Bracket Publishing

09/24/2025

A new podcast launched today. It's an audio adaptation of Addie Zierman’s When We Were on Fire, and it tells, in four parts and with a full cast of 45 actors, Addie’s story of growing up “on fire” for God in the evangelical fervor of the ‘90s … and what happens when that fire starts to burn out. Check out episode 1 on your favorite podcast platform!

On the launch of the When We Were on Fire Audio Drama

08/24/2025

On sale for one more day!

Dangerous Territory: An Inquiry into Everything I Thought I Knew about Faith, Love, and Saving the World

08/18/2025

📚 ebook sale!
For this week only, Dangerous Territory by Amy Peterson is just $4.99. Don’t miss your chance to pick up this powerful memoir about the ways that identity and faith evolve as we experience more and more of the world.

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Dangerous Territory: An Inquiry into Everything I Thought I Knew about Faith, Love, and Saving the World

07/26/2025

After a six-year hiatus from public writing, Addie Zierman is back! In her first Substack post, she tells the story of how we connected to rerelease her first memoir, WHEN WE WERE ON FIRE.

Six Years Away from Public Writing

07/24/2025

If you’re watching season 2 of Shiny Happy People on Prime and have complicated emotions about Teen Mania, evangelical subculture, and what it meant to be “on fire for God” in the ‘90s and 2000s—this is for you.

WHEN WE WERE ON FIRE by Addie Zierman is an honest, deeply relatable memoir about growing up evangelical—and what happens when the flame goes out.

In the strange, us-versus-them world of youth rallies, WWJD bracelets, and purity pledges, Addie was a poster child for the faith. But when the fire burned out, she found herself lost in questions, depression, and disillusionment—and searching for a new way forward.

⭐️“When We Were on Fire is a true work of art. It’s big, wide, deep, and true.” —Glennon Doyle
⭐️“A book to savor to the very last page.” —Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)

This is a story for those feeling the ache of old faith wounds and are still healing.

WHEN WE WERE ON FIRE is the book to read after the documentary ends.

Amazon When We Were on Fire: A Memoir of Consuming Faith, Tangled Love, and Starting OverAddie ZiermanIn the strange, us-versus-them world of ’90s Christian subculture, faith was measured in Jesus fish, WWJD bracelets, and purity pledges. And Addie Zierman was an evangelical poster child—so “o...

10/05/2024

Our new webpage is up! Introducing Michigan Stories for Michigan Kids. With this imprint we'll create books that celebrate our great state and the people who call it home.

We’re creating books that celebrate our great state and the people who call it home. Founded by two Michiganders with decades of publishing experience, Bracket Publishing brings to life stories of Michigan’s rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty for young readers. Releasing in Spring...

09/28/2024

Some light background reading for a new children’s book project …

09/21/2024

Saturday morning research courtesy of the Grand Rapids Public Library. I might have to buy my own copy of Sport. ~Miranda

09/20/2024

We had such a great time at Demo Day! We met a lot of fellow readers and went through a stack of coloring pages and crayons for kids. We learned so much from this business accelerator program and made great contacts. If you're starting a business in Michigan, you have to check out Start Garden. A huge thanks to Start Garden for choosing us to be part of The 100.

Also thanks to our pal Bethany Sanderson for the pics! ~Miranda

09/16/2024

Come out and see us and 99 other entrepreneurs THIS Wednesday. Food, music, and innovation! We hope to see you there.

Demo Day 2024 is just 3 Days Away! Calder Plaza will be Activated with 100 Entrepreneurs Showcasing their big business ideas! 1 will receive $5,000 with the Voter’s Choice Award….10 will win $20,000 Each with the Judged Awards. Come out to celebrate and support our entrepreneurial community and see who takes home the prizes‼️ Demo Day 2924 begins on Wednesday September 18th at 5pm! Food Trucks, Live DJ, Beer Tent, Networking & The 100 Business Tents will be going all night and the awards program starts at 8pm‼️

09/06/2024

It’s almost time! In less than 2 weeks, Bracket Publishing will step onto Calder Plaza for Demo Day 2024! We’re honored to be one of the top 100 entrepreneurs pitching for a chance to win $20K to grow our women-owned publishing house and our children’s line dedicated to Michigan stories for Michigan kids.📚

We can’t wait to share our passion for storytelling and celebrate our home state—its people, history, cities, and the natural beauty that make Michigan so remarkable!

📅 September 18
📍 Calder Plaza
⏰ 5-9 PM

08/23/2024

Throwback to 2020, when Heather published her first children’s book. Love Is Powerful was inspired by Heather’s young friend Mari, who held a “Love is powerful” sign at the first Women's March. Mari’s story reminds us that every voice matters, no matter how small. ~Miranda

A little girl carries a big message—and finds it thrillingly amplified by the rallying crowd around her—in an empowering story for the youngest of activists. Mari raised her sign for everyone...