AUTHORS
We’ve worked with dozens of changemakers through ghostwriting, editing, and book publishing. Each of these authors has told us that the process of writing a book with us pushed their thinking both personally and professionally and that seeing their book finally in print was a true moment of joy.
Here is a sample of the book projects we have been involved in and the extraordinary Firestarter authors we are honored to have as our clients.
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Dr, Angela Marshall with Kathy Palokoff
One of the very few African American woman primary care doctors in the U.S. with a focus on women’s health, Angela is a thought leader on bias in health care. We worked with her from beginning to end to bring this very important book to the public: Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine Our Health Care.
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Dr. Andrea Wagner
An award-winning entrepreneur and chemist, Andrea came to us because she was appalled that only three percent of STEM companies are led by women. We proudly teamed with her on Women Nerds: Igniting Leadership Potential, which will be released in 2024.
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Kathy Palokoff, Raoul Davis Jr. and Paul Eder
Firestarters: How Innovators, Instigators, and Initiators Can Inspire You to Ignite Your Own Life was described by Huffington Post as “… a foundational book for many budding success stories, which potentially includes all of us. ‘Firestarter’ may become the new buzz word for 2018.”
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Adrian Davis
Adrian is a sales strategy expert with a strong reputation among global companies. His new book, which debuted in Fall 2023, is a fresh approach to professional selling: Heroes, Villains, and the Thrill of Professional Selling: Your Guide to Directing a Winning Buyer. We worked closely with him on the concept and as his ghostwriter.
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David Egan with Kathleen Egan
More Alike Than Different is a deeply touching memoir by a well-known champion of the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities. We were honored to write the book proposal that led to a publishing deal.
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Great Dames
Great Dames: Women Sharing Their Power is a collection of stories by members of t Great Dames. We worked with more than 50 non-professional authors to coach them and edit their stories. The book which will be available Fall 2023.
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Ray Studevent
Ray’s remarkable memoir is an important book which we had the honor of editing. Black Sheep: A Blue-Eyed Negro Speaks of Abandonment, Belonging, Racism and Redemption
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Retired Sgt. Eric Weaver
Overcoming the Darkness: Shining Light on Mental Illness, Trauma and Suicide in Law Enforcement is a brave and one-of-a-kind book by leading expert, advocate, speaker, and instructor on mental health issues, specializing in law enforcement. It was an honor to develop and ghostwrite this book for Eric.
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Dr. Laura Kellers Queen
People Economics: Defining and Measuring the True Value of Human Capital is a bold look at economics by a leading voice in the Human Capital field. We served as content editor of this book.
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Carolyn A. Brent
Transforming Your Life Through Self-Care is one of numerous books that we have had the pleasure of working on with this author. She is a fierce advocate of self-care and caregiving.
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Linda P Jones
A return author to goFirestarter, we helped this savvy wealth coach on her newest book Three Steps to Quantum Wealth: The Wealth Heiress’ Guide to Financial Freedom by Investing in Cryptocurrencies
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Kay White
It’s Always Your Move: Purposeful Progress for Corporate Career Women was written by a leading career coach from England. We helped as a content editor, making sure her personal and pragmatic voice came out loud and clear.
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Chinwe Esimai
Brilliance Beyond Borders; Remarkable Women Leaders Share the Power of Immigrance is a powerful book by this multiple award-winning lawyer, trailblazing corporate executive, writer, and speaker. We were honored to write the book proposal that led to a publishing deal.
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