About

Founded by Rod and Mirika Cornelius in the year 2001, Akirim Press is the Black-owned, literary multi-genre publishing house, paying particular attention to African American stories and characters in a variety of genres. Akirim Press genres are listed below:

FICTION

  • Historical
  • Horror
  • Suspense/Thriller
  • Women’s/Strong Female Lead
  • Urban/ Street Lit
  • Poetry/Anthology
  • Noir
  • African American
  • Christian & Christian Suspense
  • Romance & Christian Romance
  • Children’s Fiction
  • Science Fiction

NONFICTION

  • Financial
  • Optometry/Optician
  • Christian Self Help