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Blue Ink Press is a publisher in North Carolina creating a new community of southern authors

Sherry Torgent—Publishing Manager
Amanda Gawthorpe—Senior Editor
Stephanie Douglas—Acquisitions Editor
Christa Dolan—Publicist and Associate Editor

11/25/2025

It's our tenth anniversary, and we are celebrating with special posts each month themed around the number 10!

This month, here are TEN reasons we are thankful for books!

1. Books build empathy.
2. Books expand our knowledge.
3. Books provide a bit of escape and adventure.
4. Reading books reduces stress.
5. Stories are entertaining.
6. Books can go anywhere.
7. Stories connect us.
8. Books bring the world to you.
9. Bookish friendships and community.
10. Books are fun!

Why are you thankful for books?

11/24/2025

Are you coming to the Book Fair?

We will be at Raleigh Iron Works, November 29th from noon to 5pm and we will have some fun book boxes perfect for yourself or the reader on your holiday shopping list!

The box in the video includes hardcovers for The King’s Oracle and The Queen’s Treasure (think King Arthur meets Pride and Prejudice) as well as character art, stickers, and more!

Boxes are limited so stop by and grab yours before they run out!

11/23/2025

Are you coming to the Book Fair?

We will be at Raleigh Iron Works, November 29th from noon to 5pm and we will have some fun book boxes perfect for yourself or the reader on your holiday shopping list!

The box in the video includes all three of the Zephyr Stone middle grade novels (think Nancy Drew meets the Ghost Whisperer) and some swag from the author!

Boxes are limited so stop by and grab yours before they run out!

11/21/2025

Did you know that book reviews are a great way to support the books and authors you love, all while helping readers meet new stories? It's true!

We'd love for you to show your support for Robert and The Storymancer (or any of our Blue Ink Books and Authors) by leaving your thoughtful reviews on places like Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, Barnes&Noble, etc.

You can also share them on socials, or just tell a friend one-on-one!

We are grateful when readers share what they enjoyed with their friends and fellow readers!
Thanks in advance!

PS: If you snagged a copy of The Storymancer, we'd love to see it! Share a pic on your stories or feed and tag us!

11/19/2025

Come see us at the Book Fair!

We will be at Raleigh Iron Works from 12-5 pm on November 29th, with special deals just in time for the holidays!

We hope to see you there!

11/17/2025

Happy Release Day to The Storymancer! Celebrate with us by dropping a 🎉 in the comments!

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The Storymancer

A runaway, a dragon, and a princess walk into an office…only imagination can get them out.

Sofia Canberra doesn't fit in at her fancy school. Determined to make a new start for herself and help her family, she runs away to find a grown-up job. But Sofia never expected a boring office building to be full of magic and adventure.

At Kingdom & Company, dwarves do accounting, wizards handle technology, and trolls run security. When an imagination shortage threatens the kingdom, and a spoiled princess unleashes a dragon, Sofia must confront a dark secret to save her new friends (and herself) and wield the one power that might change everything:

Storytelling.
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Purchase links at https://www.blueinkpress.com/the-storymancer.html

11/14/2025

UPDATE: our Instagram live interview will be at 12 pm Eastern

There are three days until The Storymancer is available, but there's still time to preorder so you can get your copy ASAP!

What's it about:

A runaway, a dragon, and a princess walk into an office…only imagination can get them out.

Sofia Canberra doesn't fit in at her fancy school. Determined to make a new start for herself and help her family, she runs away to find a grown-up job. But Sofia never expected a boring office building to be full of magic and adventure.

At Kingdom & Company, dwarves do accounting, wizards handle technology, and trolls run security. When an imagination shortage threatens the kingdom, and a spoiled princess unleashes a dragon, Sofia must confront a dark secret to save her new friends (and herself) and wield the one power that might change everything.

Storytelling.

Add this whimsical new middle-grade to your TBR at blueinkpress.com.m

11/11/2025

QOTD: What do you love about stories?

In The Storymancer, stories have power, and we think that isn't just true at Kingdom & Company. We want to know what you love about stories, and how they impact you and others.

Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

11/10/2025

Fall Book Fest
DAY ONE: November 13th!!!

Join us for the first night of Author Q&A fun! We'll be spending 30 minutes with each of these amazing authors:
7:30 pm: Tabitha Caplinger
8:00 pm: Jeff Wheeler
8:30 pm: Megan Schaulis
9:00 pm: Elisabeth Aimee Brown

Get some tea, grab a snack, and bring your questions! Let's have an evening full of fun and fellowship.

Join us! https://community.realmmakers.com

11/07/2025

We have some exciting events coming up this month!

First, we are going live right here on Instagram to interview, Robert Carnes, author of The Storymancer. Join us on release day, November 17th, at noon Eastern time! (The tome recently changed so please make note.)

Blue Ink will also be at the Book Fair at Raleigh Iron Works on November 29th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be some special deals on Blue Ink Books, so be sure to swing by!

For all the upcoming events where you can connect with Blue Ink Books and Authors, visit blueinkpress.com and click on the "Events" tab.

11/04/2025

The Storymancer is available for preorder now!

A runaway, a dragon, and a princess walk into an office…only imagination can get them out.

Sofia Canberra doesn't fit in at her fancy school. Determined to make a new start for herself and help her family, she runs away to find a grown-up job. But Sofia never expected a boring office building to be full of magic and adventure.

At Kingdom & Company, dwarves do accounting, wizards handle technology, and trolls run security. When an imagination shortage threatens the kingdom, and a spoiled princess unleashes a dragon, Sofia must confront a dark secret to save her new friends (and herself) and wield the one power that might change everything:

Storytelling.

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Sherry Torgent—Publishing Manager Amanda Gawthorpe—Senior Editor Stephanie Douglas—Acquisitions Editor Christa Leonhart—Publicist and Associate Editor. Tabitha Caplinger - Social Media Coordinator. Morgan Stanley - Associate Editor