Mission Point Press

Mission Point Press Mission Point Press helps authors publish professionally without giving up ownership, creative control, or royalties.

We combine expert editorial, design, marketing and publishing guidance with a collaborative approach that puts authors first. MISSION POINT PRESS offers aspiring and veteran authors a combined 66 years of experience in writing, designing, and publishing the written word. We are an affiliation of talented professionals who have worked on every kind of book you can imagine—from two New York Times be

st-sellers about war to a series of gorgeous cookbooks to a superbly written, self-published cancer memoir that has garnered dozens of rave, five-star Amazon reviews. No matter what your book—fiction or nonfiction, whimsical or serious—our mission is to help you achieve literary excellence and publishing success. We bring to our work a Midwestern honesty—we state right upfront how much we charge and exactly what you’ll get. And then we deliver on time and to your high expectations.

06/18/2026

👏📚 Thank you to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and START UP for the work you do to support entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses across Michigan.
Through valuable resources, educational opportunities, networking, and programs that help strengthen Michigan's business community, you are helping create an environment where companies can grow and succeed.
At Mission Point Press, we're proud to be part of Michigan's thriving small business ecosystem and grateful for organizations that champion entrepreneurship and economic growth throughout our state. 🌟

06/17/2026

Orphans of the Real by Marilyn Charles is here. 📚

Through poems shaped by memory, loss, and psychoanalytic self-exploration, Charles offers readers a kaleidoscope of affect-laden images—each one part of a larger journey toward integration and renewal.

This collection invites reflection on grief, remembrance, and the possibility of transforming suffering without diminishing its sacredness.

A thoughtful poetry collection for readers interested in psychoanalysis, inner life, and the emotional landscapes we learn to inhabit.

Available wherever books are sold.

06/17/2026

NOW AVAILABLE 📚

The Night Office by Doug Worgul is a heartfelt story of friendship, forgiveness, faith, and second chances. Returning to the world of Thin Blue Smoke, Worgul reunites readers with beloved characters as they navigate grief, hope, and the hard work of rebuilding a life.

A novel filled with baseball, barbecue, bourbon, and the blues—and a reminder that joy can still be found after loss.

📖✨

06/15/2026

What if making art felt like exploring the stars?

In Stahno the Space Explorer: Discover The Magic of Artmaking by Lan-Huong Reilly, creativity becomes a bright, playful adventure without limits. 🚀🎨

Through space exploration, young readers are introduced to the joy of art, imagination, and creative thinking in a way that feels fun, curious, and full of wonder.

A charming story for families, classrooms, and every young artist ready to discover what they can create.

06/13/2026

A week from today, we will have local author R. J. Figura in-store for a meet-and-greet and signing! We can't wait to celebrate his new novel, 'A Murder in God's Country,' with him. 🏡 Come on in and join us Saturday, June 20th from 1:00 to 3:00PM!

06/12/2026

🧟‍♂️📚 Heading to Mackinac Island for Lilac Festival Weekend? Be sure to stop by Island Bookstore and meet author Jim Bolone!

Jim will be signing copies of his newest release, *Zombie Seagulls: And 13 Other Bite-Sized Nightmares!*, on:

📍 Island Bookstore, Mackinac Island
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

Packed with fast-paced chills and unforgettable scares, *Zombie Seagulls* features fourteen bite-sized horror stories all designed to keep readers turning pages and sleeping with the lights on.

Stop by, say hello, and get your copy signed!

🎉 Congratulations to Mission Point Press Dan Ellens, Author! 🎉We're thrilled to celebrate an exciting milestone for *For...
06/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mission Point Press Dan Ellens, Author! 🎉

We're thrilled to celebrate an exciting milestone for *Forest Legend: The Tale of Ol' Split Toe*, which has earned the distinction of being a #1 Bestseller and Top New Release in Teen & Young Adult Environmental Conservation & Protection on Amazon! 🌲📚

This captivating story is inspiring readers while highlighting the importance of our natural world—an achievement we're incredibly proud to see recognized by readers everywhere.

Please join us in congratulating Dan on this well-deserved success! 👏

06/12/2026

🎧 NEW EPISODE! “This One’s About…” features Bradley Poos, author of Urban Education: Kansas City’s Central High School and the Enduring Legacy of Racism 📚

Discover the fascinating history of Kansas City’s Central High School—from one of America’s top segregated White high schools to one of the first schools in the city to integrate following Brown v. Board of Education. Bradley explores how this transformation revealed the lasting impact of racism in education.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 missionpointpress.com/podcast
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

06/11/2026

What does it mean to stand by principle when history is watching?

In More Than Monument: Austin Blair, Ex-Governor—In His Own Words, edited by Jack Dempsey, readers are invited to rediscover Austin Blair—one of America’s most principled yet overlooked voices for reform.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this fully documented collection revisits Blair’s advocacy for justice, his opposition to corruption, and his enduring belief in public service rooted in conscience.

A timely look at leadership, integrity, and the words that still call us to better civic life. 🇺🇸

It’s here! 🎉Highway 80 Revisited: Tales of Boyhood and Coming of Age by Tom Bohnhorst is now available.Across thirteen m...
06/11/2026

It’s here! 🎉

Highway 80 Revisited: Tales of Boyhood and Coming of Age by Tom Bohnhorst is now available.

Across thirteen memorable stories, Bohnhorst revisits the humor, uncertainty, and hard-earned lessons of growing up in the 1950s and ’60s—from Indiana boyhood escapades to overseas adventures in Turkey and hitchhiking across the American West.

A vivid, heartfelt collection about the people, places, and choices that shape a life. ✨

Get your copy now.

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