Independent Publishing House

Stories that
warm your heart
& thrill your mind

Backspace Press publishes cozy mysteries, sweet romance, and fantasy — books that feel like home from the very first page.

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🔍 Cozy Mystery 💕 Sweet Romance ✨ Fantasy

Our Authors

The Voices of Backspace Press

Two pen names, one publishing house, and a shared belief that the best stories leave you smiling — and maybe solving a mystery along the way.

Ella Andrew
Cozy Mystery
Ella Andrew
Agatha Royale & Ashford Creek Mysteries

Ella Andrew writes cozy mysteries filled with clever twists, lovable characters, and the warm comfort of small-town life. Her books are perfect for readers who love a good puzzle wrapped in charm, wit, and a cup of something hot.

Agatha Royale Mysteries Ashford Creek Mysteries Briarhaven Mysteries
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Nicole Duprat
Sweet Romance
Nicole Duprat
Uplifting sweet romance & second chance stories

Nicole Duprat is the sweet romance pen name of Ella Andrew. Nicole writes uplifting romances about love, hope, and second chances. Her stories celebrate the courage it takes to open your heart again — and the unexpected beauty of finding connection when you least expect it.

Cinnamon & Second Chances The Midnight Email The Sweetest Thing
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Our Catalog

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One Deadly Chapter
One Deadly Chapter
Ella Andrew · Agatha Royale #1
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One Deadly Batch
One Deadly Batch
Ella Andrew · Agatha Royale #2
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One Deadly Needle
One Deadly Needle
Ella Andrew · Agatha Royale #3
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One Deadly Safari
One Deadly Safari
Ella Andrew · Agatha Royale #4
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Death at the Teacup Inn
Death at the Teacup Inn
Ella Andrew · Ashford Creek #1
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Death at the Sweet Festival
Death at the Sweet Festival
Ella Andrew · Ashford Creek #2
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Death at the Tasting Tent
Death at the Tasting Tent
Ella Andrew · Ashford Creek #3
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Death at the Halloween Vigil
Death at the Halloween Vigil
Ella Andrew · Ashford Creek #4
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One Deadly Christmas Tree
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One Deadly Christmas Tree
Agatha Royale #5
One Deadly Christmas Tree
Ella Andrew · Agatha Royale #5
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Death at Rosemary Cottage
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Death at Rosemary Cottage
Ashford Creek #5
Death at Rosemary Cottage
Ella Andrew · Ashford Creek #5
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About Backspace Press

An indie publisher built on heart

Backspace Press is an independent publishing house devoted to stories that feel like home — the kind you curl up with on a rainy afternoon and never want to put down.

We publish cozy mysteries with clever twists, sweet romances full of heart, and fantasy worlds rich with wonder. Every book we release is crafted with care, from the first word to the final chapter.

Founded by an author who believes in the power of story to comfort, delight, and transform — Backspace Press is a home for bold voices and beloved characters.


Meet Our Authors
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"Stories that linger long after the last page."
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3
Mystery Series
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5+
Romances

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Publishing

Why Backspace Press Exists — and What We Believe About Independent Publishing

Behind every book on our list is a story about creative freedom, authentic voice, and the readers who make it all worthwhile. Here's what we believe about the future of indie publishing.

📅 March 2026
Ella Andrew

Behind the Mystery: Writing the Agatha Royale Series

How a love of classic whodunits and small-town charm became five books and counting.

📅 February 2026
Nicole Duprat

Writing Love Stories That Feel Real

On second chances, sweet romance, and the characters who surprise their own author.

📅 January 2026