A creative home for unforgettable stories by women.
Aphrodite Media is a boutique media company dedicated to developing work that entertains, inspires, and endures — beginning with publishing and expanding into a broader creative studio for storytelling.
What We Do
We partner with a select group of authors to develop stories with depth, voice, and staying power. Through our publishing imprint, Aphrodite Books, we focus on close collaboration, editorial excellence, and long-term creative partnership.
Vision
From the page outward, Aphrodite Media is building a creative studio for storytelling that spans platforms, audiences, and generations. We are as individuals and as a company committed to leaving a positive impact on our communities and abroad. Aphrodite Media envisions a future where authors’ stories are celebrated as catalysts for cultural impact, creative freedom, and global empowerment. We strive to redefine what modern publishing can be—an ecosystem rooted in integrity, artistry, and purpose—where every author is empowered to use their voice, tell their truth, and shape the narrative of their own becoming.
Aphrodite Media was built on the belief that memorable stories and the relationships behind them require time and attention. I work one-on-one with each Aphrodite author to shape work designed to resonate well beyond its original release.
RACHAEL ECKLES, FOUNDER & CEO
AUTHOR, CELESTE DONOVAN SERIES
At Aphrodite Books, we adhere to the highest ethical standards.
As members of the Independent Book Publishers Association, we adhere to its CODE OF ETHICS:
To uphold the highest standards of our industry, to create works of lasting financial and/or cultural value, and to pursue editorial, design, and production excellence.
To respect the rights of authors and other creators and stakeholders, to observe all copyright laws and conventions, and to never knowingly publish plagiarized work.
To reward authors and contributors for their work, to be honest in our financial dealings, to write contracts in understandable language, to resolve all disputes promptly and fairly, and to foster equal opportunity in our workplaces.
To not mislead readers or buyers with false promises, inflated sales data, or manipulated reviews.
To not publish works of hate speech, or works that encourage discrimination, oppression, or violence.
To recycle and reuse and to follow green practices whenever possible.
To utilize AI tools in a manner that is transparent and provides proper credit when AI tools are used to generate content.
Why We Exist
Founded by Rachael Eckles, author and publishing entrepreneur, Aphrodite Media was born out of passion and purpose. After navigating the challenges of bringing her own novels into the world, Rachael recognized a need for a boutique publishing experience, one that values artistic integrity, editorial quality, and author experience equally.
Aphrodite Books is more than a press—it is a platform for voices that deserve to be heard, stories that deserve to be told, and readers who crave emotional truth and unforgettable worlds.
“Stories change lives, and publishing them should be an act of purpose.”
APHRODITE MEDIA was founded by Rachael Eckles, an author and advocate for storytelling that empowers, ignites change, and elevates discourse. Her mission: build a publishing house where authors are valued, craft is honored, and impact is real.
A Message from Our Founder
Join us as we bring meaningful storytelling into the world—one beautifully crafted book at a time.
We publish stories that move hearts and humanity forward.