Fear of water affects countless people, limiting their enjoyment of recreational activities and potentially putting them at risk in water-related situations. Melon Dash’s “Conquer Your Fear of Swimming” addresses this important issue by combining professional swimming expertise with instructional guidance designed to help readers overcome their aquatic anxieties. Professional Expertise in Service Melon Dash brings impressive credentials to her book: she’s both a professional

Certain songs, smells, places, or objects become emotional landmines. They transport you instantly back to the worst moments. In memoir, these sensory triggers are gold—they're the details that help readers feel what you felt.

Some books are written for general audiences. Others are crafted with laser focus on serving specific communities facing particular challenges. “Outsmart Your Brain” by Denise Kalos, Ginger Schechter MD, and Allison McKeany represents the latter—a collaborative effort designed specifically to support families navigating the difficult journey of Alzheimer’s disease. A Team Approach to Complex Challenges What makes “Outsmart Your Brain” unique is its collaborative authorship. F

You need enough separation from your story to write about it without retraumatizing yourself. If you're still in the thick of the experience, you're not ready. Memoir requires the ability to dive into painful memories and resurface intact.

Some books are written for fame. Others for fortune. The most important ones are written to help people survive their darkest moments. Bella Lynn Thompson’s “Sudden Widow” belongs firmly in this last category—a book born from devastating personal loss and transformed into a lifeline for others facing similar tragedy. A Story That Demanded to Be Told Bella’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. She had found her perfect other half, built a life with him, and was raising

Children’s picture books have a unique power: they introduce young readers to new worlds, different cultures, and expanded ways of understanding humanity. Saul Gitlin’s “Tee-Dog and The Magic Globe: China” represents a particular kind of excellence in children’s literature—a book that combines delightful storytelling with authentic cultural representation and genuine educational value. A Personal Connection to Culture Saul Gitlin is an American fluent in Chinese who spent sig

Some author-publisher relationships are purely professional. Others transcend business to become genuine friendships rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and years of collaboration. M.M. DeVoe represents the latter—an author, industry peer, and personal friend whose work and vision have shaped Brooklyn Writers Press in profound ways. More Than Just an Author M.M. DeVoe is not only a Brooklyn Writers Press author but also an industry peer and personal friend. This distinct

Some books serve niche markets. Others become unexpected bestsellers. Scott E.D. Skyrm’s journey with Brooklyn Writers Press demonstrates how professional design, author platform, and specialized expertise can combine to create remarkable commercial success. The Repo Guy Scott E.D. Skyrm is known in his industry as “the Repo guy”—a recognized expert in the financial services field with deep knowledge of repo markets and trading. This kind of specialized expertise is valuable

Some books make you uncomfortable. They challenge your assumptions, push boundaries, and refuse to pretend that difficult topics don’t exist. Kate Somerset’s “Mom, You Just Need to Get Laid” is exactly that kind of book—fearlessly honest, unapologetically authentic, and willing to tackle taboo subjects that most people avoid. Breaking the Silence Kate’s memoir addresses topics that polite society prefers to ignore. She writes with unflinching honesty about experiences that ma

Some authors excel at one particular craft. Others demonstrate the rare ability to master multiple genres, each with equal skill and authenticity. Roger Canaff represents the latter—a fiction writer whose versatility has enriched Brooklyn Writers Press’s catalog and challenged our understanding of what great storytelling can achieve. The Stephen King Standard Roger’s first novel with Brooklyn Writers Press, “Copperhead Road,” received praise that placed it in rarified literar