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What I Learned From One Last Cast

By Evan Swensen| 06/20/2025
  Writers wonder how to define their voice and build a lasting author brand. They want to know how to be remembered, not just noticed. In my case, the answer … 0 More

Books from a Vending Machine

By Evan Swensen| 06/18/2025
  Some trivia is too good to keep to yourself. It’s the kind you carry around in your back pocket—not because it’ll win you a prize, but because it reminds …

The Royalty That Never Came

By Evan Swensen| 06/13/2025
  A friend once asked how to choose the right publisher. She had options—several, in fact. But she felt uncertain, unsure what separated a solid publishing partner from a mirage … 0 More

1.2 Million Words Later

By Evan Swensen| 06/12/2025
Fun Trivia for Curious Readers Who Love Books The Longest Novel Ever Written Was Meant to Be Read Like a Diary You probably didn’t wake up this morning thinking, “I …

The Candle and the Mirror

By Evan Swensen| 06/09/2025
Edith Wharton’s quote, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it,” captures the essence of influence and kindness in two distinct … 1 More

After the Scam

By Evan Swensen| 06/06/2025
Grounded and Personal Over the years, our press has published books by authors from every corner of life. Some came to us with stories nearly ready for the printer. Others … 0 More

The Red Pen We All Carry

By Evan Swensen| 06/02/2025
“No passion in the world is equal to the passion to alter someone else’s draft.” — H.G. Wells Writers know the truth of those words deep in their bones. There’s …