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06/24/2026

📚✨ Celebrating another Gatekeeper Press family member!

Congratulations to Bradford William Pazant, M.Ed. on the publication of *The Ancestors' Journeys: African & Diasporic Stories of Spirit, Memory, and Freedom.*

Before history was written, stories traveled by voice, by drum, by river, and by memory.

Drawing from African mythology, oral traditions, cultural memory, and ancestral wisdom, *The Ancestors' Journeys* invites readers to reconnect with stories that have traveled across continents, generations, and time itself. It is a powerful collection that honors the enduring legacy of African and Diasporic storytelling while preserving these voices for future generations.

We're honored to be part of your publishing journey, Bradford, and proud to help bring this important work into the world.

06/22/2026

What does it take to build a lasting writing career?

For award-winning and Amazon bestselling author Debbie Baldwin, it starts with creating characters readers never forget.

In our latest Publishing Journeys feature, Debbie shares insights on suspense, storytelling, independent publishing, and the lessons she's learned from building a loyal readership one book at a time.

"It's about creating characters that readers respond to, even the villains."

Read the full feature:

Debbie Baldwin on Writing Characters Readers Never Forget

06/17/2026

There is nothing quite like seeing a book connect with readers.

Today, we're celebrating three Gatekeeper Press authors whose books have achieved bestseller status:

📚 *Murder at Masden* by Janice Papolos
📚 *Healing Together* by Bruce Bartlow, MD
📚 *Beckett's Monsters* by Robin Conrad Sturm

Congratulations on this incredible milestone. We are honored to be part of your publishing journey and grateful to celebrate your success alongside our author family.

💙 Where Authors Are Family.

06/12/2026

There is something special about helping an author hold their dream in their hands for the very first time.

Congratulations to Gatekeeper Press author Kelly Nierman on the publication of *Have You Heard of the Beebles from Blopple? A Magical Tale from the World of Blopple.*

We're grateful to be part of our authors' publishing journeys and proud to help bring meaningful stories into the world.

💙 Where Authors Are Family.

06/04/2026

Author Spotlight

Today we're celebrating Gatekeeper Press author Becky McFadden and her children's book, Phoebe the Thankful Bulldog.

Thank you, Becky, for trusting Gatekeeper Press with your publishing journey. We're honored to be part of your story.

Gatekeeper Press. Where Authors Are Family. 💙

05/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the publication of three unique new titles with Gatekeeper Press. 📚

From the mindful children’s story Cognizance: But You Can Call Me Toggy, to the reflective and heartfelt anthology Creative Stillness, and the emotionally layered literary work My Ladies of Fairmount Street, these books each bring something meaningful and distinct into the world.

Congratulations to the authors on this incredible milestone. Thank you for trusting Gatekeeper Press with your publishing journey.

05/18/2026

Creative Stillness is a beautiful reminder of what can emerge when creativity, healing, and community are given space to breathe.

Led by Dhayana Alejandrina, this 26-author anthology was brought to life through our Publishing Journeys Grant, an initiative created to support meaningful independent voices and help transformative stories reach the world through professional publishing.

Blending poetry, essays, reflection, and artistic devotion, Creative Stillness honors the quiet spaces where identity, grief, healing, and creativity intersect.

Congratulations to Dhayana Alejandrina and every contributing author who helped bring this extraordinary collection to life. We are honored to have supported its publishing journey.

Creative Stillness is more than a book. It is a reflection of what happens when community, intention, healing, and creative voice come together.Led by Dhayan...

05/14/2026

In today’s health climate, fear often moves faster than facts.

In this new Publishing Journeys feature, Dr. Joel Warsh shares the deeper story behind Between a Shot and a Hard Place and reflects on parenting, medical transparency, informed decision-making, and the importance of thoughtful conversations in today’s fast-moving digital world.

Beyond Headlines and Fear Cycles explores why long-form publishing still matters, especially when meaningful dialogue is often reduced to headlines and algorithms.

Read the full feature here: https://gatekeeperpress.substack.com/p/beyond-headlines-and-fear-cycles

Dr. Joel Warsh on Trust, Data, and Parenting

05/12/2026

Three books published. One trusted publishing partner.

Thank you, Becca Carnahan, for trusting Gatekeeper Press with your publishing journey.

At Gatekeeper Press, we help independent authors publish professionally while retaining 100% of their rights, royalties, and creative control.

If you’re ready to publish independently without compromise, we’d love to support your journey.

05/07/2026

This month marks 11 years of Gatekeeper Press.

For more than a decade, we’ve had the privilege of helping independent authors publish professionally while retaining full ownership of their rights, royalties, and creative vision.

What began as a mission to create a better publishing experience has grown into a global community of authors, storytellers, thought leaders, and creators. Along the way, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to supporting authors with transparency, quality, and individualized attention.

In this special feature, Founder & CEO Rob Price and Co-Owner & President Tony Chellini reflect on the philosophy behind Gatekeeper Press, the evolution of the publishing industry, and what it truly means to stand beside authors throughout their journey.

To every author who has trusted us over the past 11 years, thank you. We are deeply grateful to be part of your story.

Read the full feature:

A Conversation Behind the Model