There may not be any book publishers in Kokomo, Indiana. But that need not stop you from getting published. Go to your library and look at the most recent Writers' Market book. It lists ALL the book publishers, what they want to see, and what they pay. You will get some good ideas there. Then you need to think about getting an agent. Google "literary agents" and try to find one interested in the kind of book you are writing. Most mainstream publishers don't want to see un-agented manuscripts.
Good luck!