Fiction
The Winter Line
A Novel of the Italian Campaign, 1943–44
A sweeping, character-driven story following a British infantry platoon as they fight their way through the mountains of southern Italy.
UK-based independent publisher
Publishing the stories that shaped history.
Jelso Publications specialises in historical military fiction and non-fiction, curating distinctive voices that bring past conflicts and the people who lived through them into sharp, human focus.
About Jelso Publications
Based in the United Kingdom, Jelso Publications is devoted to publishing carefully crafted historical military books for readers who expect both narrative drive and scholarly rigour.
Our list spans front-line memoir, unit histories, campaign studies and character-driven historical novels that illuminate the lived experience of conflict across the centuries.
Focused list
A tightly curated programme of titles each season, allowing us to give every book the editorial, design and marketing attention it deserves.
Author-centred
We work collaboratively with authors, from proposal to publication and beyond, to shape manuscripts and position them for their ideal readership.
Historically grounded
Every project is underpinned by rigorous research, clear sourcing and a deep respect for the complexity of the past.
Selected titles
A snapshot of the kind of work we champion at Jelso Publications.
Non-fiction
Voices from the Western Front
Personal Accounts from the Trenches, 1914–1918
A curated collection of letters, diaries and photographs that reveal the everyday reality of the First World War in the words of those who served.
Non-fiction
Armour & Ashes
Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front
A vivid operational history of armoured warfare between 1941 and 1945, blending archival research with detailed battlefield analysis.
These indicative titles reflect the genres and tone we prioritise. For current and forthcoming books, please contact us directly.
Our publishing approach
Every Jelso book is the product of close editorial collaboration, thoughtful design and targeted outreach to readers, reviewers and specialist communities.
Editorial
Detailed structural and line editing to ensure clarity, accuracy and narrative momentum, supported by expert sensitivity to military history.
Design
Carefully considered covers and interiors that balance contemporary aesthetics with period authenticity, produced to high print standards.
Reach
Targeted marketing to historians, re-enactment groups, museums, bookshops and online communities who are passionate about the field.
Submissions
We welcome approaches from authors, historians and agents with projects that align with our focus on historical military fiction and non-fiction.
At present we are particularly interested in:
- Character-led historical novels set during major conflicts from the eighteenth century onwards.
- Unit and regimental histories with access to original archival or family material.
- Thematic studies that shed new light on lesser-known campaigns or theatres.
How to submit
- A concise covering email outlining your project and its intended readership.
- A short author biography, including any relevant expertise or experience.
- For fiction: a synopsis and the first three chapters (or equivalent). For non-fiction: a detailed proposal and sample chapter.
Please send materials to info@jelsopublications.com. We aim to respond to all serious approaches, but response times may vary.
Contact
For rights enquiries, submissions, events or general questions, please contact Jelso Publications via email.
Email
info@jelsopublications.com
Jelso Publications is a UK-based publisher. For press enquiries and review copies, please get in touch via email in the first instance.
Stay in touch
If you would like to receive occasional news about forthcoming titles and events, please send a brief email with the subject line “Mailing list” to info@jelsopublications.com.