ABOUT COHESION PRESS
Founded out of a passion for military and action horror, our mission has always been clear: to deliver the highest-quality, adrenaline-pumping military-action horrors.
We work with some of the best writers, editors, and designers to create captivating tales that meet the high expectations of our readers.
With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to quality, Cohesion Press is proud to offer engaging, edge-of-your-seat horror fiction that consistently delivers. Whether you're a long-time fan of military horror or exploring the genre for the first time, we're here to provide the stories that will keep you hooked.
COLLABORATION
We collaborate with Tim Miller/Blur Studio and Netflix on the Netflix Original™ series Love, Death & Robots.
MEET THE TEAM
GEOFF BROWN
Co-director and Acquisitions Editor
Geoff Brown is an award-winning Australian author and editor, recognised as a finalist for the Australian Shadows Award. Growing up in Melbourne’s gritty Western Suburbs, Geoff pursued a career as a trained nurse and later earned qualifications in Professional Writing and Editing, including a Certificate IV and a Diploma of Arts in the field.
With a broad portfolio, Geoff writes across various genres, with numerous short stories and articles published in regional and metropolitan newspapers. He is a former president of the Australian Horror Writers Association (2011-2013) and previously directed the prestigious Australian Shadows Awards.
Geoff is the owner of Cohesion Press, an acclaimed publishing house specialising in military horror. He also works alongside Deadpool director Tim Miller as a senior story consultant. Additionally, Geoff owns Asylum Ghost Tours, offering unique paranormal experiences.
SABRECORE-23 ART STUDIO
Cover Designer
Sabercore23-ArtStudio specialises in creating stunning digital art for book covers, film posters, CD covers, and entertainment promotions. You can the see studio's work here.
AMANDA J SPEDDING
Editor-in-Chief
Amanda is a professional editor and award-winning author whose work has been featured in both local and international markets, earning honorable mentions and recommendations. She won the 2016 Australian Shadows Award for her graphic novel The Road to Golgotha (co-written with GN Braun) and the 2011 Australian Shadows Award for her steampunk-horror short story Shovel-Man Joe.
As the editor-in-chief for all Cohesion Press publications and co-editor of the acclaimed SNAFU series, Amanda brings over 14 years of experience in the publishing industry, with a specialty in genre fiction. She holds a Diploma of Publishing (Professional Book Editing, Proofreading & Publishing) and a Certificate in Editing. Amanda currently resides in Sydney with her sarcastically-gifted husband and two cool kids.
EVENTS
ASYLUMFEST
AsylumFest 2025 will be held October 24 - 26 in Mayday Hills located within Beechworth, Victoria.
AsylumFest is a three-day horror book and pop culture festival in the buildings of Mayday Hills, a former 1800s psychiatric facility.
ASSOCIATIONS
The Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) is a non-profit organisation formed in 2003. The AHWA provides a community and unified voice for Australasian writers of dark fiction, fostering the evolution of the genre within Australia.
DAWN ROACH
Owner, Co-director, Manuscript Assessor
Dawn has completed her BA in Humanities and Social Sciences, with a major in English Literature. She has begun her Masters in Creative Writing, and holds a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing full of Distinctions and High Distinctions.
REVIEWERS
We are happy to distribute review copies for industry reviewers.
Our mailing list of reviewers and bloggers enjoys press releases, news updates, and access to early-release ARCs of all our books. We prefer to provide ebook versions, but will certainly make allowances on a case-by-case basis.