Independent publishing. Beautiful books.

Alaya Books is an independent publisher built on transparency and craft. We give writers an affordable, professional pathway to publishing a beautiful, high-quality book, without giving up ownership or creative voice.

Our philosophy is simple:

• You keep 100% of your copyright
• You keep 100% of your royalties
• You stay in control of your work

We don’t take a cut of your sales. Instead, we charge a clear, reasonable fee for professional publishing services such as editing, design, formatting, and guidance. Whatever you need along the way, we’re here to serve and support you.

We are especially proud to be of service to first-time and emerging authors. Publishing your first book can feel overwhelming and confusing. At Alaya Books, we guide writers through the process step by step, explaining each stage clearly and without jargon.

Our aim is not just to publish a wonderful book, but to help authors feel informed, confident, and empowered as they bring their work into the world.

If you’re looking for a publisher who respects your work, your rights, and your long-term goals, you’re in the right place.

Natalia Hooker, LLM, LLB, BComm

With 20 years of experience in publishing, Natalia has an innate ability to nurture new talent. With a passion for non-fiction as well as children’s books, Natalia brings balance to the creative and business needs that are required for success as an author. Natalia grew up in Sydney and then lived in Warsaw, London, Paris, New York and Milan. She has worked with publishers all over the world. Natalia now calls Barcelona home and is the author of fourteen books. She loves to help budding authors bring their books to life.

To learn more about Natalia and her journey into the publishing world, please see the full interview here.

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