Wise Ink

11/12/2025

“‘So many of us [veterans] miss that mission purpose, being a part of something that is bigger than you … this gives me another purpose. This is my mission in life right now.’” –Tim Doble

The “Surviving the Night” author and Vietnam War veteran recently shared his inspiring story with White Bear Press in honor of Veterans Day. From the battlefield to his return to civilian life, Tim hopes his memoir encourages other veterans to be proactive with their mental health.

Read the full piece now! https://buff.ly/uBr9YVA

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11/11/2025

“How Perry Sees It!” written by Darian R. Arndt and illustrated by Peyton Stark has officially launched! 🚀

While visiting his grandparents, Perry starts to notice that his perception of colors isn't the same as everyone else's. The bright red apples everyone else sees seem dull to Perry, and the yellow roses his sister admires appear white to him. Confused and curious, Perry starts to realize that the way he sees colors might be different from what others see.

Through his journey, Perry teaches readers about empathy, awareness, and the beauty of seeing the world from different perspectives. 💚

Order “How Perry Sees It!” now! https://buff.ly/6Lq6A2o

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11/11/2025

Thank you all for your interest in our Pathway to Publishing Marketing Fellowship, and we heard you, and we're extending our application deadline until November 21st!

If you were considering applying but missed the first deadline, now is the time to secure your spot in this highly anticipated fellowship.

Apply now: https://www.wiseink.com/pathway-to-publishing-fellowship

11/10/2025

Come out to Cherry Street Books LLC for an afternoon with Hilary Bilbrey, author of “The Authenticity Key!”

Get your book signed, meet Hilary, and spend a few hours supporting a wonderful indie bookstore in Alexandria, MN! 📚✨

"The Authenticity Key” will be available for purchase onsite. Visit https://buff.ly/1NtV7Sh for full details.

❓What: “The Authenticity Key” Book Signing with Hilary Bilbrey
📍Where: Cherry Street Books, 3301 S Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 PM

Graphic credit: Hilary Dawn Rose Bilbrey

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11/10/2025

“When Once Destroyed” by Sidney Shroyer is an INSTANT Amazon Bestseller and #1 New Release! 🎉

#1 New Release in Midwest Biographies
#1 Bestseller in Cultural Pedagogies
#1 New Release in Sociology of Rural Areas
#1 New Release in Cultural Pedagogies

Congratulations, Sid! “When Once Destroyed” is available now: https://buff.ly/qTMUkvA

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11/06/2025

Join us for the “No Hay Problema: The Amazing Story of Tony Oliva” launch event! ⚾

Author Ric Oliva and his father, Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva, will be at Park Avenue United Methodist Church for a book signing, live reading, author interview, and reception on November 16th from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM.

Some refreshments will be provided for attendees, so please RSVP! Bring your book for Rick to sign or purchase your copy on-site for $19.95. A limited number of books signed by Tony will be available for purchase as well. We hope to see you there!

Space is limited, so visit https://buff.ly/XYUXVIC to reserve your spot now!

Graphic credit: Ricardo Oliva

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11/04/2025

In this historical nonfiction book about small towns—and the big government that all-too-often lets them down—NPR affiliate broadcaster Sid Shroyer investigates the man-made flood that took his family's farm.

Through investigative reporting and research into government records, Shroyer discovered a dark secret. This tragedy was an avoidable result of biased social policies and ambition.

In this searing commentary on what the powerful can do to the powerless, discover what is lost in the name of profitability—and why telling these stories is the first step to lasting change.

“When Once Destroyed” is available now: https://buff.ly/HK4ieBy

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11/03/2025

🌟 Turn your passion for books into a career! 🌟

Wise Ink’s Pathway to Publishing Marketing Fellowship is a remote, paid, one-year opportunity for BIPOC creatives ready to learn book marketing from the ground up.

This fellowship includes:
💼 Paid job experience in book marketing and publishing
🎓 Fully funded professional coursework
🤝 Mentorship from industry experts
📚 Real projects that make an impact

Led by Crown Shepherd, a Pathway to Publishing Fellowship alumni turned Wise Ink marketing manager, this program gives you the tools, confidence, and connections to grow a career in publishing.

🚀 Apply by November 10th! https://www.wiseink.com/pathway-to-publishing-fellowship

11/03/2025

Last weekend, author Ric Oliva and his father, Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva, spotted a pumpkin with the "No Hay Problema" cover at the Minnesota Zoo! The local love for Tony is no tricks and all treats! 🎃 👻 ⚾

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11/03/2025

What is Wise Ink Media reading now? 📚✨

If you didn’t know already, our team not only publishes books, we read them too! Here’s what our team read in October…

🖊️Amy
“All the Way to the River” by Elizabeth Gilbert

🎧Hanna
“Shark Heart: A Love Story” by Emily Habeck, “Too Soon” by Betty Shamieh

🗃️Victoria
“Arguing with Zombies” by Paul Krugman, “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” by Gabor Maté, MD

🎨Vivian
“Women and the Material Culture of Death” edited by Maureen Daly Goggin and Beth Fowkes Tobin, “Gore Capitalism” by Sayak Valencia

👑Crown
“The Story Grid” by Shawn Coyne

🖌️Ngân
“Interview with the Vampire” by Anne Rice

🤳Jill
“Either/Or” by Elif Batuman, “Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things” by Breanne Randall

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11/03/2025

10/30/2025

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, Lyngblomsten Community Services invites you to spend a morning with author Linda Knebel Pruden. 🕊️📗

Linda Knebel Pruden, Author is a Minnesota-based speaker and author of her memoir, “From Fear to Peace,” which offers a positive outlook on serving as a dementia caregiver and serves as inspiration for keeping your faith in tough times.

The event will provide light refreshments and the first 25 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary copy of "From Fear to Peace.” Walk-ins are welcome but registration is preferred. We hope to see you there!

Sign-up here: https://buff.ly/p2oHXdL

❓What: Finding Peace in the Caregiving Journey: A Conversation with Minnesota Author Linda Knebel Pruden
📍Where: Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes (6070 Blanchard Boulevard, Lino Lakes, MN 55014)
🗓️When: November 8th, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 AM

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