13th & Joan

13th & Joan Extraordinary stories told by extraordinary souls. She still attributes her greatest joys to helping others tell their stories and share them with the world.

After recognizing an over saturation of negative imagery in media, 13th & Joan Founder Ardre Orie worked tirelessly to create solutions that would allow real people to tell real stories that would reflect the diversity of our experiences in life, inspire and empower.

13th & Joan Founder, Ardre Orie has published books, written screenplays, directed films and launched marketing campaigns for a myriad of lifestyle brands. To learn more about 13th & Joan, visit www.13thandjoan.com.

Since 2016, 13th & Joan Publishing House has been dedicated to one mission: preserving our voices and amplifying our sto...
11/29/2025

Since 2016, 13th & Joan Publishing House has been dedicated to one mission: preserving our voices and amplifying our stories. From debut authors to cultural icons, we’ve had the honor of helping storytellers across the world transform their truth into books that educate, inspire, and empower generations.

What began as a vision has grown into an international publishing house driven by passion, purpose, and over 40 years of combined industry experience. Together, we’ve:
📚 Published stories that shift culture
🌍 Helped authors build legacy and global impact
✍🏾 Guided hundreds of voices from idea to finished manuscript
✨ Created a safe space where our stories are told with care, craft, and intention

On this , we’re celebrating YOU—the dreamers, the changemakers, the visionaries who recognize that your story matters.

If you haven’t yet committed your story to the page and you feel that nudge in your spirit, consider this your sign.
We encourage you to take the next step toward becoming a published author.

Schedule your Synergy Call with one of our Author Care Specialists. Let’s make your legacy unforgettable. As we always say—we’ve got stories to tell.

11/06/2025

A Note From Our Founder

I’ve tried this before.
More than once, actually.

Each time, I poured my heart, my vision, and my resources into it, and each time, it didn’t work.
Not because the idea wasn’t good, but because I wasn’t aligned. Sometimes God will quiet the noise, and clear the distractions so that you can finally hear His direction. In that stillness, I realized this isn’t just a creative pursuit, it’s a calling.

This time, I’m not chasing success, I’m simply walking in purpose. I’m moving in full alignment.
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Introducing The Orie Review — a literary and cultural magazine dedicated to the stories and storytellers whose words our culture cannot afford to lose.

This space is for the voices shaping our legacy. The writers, poets, editors, agents, publishers, book club founders, literary enthusiasts and creatives who carry truth through their work and power through their art. And yes, this is for the readers, too. The act of reading is how we bear witness. If you’ve ever believed in the power of story, I want you with me on this journey.

Follow and join the movement to preserve the stories that define us.

Let’s build this table together.
This time, it’s not just about stories.
It’s about legacy.

10/29/2025

📢 Release Day Announcement: Live, Learn, and Love Smart – Now Available!

We are thrilled to announce that Live, Learn, and Love Smart by 13th & Joan Author is officially lout in the world today!

In this empowering and inspiring book, Sandye Lomax takes readers on a transformative journey of faith, self-discovery, and limitless potential. Drawing from her own life experiences, Sandye shares pivotal moments that inspired her to create authentic affirmations rooted in truth, courage, and self-love.

Live, Learn, and Love Smart is more than just a book—it’s a guide to embracing faith, trusting your journey, and unlocking a life without limits. With practical affirmations and mindset shifts, readers will cultivate confidence, resilience, and the ability to love smart, with intention and self-worth at the center.

Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating challenges, or striving for a more fulfilling life, this book is your companion for transformation.
Step boldly into the life you deserve—order your copy today! Available everywhere books are sold. We’ve got stories to tell.

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