Xander Press
Bold stories. Exceptional Craft. A Publishing Experience Without Compromise.
Emily Barrosse, CEO & Founder
Welcome to Xander Press
A new boutique publishing experience for authors who write with clarity, courage, and heart.
At Xander Press, we publish exceptional books by authors who write with purpose and imagination. We’re a boutique imprint for writers who embrace complexity, challenge outdated narratives, and contribute to a better world—one story at a time.
Why Choose Xander Press?
Publishing Veterans – Many of our team members have many 25+ years of major publishing house experience. They focus that experience entirely on your success.
Unmatched Editorial Attention – You always work with the A team. No junior editors, no rushed timelines.
Elegant, Intelligent Design – Our designer is an award willing cover designer. She makes certain that your book will stand out.
You Maintain All Rights – Full creative control, no fine print.
High-Touch Partnership – Work directly with the decision-makers. Our authors have unprecedented access.
Built on the Bold Story Legacy
Xander Press is the new imprint of Emily Barrosse, founder of Bold Story Press, an acclaimed hybrid publisher dedicated to women authors and powerful storytelling.
Since 2020, Bold Story has published books that inspire, entertain, and empower. As its reach grew, we began receiving powerful manuscripts from male authors—voices just as strong, but without a home under our women-only imprint. Xander Press was created to welcome those voices.
Bold Story Press will continue publishing women authors exclusively.
Ready to start your publishing journey?
Publishing shouldn't feel like navigating a minefield of scams and bad advice.
That's why we've been offering free publishing webinars for five years—to give all writers honest guidance from Emily Barrosse, someone who's actually been in the trenches for close to 40 years. As a publisher, I see what works and what doesn't. As a former McGraw Hill Editor in Chief, I know the industry from the inside.
My goal isn't to sell you anything. It's to help you make smart decisions about your book, whether that's with Xander Press or anywhere else. The world needs more well-written stories, and I'm here to help you share yours.
Join us for real talk about publishing—no sales pitch, no gimmicks, just the information you need to move forward with confidence.