Welcome to Haven: The New Clean Fiction Era with Editor Kelsey Bowen
In this episode of Underline That, it’s a massive treat to have an editor in the hot seat! Today I’m joined by Kelsey Bowen—senior acquisitions editor at Baker Publishing Group and one of the brilliant editorial minds behind Haven Fiction, a brand-new imprint officially launching in 2026.
Haven is carving out a lane that so many readers and writers are desperately craving: clean + wholesome, but fully mainstream reads filled with romance and unforgettable story. No spice. No profanity. No graphic content. And also no overt religious content—just emotionally rich, commercially compelling…
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