ABOUT
“The best thing about being a publisher? Helping authors’ dreams come true.” An independent publisher since 1989 when she started Pierce Press after moving to the Boston area from New York City, IPNE board member and past president Charlotte Pierce has long advocated
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At Pierce Press, we work with booksellers, libraries and public venues to bring our authors’ books to the right readers. Our goal is to not only sell as many books as possible, but to also help authors build their platform
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The Podcast Movement
We confess, this is a gratuitous use of the puppy pictures we took on a visit to our dog’s relatives on Sunday. These are Zoë’s, um, cousins, I guess. It’s complicated! And now that we have your attention, we wanted
Do You Have a Book in (or out) of You?
Ready to publish your manuscript? Selecting from the many resources and services out there for people who wish to independently publish can be confusing. Two that Pierce Press recommends most often are Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE), and Independent
Announcing Weds. Office Hours!
Greetings, intrepid indies! Are you a current author at Pierce Press and/or a current or prospective “book shepherding” or consulting client, IPNE/IBPA/ACMi.tv colleague, podcast contributor, member of the Peeragogy Project, or other current, past, or potential project collaborator? In this
Manoj Gautam, Author – YouTube, Website Launch
We are continuing the soft launch of the YouTube channel for our beloved friend and wildlife conservationist, Manoj Gautam, who is currently director at the Jane Goodall Institute of Nepal. Several powerful new videos have been added, so check them out!
The Mystical Magical Abracadabracal Daniel McDougal McDouglas McFly
Meet Daniel, your friendly neighborhood environmental superhero kid-in-a-kilt! Story by Sheryl Rene Davis Illustrated by Eric Summers Activity Guide illustrated by Daniel Fiore Order by bulk and enjoy the discounted pricing. We’ll donate a portion of direct sales to the
Michael Boezi at IPNE Metro Boston
Members of the Metro Boston branch of the Independent Publishers of New England were treated to high-level book marketing strategy and insight from Control Mouse Media CEO Michael Boezi in Arlington on June 2. “Marketing is a process, not a
Interview with Publishing Superstar Joanna Penn
Today we are bringing you an interview with Joanna Penn, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Penn got her start in nonfiction after making a dramatic change from her successful corporate career, then began writing fiction under alias J.F. Penn. She
Daniel loves his Purple Dragonfly awards!
“Not just, one, but TWO Purple Dragonfly Book Awards!” yelled Daniel to his mom as he dismounted the Moongoose. “Now more kids will hear about helping animals and planting trees!”
Field Trip: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Daniel’s “Mom” and siblings Solen and Sagan had so much fun on a recent family trip to Colorado! The hollyhocks at Pagosa Springs in particular captured their imagination. About 20 different natural springs offer pools at temperatures ranging from 88 to
Creating Social Space
When people come together in social spaces, ideas are shared and communities are strengthened. It was an honor to help build this pergola designed by my friend and supervisor, Ariel Von Raven of Symbiosis Regenerative Systems. First, the basic hexagon