Xander Press
Books with weight. Written with purpose. Published with care.
Xander Press is a boutique imprint for authors who are serious about their work.
Our authors are not looking to publish quickly for the sake of it. They are writing with intention—whether to shape a conversation, share a lived experience, or build authority in their field—and they want a publishing partner who will meet that work with the same level of rigor.
We publish a curated list of nonfiction, memoir, and select fiction that reflects depth of thought, clarity of voice, and a commitment to craft.
Who We Work With
We work with authors who want more than access. They want engagement.
That means:
editorial development that challenges and strengthens the work
design and production that meets traditional publishing standards
thoughtful positioning that considers not just the book, but where it belongs
How We Work
Xander Press is not a volume-driven model. We work with a limited number of authors each year to ensure each project receives focused attention and care.
Xander Press is an imprint of Bold Story Press, built on the same editorial standards, production quality, and commitment to author partnership.
How It Works
Every project moves through a structured process:
Editorial development to refine and strengthen the manuscript
Design and production to create a professional, market-ready book
Positioning and preparation for distribution
Marketing and launch support based on your selected level of engagement
Is This the Right Fit?
Xander authors tend to share a few things in common.
They are writing books grounded in experience, expertise, or original thinking.
They care about how their work is developed and presented.
They are looking for a publishing partner, not just a service.
If you’re considering publishing and want to determine whether this is the right fit for your work, we invite you to schedule a conversation.
Emily Barrosse, Founder & Publisher
A Note from the Publisher
I spent twenty years at the largest publishing houses in the world before founding Bold Story Press to do things differently. Better. On our terms.
Xander Press was born from the same conviction: that exceptional stories deserve exceptional publishing, regardless of who is telling them. If you write with purpose, imagination, and something real to say, I want to hear from you.
This is not a volume business. We take on a small number of authors each year and give every book the attention it deserves. You will work directly with me and my team from manuscript to market.
If that sounds like what you have been looking for, you are in the right place.
Emily Barrosse, Founder
Is This the Right Fit?
Xander authors tend to share a few things in common.
They are writing books grounded in experience, expertise, or original thinking.
They care about how their work is developed and presented.
They are looking for a publishing partner, not just a service.
If you’re considering publishing and want to determine whether this is the right fit for your work, we invite you to schedule a conversation.
Start with a clear understanding of your options
Publishing shouldn’t feel confusing or opaque.
In our free webinar, we walk through how publishing works today—what to expect, what to avoid, and how to make informed decisions about your book.
Led by Emily Barrosse, a former McGraw Hill Editor in Chief with nearly 40 years in publishing, this session is designed to give you a clear, honest view of the process.
No sales pitch. No gimmicks. Just the information you need to move forward with confidence.
Built on the Bold Story Legacy
Xander Press is an imprint of Bold Story Press, founded by Emily Barrosse in 2020.
As Bold Story Press grew, exceptional manuscripts began arriving from authors outside its women-only focus. Xander Press was created to publish those voices—while maintaining the same editorial standards, production quality, and author partnership.
Bold Story Press continues to publish women authors exclusively.
Bold Story Press continues to publish women authors exclusively.