Take Back Your Life Today gave me the tools I needed to finally understand my anger and start making real changes. It's practical, honest, and written by someone who clearly gets it.
J. Mitchell
Verified ReaderPine Tree Publishers started with a simple frustration: too many talented writers with important stories had nowhere to go. The big publishing houses weren't interested unless you already had a platform. Self-publishing felt isolating and overwhelming. There was no middle ground — no publishing partner that actually understood what it felt like to write a book, because they'd been through it themselves.
We didn't start a publishing company to fill shelves. We started it because the books our authors write need to exist in the world.
So we built that middle ground. Pine Tree Publishers is a publishing house created by authors, for authors. We know what it takes to get the words out of your head and onto the page, because we've done it. We know what it feels like to wonder if anyone will read what you've written, because we've felt it. And we know that the difference between a manuscript that sits in a drawer and a book that reaches someone who needs it often comes down to one thing: having the right partner in your corner.
That's what we are. A partner. Not a gatekeeper, not a machine — a team of people who care about getting meaningful nonfiction into the hands of the readers who are looking for it.
We focus on nonfiction that makes a difference in people's lives. Our catalog spans self-help and personal development, children's books on emotional wellness, teen self-development, cookbooks, and true crime. What ties them together isn't a genre — it's a standard. Every title we publish starts with the same question: does this book have something real to say?
Our authors — Riley Hunt, Noah Walker, Rachel Lee, Sloan Mercer, and Cal Weston — write about the things that matter to them. Anger management. Helping kids navigate big emotions. The forensics behind real criminal cases. Learning through sports. Gathering around a good meal. The passion is clear in every page.
We also built the Strong Again App to extend our mission beyond the page — giving readers tools for emotional wellness they can carry in their pocket.
Meet Our AuthorsWe've been on the other side of the table. We know what writers need because we are writers.
We don't publish to fill a catalog. Every book we take on has a real story and a real purpose behind it.
We're not a big house. That means every author gets real attention, not a form letter and a queue number.
From the Strong Again App to free resources like our kids' activity book, we help readers long after the last page.
Take Back Your Life Today gave me the tools I needed to finally understand my anger and start making real changes. It's practical, honest, and written by someone who clearly gets it.
J. Mitchell
Verified ReaderMy kids absolutely love Calm Your Emotions Now. It's become part of our bedtime routine and has given them real language to talk about how they're feeling. Every parent needs this book.
Sarah D.
Parent & ReaderThe Marion Parker true crime book is incredibly well-researched. Sloan Mercer does an excellent job breaking down how forensics shaped the investigation. Couldn't put it down.
Mark T.
True Crime EnthusiastMy son is obsessed with the Soccer for Kids book. He brings it everywhere and it's actually gotten him more interested in reading. Smart way to combine sports and learning.
Carlos R.
Parent & ReaderWhat I love about Pine Tree Publishers is that every book feels personal. You can tell the authors actually care about their topics. It's not mass-produced content — it's real.
Angela K.
Indie Book SupporterIf you have a nonfiction manuscript and you're looking for a publishing partner who treats your work with the care it deserves, we'd love to hear from you. We're always looking for authentic voices with something real to say.