From the Publisher's Desk

Thoughts on indie publishing, emotional wellness, the craft of writing, and what goes on behind the scenes at Pine Tree Publishers.

15 Apr 2026

Why Indie Authors Are the Future of Nonfiction

The publishing landscape is shifting. Readers want authentic voices and lived experience — exactly what indie authors bring to the table.

08 Apr 2026

5 Books That Help Kids Talk About Their Feelings

Teaching emotional intelligence starts early. Here are five titles that give children the vocabulary for what they're experiencing.

01 Apr 2026

Behind the Cover: How We Design Our Book Covers

A look inside our cover design process — from the first concept to the final version that hits the shelf.

25 Mar 2026

What "Created by Authors" Actually Means

We didn't start Pine Tree Publishers as a business plan. We started it because we'd been on the other side of the table and knew what was missing.

18 Mar 2026

Anger Isn't the Problem — Your Response to It Is

Riley Hunt on why anger management isn't about suppression, and what the science says about building better emotional habits.

10 Mar 2026

Author Spotlight: Meet Sloan Mercer

From longtime true crime reader to published author — how Sloan turned a fascination with forensic science into a book that needed to be written.

03 Mar 2026

Why We Built the Strong Again App

Books are powerful, but sometimes you need a tool in your pocket. Here's the story behind our first wellness app and what it's designed to do.

24 Feb 2026

How Sports Books Get Reluctant Readers Hooked

Noah Walker's Soccer for Kids is proof that the right topic can turn a "non-reader" into someone who carries a book everywhere.

15 Feb 2026

What I Wish I Knew Before Publishing My First Book

Lessons from the early days of Pine Tree Publishers — the mistakes, the surprises, and the moments that made it all worth it.