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Author Success Stories
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View some of our success stories from previously self-published authors below.
Kellie Kaminskas Featured on Fox61 News
Kellie is a Connecticut-based children’s book author who penned Here With You to help children and families navigate grief. She published the book in the early days of Summer of 2024 and began to quickly get on podcasts, secure book readings and book signing and even reach the local news!
Rachel Byrne’s Novel awarded 2024 CPR Books We Love
Predestined is Rachel Byrne’s debut novel about sixteen-year-old Lina Jamison, an ordinary teen with no standout talents, is thrust into the mysterious world of Haverford Pines Academy. As she unravels the school’s secrets and faces life-threatening challenges, Lina discovers her hidden potential. With danger closing in, she must uncover the truth before it claims her—and her future.
Kevin O’Connor Book Reading at Shakespeare & Co in NYC
In this heartfelt memoir, Kevin O’Connor reflects on an extraordinary childhood spent in a Victorian home doubling as a family funeral business. Through family letters and vivid storytelling, he captures the delicate balance of joy, grief, and resilience, celebrating love, laughter, and the moments that make life truly meaningful.
Kylee J. Marshall Receives NYC Big Book Award
THE COURAGE TO BLOOM Kylee Marshall’s story of growth inspires audiences to take a closer look at their own lives. Sharing her story of resilience through vulnerability, she invites her audiences to lean into their discomfort and dig into their daily choices with a lens of gratitude.
Christy Texeira’s Pink Elephants Featured on Times Square Billboard
DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE! Author Christy Texeira won the BookFest Award for Pink Elephants and was featured on the New York City Times Square NASDAQ billboard.
Jonathan Day Book a Readers’ Favorite
Jonathan Day's first book of the Sebastian's City Adventure series, Sebastian and the Mighty Token, was awarded with 5 stars from Readers' Favorite and Kirkus Reviews states it is "A fun, inspiring NYC folktale of achievement and redemption."
5 Stars for Kayla Davidson
SHARING HER STORIES & INSPIRING STUDENTS Children's book author, Kayla Davidson, received a CIPA EVVY Award along with a 5 Star Readers' Favorite Review for Where Harley Belongs. A delightful children's book that celebrates friendship, belonging and love for home.
Lindsey Larsen Amazon’s #1 New Children’s Book
Lindsey Larsen’s first children’s book, Meeting Exceptional Friends, ranked #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases in the Teaching Students with Disabilities category.
Rita Reed Winner of Mom’s Choice Award
CONGRATULATIONS TO AUTHOR RITA REED, who won her second Mom's Choice Gold Award for her latest book in the Dogfish Tales series, Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying.
Amanda Miller at My Word Publishing walked me through the process of publishing my first children’s book. She explained every detail, was patient and diligent right up to the day we published and my life as an author began. I am now following their excellent workbook on marketing to assist me in getting my book seen on social media and other markets. Thank you to the whole team. I truly chose wisely!
