
EMERGING STORIES
CHANGE THE WORLD
SUPPORT NEW PROJECTS
Books brought to life through a different model of publishing
Awaken Village Press is a living ecosystem—where authors, patrons, and community members all play a role in bringing meaningful books into the world.
This isn’t a future vision. It’s already in motion.
The books below aren't chosen for market trends. They're chosen for their potential to shift culture, deepen understanding, and shape the kinds of stories that are able to exist. Some are fully supported by their authors. Others are open to patronage—from individuals who believe in the work and want to help bring it forward.
65+
individuals have participated in this ecosystem (60% of whom are published or actively in the process of bringing their work to life)
$570k+
has flowed through our ecosystem in support of message-driven work
20
authors have emerged and more in process of giving voice to their message
24
books published to date and more being brought to life each day

Awakening the planet, one book at a time

The Patron of the Orchard
A Regenerative Model of Publishing
Books shape culture—and culture shapes the systems we live within.
Here, books are not simply produced. They are planted, tended, and brought to life through shared support. As a patron, you are part of that process—helping bring forward stories that might not otherwise exist.
Not every seed becomes a bestseller, but each one is planted with care, and each one contributes to the soil we are cultivating together. If a book bears fruit, that value is shared. If it does not, the act of bringing it into the world still holds meaning.
This model is built on trust, stewardship, and a longer view of how change happens. It tends to resonate with those who see resources not only as something to grow, but as something to circulate with intention.
If that feels familiar, we'd love to talk.
How patronage works
Patrons participate by contributing in $5,000 increments, with each contribution supporting a specific stage in the creation of a book—development, editing, design, audiobook production, or marketing.
Below are the books currently seeking patronage. Find one that calls to you, then reach out or become a patron directly from the project page.
TITLES SEEKING PATRONAGE
Becoming One
Amanda Johnson
There's Nothing Wrong With You
Megan "Mira" Lathrop
Revolution of a Yogi
Shaka Xolani
Facing the Hydra
Matt Sturm

Ready to become a Patron of the Orchard?
There are two ways to step into this ecosystem.
BECOME A PATRON
Contribute in $5,000 increments toward a project you feel connected to, or offer it to the Village to support the broader flow of work. In return, you receive Patronage S.E.E.D.S. and participate in the long-term value as books move through the world.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE
Want to support the work in a different way? Contributions of any size help sustain the ecosystem—strengthening the Village, supporting authors, and allowing new stories to emerge.

