Ballast Books

Ballast Books publishes books with and for top performers. We are a full service publisher, and offer a full suite of author services.

09/17/2026

📣 We’re thrilled to welcome Joslin Joseph to Ballast Books with his upcoming title, POG(ue) One!

POG(ue) One is a wry, deeply human semi-autobiographical book that challenges the traditional narrative of military heroism. Drawing on his own experience as a US Marine, Joslin tells the story of a young man shaped by post-9/11 patriotism, pop culture, and the allure of military glory.

This isn’t a traditional war story—it’s an unfiltered look at the realities of service, the myths surrounding war, and the search for meaning in a system that often obscures it.

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Joslin on this exciting step in his publishing journey!

09/16/2026

✍️ Writers, what’s your favorite piece of writing advice?

Here’s ours! Discover what tip Hugo Perez, author of SPARKED, would give to anyone wanting to start writing.

💭 Have a tip of your own? Tell us in the comments!

09/15/2026

🇺🇸 Blast from the past to the girl who started it all.

Eric Blehm first heard the Adam Brown story from seven-year-old Savannah Brown, who told the world what a great guy her daddy was. Now, fifteen years later, he’s returning to the men who helped bring Adam’s legacy to life—and whose own stories were left untold.

Haunted by Heroes honors the fallen SEAL Team 6 operators whose voices first brought Adam’s story to readers, revealing an untold chapter behind the Extortion 17 tragedy and unreported details from the Captain Phillips rescue.

We can’t wait to share it with you. Preorder signed first-edition copies at https://hubs.la/Q04xnV0V0. A portion of the proceeds supports the SEAL Future Foundation.

09/14/2026

📣 We’re giving away 5 copies of Would I Do It All Over Again? by R Nicholas Palarino. Enter before 9/24 for your chance to win!

Drafted into the US Army in 1966 at age nineteen, Nick became a helicopter pilot supporting soldiers on the ground during the Vietnam War. What began as military service became more than five decades of commanding artillery units, negotiating arms-control agreements with Soviet officials, and more.

📚 Would I Do It All Over Again? is more than a chronicle of an extraordinary career devoted to national security, diplomacy, and government. It’s a personal reflection on leadership, sacrifice, and the people who made that life possible.

🔗 Enter now at: https://hubs.la/Q04xfDqz0

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we remember those we lost on 9/11 and honor the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who answered the call.

Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/10/2026

The author, the first page, and the cover 🇺🇸

You know Navy SEAL Adam Brown’s story. Now hear from the men whose voices first helped bring it to life.

With Haunted by Heroes, Eric Blehm returns to the origins of Fearless, turning his focus to the SEAL Team 6 operators who shared their experiences and were later killed in Extortion 17, the deadliest special operations loss in the Afghanistan War.

This is more than a return to Fearless. It’s a continuation of Eric’s commitment to tell the stories behind the story and honor the men who never came home.

📚 Preorder signed first-edition copies of Haunted by Heroes at https://hubs.la/Q04x2Y4X0 to support the SEAL Future Foundation.

09/08/2026

👀 Looking for the right publisher? According to Chad Jensen, author of Badge Under Fire, we might be your perfect match.

From ghostwriting and editing to design and distribution, Ballast Books offers end-to-end publishing solutions tailored to your needs.

📚 Ready to swipe right? Let’s bring your book to life!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Now, stop scrolling, grab a book, and take some well-deserved time to rest. Doctor’s orders.

Wishing you all the best,
The Ballast Books and Valor Press team

09/04/2026

What’s your favorite reading spot?📚

Meet the Ballast Books team through our favorite places to read. We’re currently torn between two prime-time reading hideouts.

💭Can you guess the two most popular answers?

09/03/2026

👑 The reviews are in . . . and we couldn’t be more THRILLED. 👑

"A grounded retrospective of her tenure as a founding cast member who emerged as the series villain."
—Publishers Weekly

Only a true queen can rise, fall, and rise again. Thank you for giving Teresa's crown a moment in the spotlight.

🥂Raise a glass to The Queen of New Jersey and preorder your signed copy while you still can!

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