Ballast Books

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Last activity: 13.10.2026

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Potential authors with a great message and background no longer have to spend years querying agents, pitching editors, and signing away rights for a chance at a traditional publishing deal with minuscule royalty rates.

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Oct 6, 2026	'The Atomic Morning Miracle' Uses Humor to Challenge Hustle Culture and the Self-Help Industry	The Atomic Morning Miracle Ballast Books Logo Scott Bloom’s new book satirizes productivity culture and self-help while inviting readers to rethink success, fulfillment, and the pressure to improve. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6...
Oct 6, 2026	'Silent to Spoken' Explores People-Pleasing, Boundaries and Finding Your Voice in Midlife	Silent to Spoken Ballast Books Logo Jennifer Board’s new book explores people-pleasing, boundaries, identity, faith & midlife change, offering women practical tools to reconnect with their voice. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2...
Sep 29, 2026	Freestyle Music Icon Judy Torres Opens Up About Fame, Heartbreak, and Healing in New Memoir No Reason to Cry	No Reason to Cry Ballast Books Logo From her Bronx roots to freestyle stardom, Judy Torres takes readers behind the music, revealing personal stories and hard-won lessons that shaped her journey. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2...
Jun 22, 2026	Teresa Giudice Returns with Her Most Candid Memoir Yet, The Queen of New Jersey	The Queen of New Jersey Ballast Books Logo The Reality TV Icon Opens Up About Fame, Family, Heartbreak, and Redemption in Her First Memoir in Nearly a Decade WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ballast Bo...
May 26, 2026	Ballast Books Announces The Invisible Veteran, a Powerful Guide to Rediscovering Purpose After Military Service	The Invisible Veteran Cover Ballast Books Logo New Book Offers Veterans a Powerful Guide to Rediscovering Purpose, Identity, and Connection After Military Service DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ballast Books ...
Apr 13, 2026	Ballast Books Announces Haunted by Heroes, a Follow-Up to the NYT Bestseller Fearless by Eric Blehm	Haunted by Heroes Eric Blehm Ballast Books Logo Valor Press Logo New Eric Blehm book honors the SEAL Team 6 heroes of Extortion 17 and expands the story behind the NYT bestseller Fearless. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 ...
Mar 10, 2026	If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal by Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling Explores Leadership, Legacy, and Resilience	If I Don't Return Cover (Ret.) Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling Valor Press Logo Ballast Books Logo A Desert Storm journal written for his sons becomes Lt. Gen. Hertling’s powerful reflections on character, family, leadership, combat and the legacy o...
Sep 30, 2025	From Retired CEO to Lifesaving Inventor: Arthur Lih’s Debut Book Delivers the Blueprint for Impactful Living	Sorry Can't Is A Lie Cover NESCONSET, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ballast Books is proud to announce the release of Sorry, “Can’t” Is a Lie by Arthur Lih, publishing on September 30, 2025. The book shares the...
Sep 8, 2025	Introducing Valor Press, the New Military and First Responder Imprint from Ballast Books	Ballast Books Logo Valor Press Logo WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ballast Books, the independent publishing powerhouse trusted by military leaders and American heroes alike, is proud to announce...
Mar 6, 2025	True Crime Story of Rebecca Zahau with Never-Before-Seen Photos and Details, as Told by Her Sister Mary Zahau-Loehner	KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Was it suicide or murder? This is a question many grappled with over the days following Rebecca Zahau’s death. The sheriff would never stray from their answer of suicide, b...
Dec 2, 2024	Author and Retired Astronaut Jan Davis Invites Readers Into the Past with Tales of Her Father, a WWII Pilot and POW	CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jan Davis, a retired NASA astronaut and author of "Air Born: Two Generations in Flight," returns with a deeper look into her family’s intriguing legacy in a...
Nov 12, 2024	New Book Draws Lessons from Nuclear Navy to Address Patient Safety and Reliability in Healthcare	WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Do you want better clinical outcomes, fewer errors, increased productivity, and highly reliable patient care? "High Reliability Healthcare" (Ballast Books; rel...
Oct 14, 2024	Self-Pub Author Turned Publishing CEO Is Expanding His Reach	WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Not many entrepreneurs have the tenacity to build a brand from nothing, but that’s what Andy Symonds—CEO of hybrid publisher Ballast Books—accomplished not just once...
Aug 7, 2024	A true story of faith and a daughter locked away in a foreign jail: upcoming release 'When We Could Not See the Moon'	A family cast in darkness. A daughter in an unimaginable situation. And the guiding light of faith that carried them through. MERIDIAN, IDAHO, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This is the true and harrowing story of a you...
Jul 26, 2024	Against All Odds: An Inspiring True Story of a Miraculous Rescue	Surviving a Miracle by Richard Greenberg A new book chronicles a life-changing survival story of unwavering faith during a flash flood along the Nā Pali Coast of Kaua‘i. Richard Greenberg has crafted a profoundly moving story that left me i...
Jun 25, 2024	Ballast Books Director of Author Services Lauren Green is set to release her debut title and memoir	Green’s memoir arrives as a reminder that Mental Health Awareness doesn’t end in May This story is mine and my family’s and everyone’s. It’s yours too.” — Lauren Green ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ...
May 14, 2024	George W. Bush Military Aide “Navy Bob” To Release New Book for Leaders In All Industries	"Beyond the Sea" by Robert Roncska launches on June 11, 2024 Roncska blends exceptional military experience with a proven people-first perspective that provides executive leadership lessons for leaders in any career field Navy Bob...
Feb 20, 2024	Latest Release From Ballast Books Tops Bestseller Lists	Reality Check by Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Andy Symonds #1 in Multiple Formats We are honored to partner with talented authors like Mike, and to witness the profound impact their work has on readers worldwide.” — Andy Symonds, CEO...
Jan 9, 2024	Strategic Planning Expert to Publish Transformative Real Estate Industry Book	Jonathan Lack set to release new title designed for the top-performers in the industry MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an increasingly competitive and volatile real estate market predicted for the nex...
Jan 9, 2024	Corporate Executive Shares Why He Traded a Corner Office For a Room at the Psych Ward	Michael Stutts shares his journey with prioritizing health over achievement It’s the most fun you’ll ever have reading about a mental breakdown.” — Michael Stutts TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA, January 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Most C-Suite exec...
May 8, 2023	Amy Moreland to Release New Book: “Too Fat To Be Fit”	Believe In Yourself- Even When No One Else Does We are all told we are many things throughout life. Good and bad. Who we are can only be defined by ourselves.” — Amy MorelandCRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2023/EINPresswire.co...
Nov 13, 2022	PUBLICATION OF AARON CARTER MEMOIR POSTPONED	WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES , November 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC founder Scott Atherton is currently representing Ballast Books and author Andy Symonds in connection with the book title...
Oct 4, 2022	Unparalleled Courage In Service and Life	Kyle Cozad, Author of RELENTLESS POSITIVITY Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad Retired Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad's Inspiring Life Story Chronicled in New Book RELENTLESS POSITIVITY, Available Everywhere Dec. 6, 2022 Why me? This is what most people woul...
Mar 22, 2022	SPECIAL EXHIBIT OF PHOTOS FROM 'THE TWENTY-YEAR WAR' DEBUT AT THE NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM IN COLUMBUS OHIO	Award-winning book 'The Twenty Year War' Veterans featured in the book with authors L-R: Authors of the book; photojournalist Beau Simmons, Army Rangers Tom Amenta and Dan Blakeley A glimpse of the exhibit L-R authors Tom Amenta, Dan Blakel...

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FAQ about Ballast Books

When was Ballast Books founded?

Ballast Books was founded in 2017.

What has the press written about Ballast Books?

Parsers VC has collected 25 articles mentioning Ballast Books, among them “'The Atomic Morning Miracle' Uses Humor to Challenge Hustle Culture and the Self-Help Industry” (Oct 6, 2026) and “'Silent to Spoken' Explores People-Pleasing, Boundaries and Finding Your Voice in Midlife” (Oct 6, 2026).

Is Ballast Books still active?

Yes, Ballast Books is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 13, 2026.