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The Press
Iron Wolf Press is an independent publishing house built on a single conviction: every genre deserves storytelling that doesn't pull its punches. From the cold vastness of space to courts soaked in shadow and blood, we publish fiction that is relentless, immersive, and built to last.
The Press is home to three distinct author imprints. Each with its own voice, its own worlds, and its own readership. Together they form a catalogue that spans science fiction, dark romantasy, fantasy, and non-fiction united by the same uncompromising commitment to craft.
Our Authors
Jon Pavski writes science fiction that explores the edge of possibility; where technology, consciousness, and human ambition collide. Blending disciplined world-building with character-driven tension, Pavski crafts speculative fiction grounded in realism but driven by wonder. He is particularly interested in the intersection of innovation, power, and consequence.
Explore Jon PavskiDF Blackmoor writes dark romantasy for readers who crave passion edged with peril and love tested in fire. Their stories explore the collision between desire and destiny and where power is seductive, loyalty is fragile, and the heart is often the most dangerous battlefield of all. Blending shadowed magic, morally complex characters, and emotionally charged relationships, Blackmoor crafts worlds where love is not soft. It is earned.
Explore DF BlackmoorJD Knightwood writes epic fantasy rooted in legacy, honor, and the weight of destiny. His stories feature vast worlds, ancient conflicts, and heroes who must rise not because they are flawless, but because they are willing. Drawing inspiration from mythic tradition and heroic archetypes, Knightwood crafts narratives that explore sacrifice, courage, and the fragile line between light and shadow. His work is for readers who believe that stories should feel larger than life and yet deeply human.
Get NotifiedCarver writes psychological techno thrillers where surveillance systems, artificial intelligence, and covert networks collide with the one variable no algorithm predicts — the fractured minds of the people wielding them. His protagonists are brilliant, compromised, and never quite certain who is watching. Published under the Iron Wolf Press imprint.
Explore A CarverDr. J. Pawlowski is an educator, researcher, and instructional systems designer dedicated to helping learners and creators master complex ideas through structured, repeatable frameworks. With a background in educational theory and applied learning science, Dr. Pawlowski focuses on translating research-backed principles into practical tools that improve clarity, productivity, and long-term retention. Through workbooks, guided frameworks, and instructional resources, he helps professionals and aspiring creators move from uncertainty to confident execution. When not designing learning systems, Dr. Pawlowski studies how cognitive load, motivation, and narrative structure influence real-world performance.
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The Author Behind the Press
Iron Wolf Press was founded by a single author writing under three pen names — each chosen to signal a distinct reading experience to the right audience. Jon Pavski for science fiction, DF Blackmoor for dark romantasy, and JD Knightwood for epic fantasy.
The Press exists because genre readers deserve more than adequate fiction. They deserve worlds that feel lived-in, characters they can't stop thinking about, and stories that earn every emotional beat they deliver.
Beyond fiction, Iron Wolf Press publishes craft resources for writers — including the 3-Act Novel Builder™ series — because great stories need more great storytellers in the world.
Writer Resources
The blank page doesn't have to be terrifying. The 3-Act Novel Builder™ is a comprehensive, guided workbook that walks first-time novelists through everything from initial concept to a fully structured, ready-to-write outline — using the proven three-act framework that professional authors rely on.
No jargon. No fluff. Just clear, actionable structure that transforms your story concept into a blueprint you can actually write from.