Our Mission
Our mission is to help authors get over limiting fears, design challenges, and technical hurdles so they can publish works they can be proud of and start building their professional writing careers.
Our Vision
Build a community of author/writers who are living their best lives and helping others to live theirs.
Our Values
Be Yourself
Creativity
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access
Autonomy
Radical Candor
Run Wild
Freedom
Embracing Fun
Flexibility
Sustainable people and planet
Take Leaps
Trust
Grit (Mapache Spirit)
Extreme Accountability
The 4 Agreements
Our Team
Laura Thorne
CEO & Co-Chief Beest
Laura is an entrepreneur with a background in environmental science, writing, coding, coaching, and more. She is a certified Project Management Professional, helping to ensure all our projects run smoothly. Having traveled the world by plane, train, horse, and RV, she is a professional leap-taker and considers the Wildebeest as her go-to Animal Spirit.
Jess Neiding
CFO & Co-Chief Beest
Jess is an editor with a background in HR, finances, and event planning. Her experience with HR and accounting keep our house in order. She is a certified instigator of silliness and often seen giving everyone else kudos while taking none for herself. Her Animal Spirit, the Mapache (raccoon), is always with her.
Lia McQueeney
Lia is a lifelong reader and writer who is currently a student at Binghamton University pursuing a degree in English. Her passion for English merges with her commitment to supporting and educating others, which is why one day she hopes to find her place either in the world of publishing or in early childhood education.Â
Lili Cavo
Lili is a reader first and foremost, an aspiring writer and “professional” book reviewer. She’s currently obtaining a BA in Cinema and an MA in Creative writing with the hopes of contributing to the film and book industry, whichever comes first, she will jump in headfirst enthusiastically.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We’re always excited to welcome new volunteers! Your support helps us make a real impact in our community. Click below to join our team and get started!
Design Team
Our design team is contracted to delivery high-quality interior and cover designs on demand. The expert team has years of experience and extensive knowledge about the various print and ebook regulations.
Marketing Team
Our marketing and social media experts are on hand for us as well as our authors. Contact us to learn how we can assist you with your book promotion. Â
