Union Room was tasked with conceiving and building a site that would comprehensively reflect the breadth of the imprint’s catalogue, and elevate its author‑centric identity. The brief included:

• Presenting seamless book discovery across multiple series, featuring browsing, previews and direct purchase links;

• Promoting the imprint’s voice across genres—from gritty police dramas to high‑stakes romantic suspense and historical epics;

• Elevating key author initiatives—such as the Lindisfarne Prize, Northern Photography Prize and community philanthropy programs

• Supporting multimedia content, including audio‑dramas (e.g. The Infirmary) and event promotion;

• Providing accessible media, rights and press sections for TV/film enquiries, author appearances and trade outlets.

The result is a refined, narrative‑driven platform that feels like a literary home—authentic to LJ Ross’s storytelling heritage, yet modern in structure and experience. It positions Dark Skies Publishing not only as a bestselling house, but as a creative hub and legacy imprint driven by character, place, and community.