Stories with a little myth in their bones.
Tumulus Press is the independent publishing imprint of author Berna Hudson, based in London, devoted to fantasy adventure fiction shaped by mystery, myth, and the buried past. The name tumulus calls to mind an ancient mound or burial place—a rise in the landscape where memory, legend, and secrecy gather under the earth. That image feels true to the stories at the heart of the imprint: journeys into the unknown, histories that refuse to stay buried, haunted places, half-lost truths, and the quiet thrill of discovering what has waited in darkness for centuries.
Independent by design.
Built around a love of richly imagined storytelling, Tumulus Press is the publishing home for Berna Hudson’s fiction—work that is transportive, intelligent, and deeply atmospheric.
Ancient echoes, modern adventure.
Tumulus Press exists to publish fiction that feels unearthed rather than assembled—stories with wonder, danger, atmosphere, and the pressure of deep history just beneath the surface.
What the name suggests
A tumulus is a mound raised over what has been laid to rest: part monument, part marker, part mystery. It suggests memory made visible in the landscape—something old beneath the ground, still exerting its pull. For fantasy fiction, it is a potent image: the past never entirely gone, the land still keeping its secrets, the story waiting for someone brave enough to break the surface.
What the imprint publishes
The focus is fantasy adventure fiction with depth—novels by Berna Hudson that pair pace with atmosphere, high stakes with emotional intelligence, and escapism with a strong literary sensibility.
Editorial sensibility
The work of Tumulus Press centers on immersive worldbuilding, compelling characters, elegant prose, and narratives that invite readers into places both uncanny and unforgettable.
Independent spirit
As an independent imprint, Tumulus Press allows for focus, intention, and creative freedom—publishing guided by a singular voice rather than trends, and by books made to endure rather than disappear in the noise.
Built for readers who like their wonder with teeth.
Fantasy adventure
Sweeping journeys, perilous quests, ancient rivalries, and hidden powers—fiction that knows how to move and still leave room for atmosphere, character, and myth.
Mythic undertones
Stories that feel layered with inheritance: ruins, relics, forgotten lineages, old promises, lost gods, or histories that refuse to stay buried.
At Tumulus Press, stories begin where history darkens, the ground keeps its secrets, and adventure starts to stir.
Small imprint. Big sense of place.
Every detail matters, from editorial tone to presentation. The aim is not simply to release books, but to create a distinct world around them.
Story-first publishing
- Immersive, character-driven fantasy adventure
- Atmospheric design and strong visual identity
- Careful attention to voice, tone, and reader experience
What readers can expect
- Inventive worlds with emotional weight
- Danger, discovery, and a strong sense of momentum
- Books that reward curiosity and invite rereading
Let’s talk.
For rights, publishing enquiries, or general correspondence, please use the contact details below.
Registered office
Tumulus Press LtdSuite 1, 7th Floor 50 Broadway
London
SW1H 0DB
United Kingdom
This site serves as a simple introduction to the imprint and Berna Hudson’s work.