Ekstasis Editions Submissions

Ekstasis Editions

(Novels, Literary Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry)
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About Ekstasis Editions

Ekstasis Editions is a Canadian literary publisher with an emphasis on poetry, fiction and criticism. Since 1982, Ekstasis has published literature of international quality in a way that is beautiful and lasting. The word ‘Ekstasis’ comes from an ancient Greek word, meaning ‘to stand outside oneself.’

Originally, Ekstasis published almost exclusively poetry, but since has diversified into literary fiction, metaphysics, theatre and most recently Children’s and Young Adult titles under the Cherubim Books imprint.

Ekstasis Editions was founded by Richard Olafson in 1982 in the basement of the now-defunct, Gallerie Untitled in Victoria, BC, in order to publish local poets. Since then, Ekstasis has published over 350 titles.

Ekstasis Editions Submissions

Unsolicited submissions welcome. No agent required.

Ekstasis publishes novels, literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry collections. They also publish Children’s and Young Adult titles under the Cherubim Books imprint. They typically consider unsolicited submissions from Canadian authors only.

Ekstasis is not currently publishing mainstream science fiction/fantasy or mainstream mystery novels, but will consider original works in these genres. They are not considering any romance, detective, western, horror or action/adventure novels, nor any biographies or autobiographies.

Please query for more details: ekstasis@islandnet.com.

Ekstasis 2025/2026 titles

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