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11/28/2025

The skeleton crew got together today for our annual office Christmas decorating bonanza! It never ceases to amaze how many western-themed Santas and other decorations that .brown.01 has collected over the years. We hope you get a chance to stop by the office between now and the new year to see them for yourself!

11/28/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our acquisition of Travis Womack’s powerful new manuscript, Pursuing Perfection: The Making of the Tomb of the Unknowns Ceremonial M17 🇺🇸✨

Have you ever wondered about the elite soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—their unwavering discipline, the mystique of their ritual, and the meaning behind every precise movement? Travis Womack, Army veteran and founder of Womack Career Coaching & Consulting, takes you behind the scenes and into the heart of that legacy.

Womack tells the story of the Tomb’s ceremonial M17 pistols—from their early concept to their symbolic design using brass and wood from the USS Olympia and marble dust from the Vietnam Unknown crypt. Engraved with “Peace, Valor and Victory,” these pistols honor the guardians who stand watch day and night. We hope this book will be a tribute to service, sacrifice, and American history, and we can’t wait to share it with you. 🇺🇸📘

Stay tuned for updates!

11/25/2025

In this episode of the NextGen in Lodging Podcast, host and hotel owner Davonne Reaves sits down with BBPG author speaker to discuss his newest coffee table book, HIDDEN HOSPITALITY: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era.

Sharing his inspiration behind the creation of HIDDEN HOSPITALITY, Calvin explains how he aims to give readers a chronological walk through of Black history from a hospitality lens — highlighting the untold stories of Black entrepreneurs and successful business leaders:

“We are standing on the shoulders of people who have been doing this for a very long time...So, I know this book is going to open up the eyes of a lot of people...We laid the foundation for an industry that is still here today.”

Here to remind us that the story of Black hospitality is far from over, Calvin Stovall uses vivid stories and photographs to provide a fuller picture of Black history. Make sure to pick up of your copy of HIDDEN HOSPITALITY and listen to the rest of the episode in the link in the bio!

11/21/2025

Start your journey to better health by picking up your copy of RADIANT LONGEVITY by ! In this 5-star review, shares how this evidence-based guidebook offers hands-on suggestions to building lifelong vitality. By reshaping your habits and outlook on health, you can begin the process of feeling better from the inside out:

“Julianna Lindsey does not represent that world, but rather holds out hope for a more sensible, practical, and compassionate form of healing based on science and an openness toward new ideas. Radiant Longevity is a well-written work with practical guidelines, charts, and recipes, nicely compiled and accessible, and it will be a valuable resource tool for anyone interested in getting serious about their health as they age. And that should be all of us.”

11/14/2025

A very large thank you to Bibliobar for opening up their doors and hosting BBPG author Eric Sanchez! Yesterday Eric headed to downtown Plano to meet local readers and sign copies of KILLER VINTAGE: A West Texas Wine Thriller. With a dynamic 90's playlist, bottles of Texas wine, and a special visit from Lead Designer Danny, it sure was an evening to remember!

11/06/2025

Welcome to the November Edition of Brown Books Express!

As we move into the holiday season, we’re wrapping up fall with inspiring stories, fresh releases, and insider insights from across the publishing world. This month’s issue highlights some of October’s standout moments, spotlights our newest titles, and offers a look ahead at what’s next for our authors and readers alike.

In this issue:

• Inside the Studio with Illustrator Miguel Ordóñez — Step inside the studio of the artist behind Michael Sampson Books, Did You Hear That?

• The Editorial Case for the Hybrid Publishing Model — Senior Editor, Ben Davidoff, shares how BBPG Editorial brings the Relationship Publishing® model to life from the very start.

• Metadata Madness: Surviving the Shift from Advantage to Vendor Central — Senior Manager of Operations, Brittany Griffiths, explores how authors and publishers can stay in control as Amazon reshapes the rules of metadata management.

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11/03/2025

It's time to get this party started! From artists to puppets to fuzzy felines, the BBPG office was full of laughter as the team took turns showing off and voting for their favorite Brown Books costume. Every year Brown Books Publishing holds a Halloween costume contest where staff dress up as an author or character from one of our many titles.

Hosting the event was CEO and Publisher Milli Brown, who came dressed as her rescue Rado in honor of BBPG's newest imprint, Rado's Press! Launching in Spring 2026, Rado's Press is a nonprofit imprint whose proceeds will go directly to Operation Kindness, a leading no-kill animal shelter that is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats through adoption, medical care, and compassionate sheltering.

And now to introduce our winners!

Putting the KILLER in KILLER VINTAGE by Eric Sanchez was none other than Danny, who walked away with the top prize!

Coming in at a close second were Jonathan and Brittany who came dressed as Eric Sanchez and Ollie from THE DISTRACTION MONSTER by Ryan Woodall! Closing out the final slot were Laura and Ben who represented A MAKER OF DRESSES by Violet Lemay and our upcoming children's title SOUNDS OF AMERICA by Jennifer Payne. The editorial team certainly did BBK proud!

Also in attendance and awarded Honorable Mention was Lake —Rado's successor! While he may not have won best costume, this charming canine certainly won all of our hearts!

We hope you had a very Happy Halloween! Which costume gets your vote?

10/24/2025

Brown Books is getting in the Halloween spirit! Next week the BBPG team will gather for our annual Halloween costume contest. Dressed as an author or character from one of our books, the winners are judged and selected by none other than CEO and publisher, Milli Brown! Until then, here are some highlights of past winners and honorable mentions!

Stay tuned... we’ve got some tricks and treats up our sleeves.

10/09/2025

The Brown Books team is very proud to share that our very own Senior Operations Manager, Brittany Griffiths, just presented her research at the George Washington University Ethics in Publishing Conference in Washington D.C. Her presentation, “The Rhetoric of Hybrid Publishing: Negotiating Legitimacy and Stigma in the Modern Publishing Landscape,” examined how hybrid publishing has emerged as a disruptive force in the industry:

“Ethical hybrids are transparent...they’re working to try explain to authors how the process works, what they need to do...and predominantly a lot of the ethical hybrid publishers are explaining to authors that it is really challenging to sell books...They need to be fully behind their book. If they don’t believe in their book, who else will?”

Drawing on publishing scholarship as well as her own findings through research and interviews, Brittany’s innovative and thought-provoking investigation is an important contribution to the conversation on the evolving publishing landscape.

Congratulations Brittany!

09/26/2025

This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory by Tom McKeown has received high praise from the Midwest Book Review, which calls it “exceptionally well written, fully engaging, and a fascinating read from cover to cover.”

In the tradition of Hoosiers, Friday Night Lights, and The Boys in the Boat, McKeown delivers a timeless underdog story of small-town grit, family ties, and the pursuit of basketball glory. Set in the mid-1970s in Babylon, Long Island, this heartfelt memoir follows both a young boy’s coming-of-age and a varsity basketball team’s pursuit of its first-ever Long Island Championship.

McKeown captures the pulse of an era when athletics helped bridge the divides of race, class, and community. With vivid storytelling, he brings to life Coach Roy Koelbel’s leadership, Glenn Vickers’ star power, and the unforgettable battles against powerhouse rival Amityville. Each page brims with the excitement, challenges, and resilience that define both sport and youth.

At once a sports chronicle and a deeply personal journey, This Is Panther Country is a celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of a community united by a game. A must-read for basketball fans, memoir lovers, and anyone who appreciates an inspiring true story of triumph against the odds.

09/16/2025

Happy pub day to Brown Books author !

GILDED SPIRITS follows two women across centuries: Emily, a witty dreamer swept up in the Gold Rush of 1849, and Meera, a factory worker from small-town India who builds a new life in Silicon Valley. Both face love, loss, and the weight of reinvention while discovering that the boundaries of reality aren’t as solid as they seem.

Part thriller, part drama, and part supernatural exploration, GILDED SPIRITS is a story about resilience, courage, and the power we all hold to build a life worth living.

To celebrate, Amrit is hosting a launch party on October 7th! Grab your copy of GILDED SPIRITS today and get ready to change the world.

09/12/2025

We’re wrapping up the layout in the coming days and are excited to share that The Intelligent Golf Swing is launching this spring! Packed with step-by-step “how-to” diagrams, it’s designed to help you better your swing and simplify your game.

In the meantime, you can dive into teaching on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/.

There, he shares the fundamentals of Moe Norman’s legendary Single Plane Golf Swing—a method that can help any golfer who’s frustrated, confused, or simply looking for an easier way to play.

Todd’s own journey began in 1994 under the personal guidance of Moe Norman. Over a decade of mentorship, he came to understand Moe’s unique and often misunderstood swing method, one that made him a great ball-striker and reignited his love for the game. Today, thousands of golfers around the world are using this discovery to transform their play.

Coming April 14, 2026: The Intelligent Golf Swing takes Moe’s revolutionary technique even further. Blending advanced technology with Todd’s deep knowledge and experience, this book explores an enlightening dialogue between teacher and artificial intelligence, all while honoring Moe’s wisdom with warmth, humor, and unforgettable stories.

Discover the single plane swing already inside you, and get ready to transform your golf game for good.