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Bee Books Publishing LLC curates, edits, formats, and launches enduring works of non-fiction, history, and literary merit. Submit your manuscript for a flat $20 review—if our editors fall in love with your work, we may select it to publish for free, or partner with you through our accessible full-service publishing suite.
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Net Royalties Kept by Author
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Intro to the History of:
Bees,
Beekeeping,
and Honey
By Ingram, Allin
Edited by: Hayden, Erik
Intro to the History of: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey
From prehistoric rock art and sacred ancient Egyptian apiaries to the breakthroughs of modern movable-frame hive management, Intro to the History of: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey traces humanity’s enduring partnership with nature’s most vital pollinator. Meticulously researched by Allin Ingram and edited by Erik Hayden, this inaugural volume exemplifies Bee Books Publishing LLC’s commitment to engaging, fact-checked historical non-fiction.
Edition Specifications
Crafted to Our House Standard
- ✦ Rigorous Editorial Verification: Comprehensive historical fact-checking and structural refinement by Lead Editor Erik Hayden.
- ✦ Chic Minimalist Interior Layout: Custom-typeset chapters with clean margins, historical notes, and refined typography.
- ✦ Global Amazon Availability: Direct fulfillment via Amazon.com.
Author Journey
How Our Process Works
From raw manuscript to a polished book on Amazon, our transparent four-step publishing pathway puts authors first.
Manuscript Submission & Review
Submit your manuscript for a flat $20 reading & evaluation fee. Every submission is personally reviewed by our editorial board. If we love your manuscript, there is a chance we will select it to publish completely for free!
Publishing & Add-On Selection
If not selected for a free house sponsorship, you can still publish directly through our $120 Full-Service Publishing package (includes custom cover, publishing setup, and a paid ad launch) plus optional editing or formatting add-ons.
Editorial, Design & Formatting
Add optional Editorial & Fact-Checking ($60) or Print & Digital Formatting ($40). Our team shapes your manuscript into an authoritative, bookstore-grade edition with bespoke cover design.
You're Published!
Your book goes live on Amazon with a dedicated paid ad launch campaign. Best of all, you keep 90% of net profits—Bee Books Publishing takes only 10% of profits post-costs so we only succeed when you do.
Our Published Works
Thoughtfully researched, carefully edited, and beautifully typeset editions available directly through Amazon.com.
Flagship Release — Available Now
Bee Books Publishing
Intro to the History of:
Bees,
Beekeeping,
and Honey
By Ingram, Allin
Edited by: Hayden, Erik
Intro to the History of: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey
By Ingram, Allin · Edited by Hayden, Erik
An essential, accessible exploration of apiculture across the centuries. Author Allin Ingram and Editor Erik Hayden guide readers from the earliest human honey-hunters and classical civilizations through medieval skep traditions and the scientific revolution of modern beekeeping. Packed with verified historical insights, cultural context, and engaging storytelling.
Additional Titles Available Now
No Additional Titles Released Yet
Intro to the History of: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey is currently our sole live release. New titles approved by our editorial board will appear right here as soon as they launch on Amazon.
Coming Soon & In Editorial Production
Forthcoming Historical Monograph
Cover Reveal Pending
Natural History & Craft Series — Vol. II
Currently undergoing fact-checking and interior typesetting with our editorial team.
Independent Author Spotlight
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Submit your manuscript for a flat $20 review. If selected as a House Pick, we publish it for free—or choose our $120 Full-Service Publishing package with cover design and a paid ad launch.
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Straightforward, honest pricing built for independent authors. Start with a flat $20 submission review—if your manuscript captivates our editors, we may offer to publish it completely for free, or you can guarantee your release with our affordable Full-Service Publishing package.
Manuscript Submission & Evaluation
Every author begins here. Our editorial team reads your submission and evaluates its fit for our catalog.
- ✓ Complete editorial evaluation of your manuscript or proposal
- ✓ House Pick Opportunity: If chosen, you'll get published for free and get a spot in our writers section!
- ✓ Direct consultation on next steps & publishing schedule
Full-Service Publishing
If your book isn't selected for free sponsorship—or if you want a guaranteed, fast-tracked release—our Full-Service package covers everything needed to launch professionally.
- ★ Custom Book Cover Design: Tailored front, spine, and back cover artwork
- ★ Complete Amazon Publishing Setup: KDP listing, categories, & metadata optimization
- ★ Paid Ad Launch Campaign: Sponsored promotional push to jumpstart readership
Optional Add-On Services
Need help polishing your text or preparing print-ready interior files? Add either service to your submission or publishing package.
Editorial & Fact-Checking
$60Line editing, grammar polish, historical/research verification, and clarity improvements led by our editorial team.
Print & Digital Formatting
$40Format interior layout for paperback, hardcover and Kindle with custom chapter headers.
You Keep 90% of Net Profits — We Take Only 10% Post-Costs
Traditional publishers often keep the vast majority of an author’s royalties. At Bee Books Publishing LLC, we believe the creator deserves the reward. After standard printing and platform costs, we retain only 10% of net profits, leaving 90% in your pocket.
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Built Like a Hive: Purposeful, Collaborative, and Enduring.
Bee Books Publishing LLC was founded on a simple conviction: great knowledge and compelling writing should not be locked behind impenetrable gatekeepers or predatory vanity-press contracts.
Like the honeybee—an ancient symbol of diligence, order, and illumination—our house brings together authors, editors, fact-checkers, and designers to craft books of lasting value. Whether we are producing our own flagship historical titles or partnering with independent writers to bring their manuscripts to Amazon, every title bearing the Bee Books mark is held to rigorous editorial and aesthetic standards.
Editorial Integrity
Dedicated fact-checking, structural clarity, and respect for the author’s voice.
Chic Minimalist Design
Timeless covers and clean, readable typography that stand out in print and digital.
Fair 90/10 Split
Accessible upfront services and a soft only 10% publisher profit share post-costs.
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“Our mission is to give serious writers a transparent, prestigious home—combining meticulous editing with modern global distribution.”
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The People Behind the Pages
Meet Our Writers & Editors
The creative minds and editorial stewards shaping the Bee Books Publishing catalog.
Allin Ingram
Author of Intro to the History of: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey
Allin Ingram is a writer and researcher with a deep passion for natural history, agricultural heritage, and the overlooked stories that connect human civilization to the natural world.
“To understand the history of honeybees is to understand the story of human curiosity, agriculture, and reverence for nature.”
Erik Hayden
Lead Editor & Fact-Checking Director
Erik Hayden oversees manuscript acquisitions, structural editing, and historical fact-checking at Bee Books Publishing LLC. He edited our flagship title, Intro to the History of: Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey, ensuring every chapter balances scholarly accuracy with effortless readability.
“Great editing never overshadows the writer—it sharpens their argument, verifies every fact, and lets their voice shine.”