Welcome to Sparq Press.

Who we are

Sparq Press is a new queer-owned publisher carving out space for LGBTQ+ voices in Canada. We’re here to support and publish Canadian LGBTQ+ authors — loud, proud, and in our own words. It’s early days, but we’ve got big plans (and even bigger stories) ahead.

Your voice. Tell us your story.

Sparq Press helps aspiring Canadian LGBTQ+ authors publish and sell their work while keeping full creative control. Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifth, we’ll help you build it, print it, and share it with the world.

Callout for authors, editors and graphic designers

Are you an LGBTQ+ writer with a manuscript to share? Or an editor or graphic designer passionate about helping to bring queer stories to life?We’d love to hear from you. Send us a note, and we’ll be in touch soon.

A publishing platform made for LGBTQ+ voices.

Your baby daddy journey starts here

Coming Soon!

Written by an intended parent for intended parents, Baby Daddies is the first full guide to queer surrogacy in Canada. From fertility science to Canadian surrogacy laws, from building your surrogacy team to holding your baby in your arms, this book covers everything you need to build your family with confidence.Backed by over two years of research and insights from Canada’s top fertility doctors, lawyers, and counselors, Baby Daddies is a funny, heartfelt, and empowering roadmap for LGBTQ+ people growing their families through surrogacy.

Be the first to know when Baby Daddies drops.

Join the Sparq Press mailing list for early previews of new titles, event invites, and all things queer and literary.

Introducing EMBR, the ultimate surrogacy tracking app for intended parents

Embr is the first of its kind to support the Intended Parent community. From expense and receipt tracking to appointment scheduling, task management, note taking, and a comprehensive dashboard overview, Embr has it all. Plus it will have a dedicated community for Intended Parents, because your journey deserves support and understanding.We are currently planning a beta test of the app this fall, with an eventual release date around the winter holidays. If you are interested in participating in beta testing, or would like to learn more about EMBR and its many functions, please sign up on the list below.You can also reach out to us on instagram @myembr.io.

Sign up for EMBR Beta Testing

Are you an intended parent planning an independent surrogacy journey? Or maybe you're using agencies, but want more control over your expenses and other data. Sign up here and we will notify you when we launch the beta version of EMBR. Thanks in advance for participating and helping your fellow intended parents better manage their journeys.

It's your journey. Let us help.