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We officially started in July of 2013, co-founded by Ana Starns, John Sparks, and Ivy Marsh, who decided to create a company that was different than what they had experienced in the book publishing industry. Since then we have branched out into several other services related to book publishing, including ghostwriting and book marketing.

Ana Starns, Ph.D.

Ana is our Interim Director and Lead Ghostwriter. She is also the founder of Write a Book Foundation, a nonprofit that helps people of all ages write and publish their stories.

She brings years of experience as a teacher, ESL curriculum specialist, and digital marketer.

Ana draws inspiration from her cultural fluidity and her family. A mother of three and grandmother of three, she has started and run three businesses. As a transpersonal counselor and board-certified cognitive specialist, her next adventure is bringing memoir therapy into the mainstream.

Laura (Lori) Robinson

Lori is our part-time administrative support, and comes with extensive experience managing literary companies. As a native of St. Louis, Missouri, she also brings onboard a shared love of slow-smoked barbecues and thick sauces.

She has a bachelors from UNC in English and Comparative Literature and MBA from Walden University.

When Lori is not busy at work, she loves to spend as much time as possible with her family and chase tornadoes back home.

Amira Kelly

As a Customer Care Specialist, Amira is very personable, efficient, hard working, and trust worthy.

Leslie Morris

As a Publishing Consultant, I am a “BOOK LOVER” to the extreme, with extensive one-on-one customer care experience, personable, and detail oriented.

Blake Weaver

As your first point of contact, Blake can help you select the ghostwriting package and options best suited to your goals and budget.

Blake is currently enrolled in The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Management (BSBA-MGT) degree program at the University of Florida.

Currently, he lives in Virginia with his fiance, Christina, and CoCo, a labrador.

Bob Hoke

A Salem, VA native, Bob received his degree in Business Administration from Roanoke College. Bob has since worked in a variety of careers including his work as a ABA software consultant and technical writer.

Bob possess strong leadership and management skills with over 15 years of managerial experience. He maintains excellent people skills in all aspects of the job and is able to effectively work in a team environment.

When he’s not busy at work, Bob enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

Alexandria White

Alexandria lives in North Carolina. She always has been passionate about books. She remembers as a little girl that for her birthdays all she wanted was books on her wish list. Now that she is all grown up, working with a book/publishing company is a dream come true. Alex mainly handles administrative aspects of client’s VA requests.

What Makes CaryPress Different

1. Fast publishing with an expedite option: most books take 5 to 6 months, and we can expedite when you need it sooner.

2. One project manager: the same person guides you from start to finish.

3. Personal service: no canned responses or form emails.

4. Reasonable prices.

5. You choose your marketing role: we coach authors who want to market their own books, handle 100% of it for those who prefer, or anything in between. Your book, your call.

6. Diverse marketing options: from bookmarks and author websites to book signing events.

We have grown into a close team of writers, editors, illustrators, and marketers who help authors bring their books to life and reach the hearts of their readers. You can meet with us at our offices in Raleigh and Cary.

Call (919) 346-4907

Check Out Our Reviews for Our Self-Publishing Book Service

    
 
 
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   M J 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent experience! Thank you for everyone’s professionalism and support through the entire process!
  
 
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   James Rooney 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely excellent experience really recommend
  
 
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   Greg Lucci 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The people I've worked with as a part of this organization have been very helpful in guiding and encouraging the development of my literary project. Courteous, knowledgeable, and quick to respond for advice and queries.
  
 
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   Mac Montgomery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The entire staff at CaryPress has been exceptionally helpful from beginning to end in publishing my book.  They also followed up when we expanded from Hardcover to both paper and ebook.
  
 
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   oganya udenyi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am in Tysons Virginia. I worked closely with CaryPress on my Book project and I must say with all honesty that they are very professional, they deliver and exceed your expectations. I will use and reffer them every them to friends and family. Fantastic Job!!!
  
 
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   Kingsley Enoh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just finished the process of writing and publishing my first book, with Cary Press a partner through the whole process. I love the fact that my input and my imprints were all over the production process. They also exercised a lot of patience as I had many questions throughout the process. I love the fact that they have flexible payment options making the burden of payment lighter for new authors like me. Overall, I had a great experience with Cary Press. Will definitely be returning for my next book.
  
 
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   hoda asgarzade 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a first time author. Alex White, my author guide, was simply just incredible! I really enjoyed communicating with her twice each week. Alex, a true professional with class, made me feel like a family member of CaryPress. Thank you Alex, as my dream has come true, this was a wonderful publishing experience! It was also a great pleasure communicating with her team. I am also looking forward to the marketing of my book. CaryPress, the outstanding publishing company that cares about your success! I will highly recommend CaryPress!
  
 
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   Mozhan Kd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. CaryPress was a good ghostwriting and publishing experience for me. They patiently worked with me and corrected anything on their end.  During the galley review process, as well as make my overall publishing experience a good one. There are other companies out there who use highly aggressive sales tactics on their authors. CaryPress never did that to me. Overall, they were helpful without being pushy or intrusive.
  
 
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   Amir saeedfar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professionalism at its finest. If you like correspondence via emails, and I do. My Author Guide is responsive and is very knowledgeable about the process. I just finished my second book with the company; I wouldn't go anyplace else. CaryPress is available by phone also, if that is your style. I paid for expedited services ($199.00) for both my memoir and the first book was released within 3 weeks of paying the fee. I submitted my memoir online, once I paid for services, the entire process is handled online. After the book was formatted, a sample copy was sent and I was able to read the book from start to finish and fix/correct any errors. Once submitted the corrections were made, and another sample of the book was sent. I was able to make more correction if needed. This is the final step, and the book will be ready for print. Like I said 100% professionalism. Namaste, Judith

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