Books That Bite Back: Your October Unsolicited Dose
Hello, fearless reader! October isn’t just about pumpkin spice lattes and falling leaves—it’s about books that bite back. At Unsolicited Press, we’re celebrating the season with poetry that stares you down, memoirs that punch you in the gut, and fiction that refuses to play nice. This month, our authors are serving honesty, rage, grief, and beauty in equal measure—and yes, it’s as irresistible as it sounds.
Grab your favorite chair, maybe a mug of something strong, and settle in. You’re going to need it.
New Releases That Demand Attention
BODY MEMORY – Meriwether Clarke – $18.95
Debut poetry collection – out October 7
Meriwether Clarke’s BODY MEMORY is not for the faint-hearted. Tender yet fierce, her poems explore identity amidst gendered dehumanization, alienation, and personal loss. From make-out sessions in meat lockers (!) to meditations on having a mouth, Clarke’s lyrical precision invites readers into a raw, shimmering interior of contemporary femininity.
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THE BODY REMEMBERS – Maureen Sherbondy – $18.95
Poetry collection – out October 14
Sherbondy dives deep into the body as vessel, sanctuary, and cage. THE BODY REMEMBERS explores fragility and resilience, joy and sorrow, and the lived experiences that shape women’s lives. Every poem reminds us that impermanence is part of the beauty of life.
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YOU MAY FEEL A BIT OF PRESSURE – Amy Gallo Ryan – $22.95
Infertility memoir – out October 21
A raw, intimate, and deeply human memoir of infertility. Ryan takes readers on a spectrum of emotions—from hope to shame, courage to grief—offering solace and insight to anyone navigating or trying to understand this journey.
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GETTING DRESSED IN THE DARK: AN ARTIST’S WAY HOME – Gabriella D’Italia – $22.95
Memoir – out October 24
When betrayal shatters decades of love and creative partnership, D’Italia turns to art, reflection, and resilience. This memoir explores love, identity, polyamory, and the healing power of creativity, showing us that loss—though devastating—can illuminate new paths to self-understanding.
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October Sales & Incentives – Treat Yourself
Frightfully Good Reads Sale – 15% off all fiction titles. Sink into the eerie, the strange, and the beautifully weird.
Mystery Book Bundle – $30 – Three handpicked titles from our catalog, curated to surprise and delight. Retail value over $50!
Booktober Loyalty Treat – Buy 2 books, get the 3rd at 50% off. One story deserves another, and another.
Fall for Small Presses Challenge – Buy 3+ titles in October and get a free audiobook. Share your haul with #FallForUnsolicited for extra perks.
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October Events – Meet Us in Person
Louisville Book Festival – 10/11 – Laura Gaddis among 150 authors.
Meet & Greet with Susan Helene – 10/11 – Book Worm, KY.
BODY MEMORY Book Launch – 10/11 – Lewis & Clark, Santa Barbara.
Shann Ray in Conversation with Amy Baskin & Keya Mitra Lloyd – 10/17, 7 PM – Powell’s Books.
Maureen Sherbondy Reads from THE BODY REMEMBERS – 10/22, 4 PM
Jackson Hole Writer’s Conference – 10/22–10/26 – Summer Stewart joins as editor.
It’s Never Too Late: Getting Published as You’re Getting Old – 10/28, 4 PM – Metuchen Public Library, with Mary Ann McGuigan.
Featured Excerpt – $2.99
Unsolicited Press Excerpt Journal for Fall 2025: A Collection of Unsolicited Voices
Fiction that grips. Poetry that surprises. Memoir that lingers. Essays that question everything. No comfort-zone reading here—just bold, fearless voices shaping the future of indie literature.
Support bold, weird, and wildly good literature this October.
At Unsolicited Press, we don’t wait for permission—and neither should you.
