Welcome to Sheltering Tree Media
A Traditional Press for Spiritually Inspired Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Stories That Uplift. Voices That Illuminate. Books That Endure.
At Sheltering Tree Earth Media, we publish books that strengthen the spirit and speak to the heart.
As a medium‑sized traditional press, we combine professional publishing standards
with a personal, relationship‑centered approach.
Our authors know they can reach us — and our readers know they can trust us.
We believe stories rooted in faith, hope, and compassion have the power to change lives.
That belief guides everything we do.
🌟 Our Vision
To publish books that help readers rise each day wiser, stronger, and more connected — to themselves, to one another, and to the divine presence that shelters us all.
✍️ For Authors
If your writing is rooted in spiritual insight, compassion, or the desire to uplift others, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome submissions from both emerging and established writers.
🌿 Join Our Community
Stay connected with new releases, author events, and creative inspiration.
🌿 Join Our ARC Team
Receive free Advanced Review Copies of our newest books in exchange for writing and posting reviews.
🌱 What We Publish
Fiction
Narratives that inspire, heal, and reveal deeper truths about the human experience.
Nonfiction
Thoughtful works exploring faith, spirituality, personal growth, and the many ways we seek meaning.
Poetry
Language that lifts, comforts, and awakens the imagination.
Whether imaginative or reflective, every book we publish aims to encourage, enlighten, and connect.
🌳 Our Publishing Approach
We are a traditional publisher — not a boutique vanity press and not a corporate giant. That means:
- No author fees for editing, design, or production
- Professional editorial guidance to help your manuscript shine
- Thoughtful design and distribution across print and digital formats
- A collaborative, approachable team who values real relationships
- A mission‑driven focus on spiritually grounded, uplifting work
We take on books we believe in, invest in them fully, and walk alongside our authors with care and clarity.
📚 Explore Our Books
Discover fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that nourish the soul and celebrate the beauty of faith, imagination, and human connection.
🎙️ Media & Creative Resources
From podcasts and author interviews to book trailers and writing insights, we create media that supports our authors and deepens our mission.
Take the 2‑Minute Publishing Path Quiz
Which Publishing Path Fits You Best?
Answer a few quick questions to discover whether you're ready for traditional publishing with ShelteringTree.Earth or if a supportive hybrid partner is your best next step.
If your results encouraged you to use a traditional publisher, please continue to our Writers Guidelines.
If your results encouraged you to use a hybrid publisher, please consider August Isley Books. You can publish with them or come back and publish with us.
August Isley Books is a hybrid publishing company.
We are an imprint of ShelteringTree.Earth, LLC.
Where ShelteringTree.Earth is a traditional publisher,
August Isley Books a hybrid publishing house.
We provide services to help polish your writing, query letter, and book parts so you may go forward and
successfully submit your book to agents and publishers.
We also help you promote your books, brands, and business.
