parenting
Companion Guided Journals
- The Legacy of Avoidance Journal
- The Legacy of Letting Go Journal
The Legacy Series — Novels
- Legacy of Silence
- Legacy of Longing
- Legacy of Healing
- Legacy of Becoming
Press & Publicity
For press kits, review copies, interviews, or speaking requests — our media kit is available upon request and includes everything you need.
Contact our publicity team: submissions@harborpointpress.com
Editorial Coaching & Publishing
Support for authors at every stage — from manuscript refinement to hybrid publication and brand development.
Manuscript Evaluation
A detailed professional review of your manuscript with developmental and line-level notes to strengthen your work.
Author Development Coaching
1:1 sessions to refine your voice, strengthen your structure, and fully prepare your work for publication.
Hybrid Publishing Consultation
Full partnership support for authors seeking editorial excellence and creative control through Harbor Point Press.
Ready to Publish with Heart?
Whether you're polishing your debut or expanding your legacy, Harbor Point Press offers guidance, partnership, and precision editing.