What we do
Too much great fiction is overlooked by mainstream publishers for commercial or political reasons that have nothing to do with literature. At Bookmason House we aim to restore that imbalance by embracing the best of upmarket fiction: tight, gripping plots and relatable characters embedded in stories that reflect the world around us in all its beauty, ugliness, and complexity.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, we support local authors but are excited to expand our horizons. In the near future we also aim to enrich our catalog with translation of voices that speak to—and of—our common human experience. We never charge our authors any fees to publish. Together with advances, we offer higher-than-standard royalties together with that personal touch that has disappeared from the book “industry.”
Who we are
Teresa Lian (publisher)
Teresa is a former literary agent (LeMon Three Agency) with a background in literary translation and international publishing, with an extensive network of contacts and outreach in China and Japan. With degrees in marketing and accounting, plus nearly twenty years of experience in sales and marketing, she likes to get involved in every aspect of a writer’s career, both pre- and post-sale.
Jon Qiu (art design, layout, typography)
Jon is a graphic artist and designer who has created covers for the Chinese editions of works by writers as renowned as Michio Kaku, Steven Pinker, Brian Clegg, Heinrich Pas, and others. His designs won the prestigious Award for Publishing. Some of his artwork can be viewed here.