About Us
Lost Horse Press is an independent literary publisher specializing in poetry and translation. Founded by Christine Holbert in 1998, Lost Horse Press has fulfilled its nonprofit mission for nearly thirty years through its publication of over 150 book titles and administration of literary prizes, events, and festivals.
After decades of extraordinary service, Christine is handing over the reins to Grace Mahoney, who has supported Lost Horse Press since 2017 as Series Editor of the award-winning Lost Horse Press Contemporary Ukrainian Poetry Series. Based in Milan, Michigan, Grace looks forward to continuing the press’s mission and upholding its legacy during this new chapter.
Our Mission
Lost Horse Press is dedicated to bringing underrepresented voices into print, supporting both emerging and established writers, and producing finely crafted books. We make culturally valuable works of art available to the public and enrich arts and literature education by publishing works of literature, running literary prize competitions, and promoting cultural, educational, and publishing programs.
Our Team
Grace Mahoney [Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, President of the Board of Directors], Christine Holbert [Publisher Emerita, Founder, Book Designer], Heidi Bennett [Vice President], Haley Laurila [Secretary, Web Design, Digital Assets], Elise Ridgway [Treasurer], Rebecca Shea Irvine [Board Member], Jane Koelsch [Development Consultant], Julie Brunzell [Business Consultant], Jackson Holbert [Idaho Prize Juror], Emily Holt [Idaho Prize Juror], Emily Forslof [Intern]