About Stillwater Press
An independent publishing house with a few different shelves — and one clear mission.
The person behind the press
I'm Norah Deay, an Irish writer and self-publisher. I run Stillwater Press, where I publish cosy mysteries, puzzle & colouring books, and practical AI guides for creatives.
I'm also a carer for my partner who has Alzheimer's, so I use AI to cut the busywork and protect the time that matters — on the page and off it.
Why AI is part of what I do
AI can save time. It can also flatten your work if you let it. At Stillwater Press, I use it like a creative tool: to cut the busywork, sharpen the craft, and keep my voice intact.
That's why I publish straight-talking guides to writing, editing, and creating AI images — minus the hype and jargon.
What you'll find here
AI for Creatives
Workflows, templates, and guides for writing, editing, and images.
Cosy Mysteries
Comfort reads with clues, charm, and bite.
Puzzles & Colouring
Screen-free fun that scratches the brain itch.