From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
In celebration of our 15th year in the publishing services business, we’re catching up with some of our many remarkable authors from over the years. Our first interview with award-winning author Andrew Snook discusses his evolution as a writer, why he started an author-focused magazine, and much more.
Read MorePride Month is a time to build a more inclusive and compassionate future, but LGBTQ+ activist, academic, and author Alyy Patel embodies those values year-round.
Don’t Tell My Parents is Alyy’s debut poetry collection – a book that challenges prevailing narratives and sheds light on the complex experiences of being a South Asian queer person. We recently spoke with Alyy to learn more about her healing journey, what this book means to her and her community, and so much more.
Read MoreMark Thunderchild is the author of Kohkum's Kitchen, a heartwarming children's book celebrating Indigenous culture and the traditional knowledge passed down across generations. We recently spoke with Mark about why National Indigenous History Month is the perfect time to release this book, the inspiring role his family played in its creation, and so much more.
Read MoreDr. Sue Johnson is many things: a New York Times bestselling author, a renowned clinical psychologist, and (after partnering with FriesenPress) a new children’s book author. We spoke with Dr. Johnson to learn more about her empowering decision to self-publish Edgar & Elouise, the unexpected power of saying “no”, and so much more.
Read MoreDestigmatizing mental health conversations have never been more prevalent than they are today, but one area still remains underserved. In advance of #BellLetsTalk, we interviewed FriesenPress children’s book author Britt Sayler about her mission to address childhood depression and her important The Semicolon.
Read MoreProp Master and FriesenPress author Dean Goodine has a knack for storytelling. With They Don’t Pay Me to Say No — his memoir about a life in film — taking off with readers, we spoke with Dean in between takes on an upcoming project to learn more about the making of the book (and how it was almost left on the cutting room floor).
Read MoreIn August 2021, FriesenPress author R. S. Twells was about to publish the first book. Today, she’s released two books in her YA Agent Bennet saga and provides writing and publishing advice to 90,000+ followers on social media. We spoke with R. S. to learn about her unexpected publishing path, what drives her social success, and more!
Read MoreWesley Shennan is the author of two books exploring his Indigenous heritage – including the detrimental effects of residential school teachings on himself and his family. In advance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we spoke with Wesley about how writing aided him on his healing journey, the importance of celebrating Indigenousness, and much more.
Read MoreAfter realizing his lifelong ambition to publish a book, some savvy book marketing and mountains of rave reviews, FriesenPress author PL Stuart's debut became an award-winning bestseller. Now he’s exploring yet another new world with the first-ever FriesenPress-produced audiobook.
Read MoreWhile finishing high school, Symphorosa Gabriel wrote Hair Happiness, a children’s book about a little Black girl taking control of her self-image and embracing her natural hair. We recently spoke with Symphorosa to learn about the inspiring origin of Hair Happiness, the importance of representation in children’s books, and much more.
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