From First-time Author to 10,000 Books Sold: Sherry McMillan on Creativity, Publishing, and Building an Author Career

From First-time Author to 10,000 Books Sold: Sherry McMillan on Creativity, Publishing, and Building an Author Career

What started as a desire to live a more creative life became an award-winning children's book series, a thriving coaching business, and more than 10,000 books sold. In an interview with FriesenPress children's author Sherry McMillan, we discuss her journey from business analyst to author, the mission that guides her work, and what she's learned about publishing, sales, and success along the way.

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Journey to the Past: An Interview with Children’s Book Author Parabjot Kaur Singh

Journey to the Past: An Interview with Children’s Book Author Parabjot Kaur Singh

“The past, present and future are interconnected. If we want to grow and evolve into positive, healthy human beings, we must learn from our past.” This Asian Heritage Month, we interview FriesenPress author Parabjot Kaur Singh  about her historical children’s book Alicia’s Journey to the Past. We dig into Parabjot’s personal connection to the Komagata Maru incident as depicted in her book – including why she believes it’s so important for young people to engage with history early.

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Celebrating Canadian Children’s Book Week

Celebrating Canadian Children’s Book Week

It’s Canadian Children’s Book Week! A time to celebrate the stories that spark imagination and support young readers as they grow. To mark the occasion, we asked 14 FriesenPress children’s authors to share what publishing their book has meant to them. Their reflections are full of heart, honesty, and inspiration.

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Author Spotlight: Our Foreword INDIES Book Awards Finalists

Author Spotlight: Our Foreword INDIES Book Awards Finalists

Each year, thousands of books are evaluated by over 100 librarians and booksellers for the Foreword INDIES Book Awards. And this year, two FriesenPress authors were named as finalists! We reached out to ask what this award recognition means to them and the lessons they’ve learned along their writing and publishing journey.

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Books In Bloom: 20 Children's Authors Reflect on their Publishing Journey

Books In Bloom: 20 Children's Authors Reflect on their Publishing Journey

We’re celebrating International Children’s Book Day by sharing reflections from 20 FriesenPress children’s authors whose books were nurtured and published over the last year. They talk about why they wrote their books, what publishing has meant to them, and introduce you to a range of stories worth exploring.

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2025 Book Cover Showcase: A Celebration of FriesenPress Design Excellence

2025 Book Cover Showcase: A Celebration of FriesenPress Design Excellence

Our authors brought an incredible range of stories to life this year, and our design team matched that creativity with some truly stunning covers. Welcome to the 2025 Book Cover Showcase — a celebratory look back at some of the excellent designs that captured our imaginations this past year.

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Meet an Employee Owner: Scott Donovan

Meet an Employee Owner: Scott Donovan

More than 11,000 authors have trusted us with their books, and for good reason: our employee owners bring a rare level of care to every project. Our new Meet an Employee Owner series introduces you to some of the amazing individuals working here at FriesenPress. In our first feature, we chat with Publishing Consultant Scott Donovan!

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The Next Generation: 3 Young Authors Share Their Spark

The Next Generation: 3 Young Authors Share Their Spark

The future of storytelling is bright! To prove it, we're highlighting three inspiring young FriesenPress authors (and a mother-daughter duo!) whose unique books capture the magic of creativity. Read on to learn how their stories are empowering readers, igniting imaginations, and exploring new worlds.

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Young Voices, Big Dreams: 3 Inspiring Teen Authors Share Their Stories

Young Voices, Big Dreams: 3 Inspiring Teen Authors Share Their Stories

Dreams don’t have to wait! We’re shining the spotlight on three remarkable teen FriesenPress authors whose diverse books highlight just how far imagination and passion can take us. Read on to learn how Talina, Alex, and Julia are making a mark with their books!

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A Virtual Tour of Our World-Class Printing Facilities

A Virtual Tour of Our World-Class Printing Facilities

Ever want to take a behind-the-scenes look at our world-class printing facilities? Our friends at Friesens HQ recently filmed an in-depth tour of the process from paper to printed book. Watch the tour and hear from Friesens Corporate Marketing Manager Pamela Hiebert on why offering tours is so important.

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