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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.

Confusing words decoded. Better writing starts here!
12/08/2025

Confusing words decoded. Better writing starts here!

Ballast and Blue Balloon CEO Andy Symonds had a great time talking books with our very own author, the legend, the King ...
12/08/2025

Ballast and Blue Balloon CEO Andy Symonds had a great time talking books with our very own author, the legend, the King of Rock, Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC. The Ballast Book Launch podcast featuring DMC drops today! Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts, including on our YouTube channel.

Our picks are in! Here’s a mix of new releases and past-year favorites we think are Goodreads Choice Awards–worthy! ...
12/05/2025

Our picks are in! Here’s a mix of new releases and past-year favorites we think are Goodreads Choice Awards–worthy!


GOODREADS GIVEAWAY! We’re giving away 5 copies of Next Year in Avaria! Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible fan...
12/04/2025

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY! We’re giving away 5 copies of Next Year in Avaria! Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible fantasy! Enter before 12/08!

Step into a world where a long-awaited prophecy sends a young boy on a perilous quest to gather twelve enchanted keys and restore his people’s freedom. With its blend of heartfelt faith, magical lore, and epic stakes, Next Year in Avaria celebrates courage, unity, and the enduring fight for home.

Trust us on this! There’s nothing better than that spark of inspiration!
12/03/2025

Trust us on this! There’s nothing better than that spark of inspiration!

The reviews are in! is raving about Molly Myriah’s Cardinal or Crow!This stunning collection doesn’t flinch in the face...
12/02/2025

The reviews are in! is raving about Molly Myriah’s Cardinal or Crow!

This stunning collection doesn’t flinch in the face of sorrow—it embraces it. With themes of grief, motherhood, resilience, and self-renewal, Cardinal or Crow speaks to anyone who has faced unexpected change and emerged altered but unbroken. 

       

Editing isn’t one size fits all! Swipe to see how each type brings a draft to life.
12/01/2025

Editing isn’t one size fits all! Swipe to see how each type brings a draft to life.

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for our incredible authors, whose stories continue to connect and inspire. ...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for our incredible authors, whose stories continue to connect and inspire.

11/26/2025

Today’s must-watch: Mark Hertling on the complexities of regime change and US-Venezuelan relations. A glimpse into the mind behind If I Don’t Return!

Born in the crucible of active warzones, If I Don’t Return began as an intimate journal that then-Major Hertling wrote for his two young sons after being given a fifty-fifty chance of returning home from Iraq. Inside, he shares timeless lessons on courage, judgment, humility, and service.

We’re thrilled to announce today’s publication of Next Year in Avaria by Jennifer Paller Girard—a moving fusion of epic ...
11/25/2025

We’re thrilled to announce today’s publication of Next Year in Avaria by Jennifer Paller Girard—a moving fusion of epic fantasy and heartfelt faith!

Step into a world where a long-awaited prophecy sends a young boy on a perilous quest to gather twelve enchanted keys and restore his people’s freedom. With its blend of heartfelt faith, magical lore, and epic stakes, Next Year in Avaria celebrates courage, unity, and the enduring fight for home.

The reviews are in, and they’re glowing! is raving about Mike Sorrentino’s Reality Check!In this page-turning whirlwind...
11/24/2025

The reviews are in, and they’re glowing! is raving about Mike Sorrentino’s Reality Check!

In this page-turning whirlwind of action-packed, unbelievable stories, Mike delivers a raw, uncensored look at his meteoric rise, steep fall, and inspiring comeback—all told with unwavering honesty. Reality Check is a memoir like no other—no fluff, no filters, and no punches pulled.

10 before the end, and 10 recs just for you! See what our publishing experts are trying to finish before the end of the ...
11/21/2025

10 before the end, and 10 recs just for you!

See what our publishing experts are trying to finish before the end of the year—and the books from our own publisher we think you should add to your list.

📚What we’re finishing:
1. The Raven Scholar
2. Hamnet
3. Babel
4. Slouching Towards Bethlehem

✨From Ballast Books:
1. To See Far
2. Unbreakable Wings
3. The Steady Leader
4. Phoenix Revival
5. Digital Odyssey
6. Rock & Soul

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