Press Release: Blackstone Publishing to distribute Canadian Independent Publisher Rising Action
CANADA, June 6, 2023 — Blackstone Publishing has partnered with Rising Action Publishing in a distribution deal. Under the agreement, Blackstone will distribute World English versions of Rising Action’s complete library of paperbacks and ebooks, including titles by Marie Still, Kristen Van Nest and Maggie Giles.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Rising Action Publishing to extend the reach of their amazing catalog of titles and accomplished authors in North America. Their vision and commitment to publishing diverse content by gifted writers, impeccably aligns with our own cherished collection, enriching our shared vision for the literary landscape.” says Greg Boguslawski, Executive Vice President of Blackstone.
This partnership marks the exciting start to a collaboration that will see Blackstone distributing Rising Action for the foreseeable future. Blackstone Publishing, an independent and privately owned publisher with offices on both coasts, boasts a distinguished list of titles by Gabriel García Márquez, Ayn Rand, Ian Fleming, George Orwell, Robert Heinlein, James Clavell, as well as more contemporary authors like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Karin Slaughter, Don Winslow, Robert Downey Jr., Jeneva Rose, Norman Reedus, and many more.
“This is such an incredible opportunity not only for Rising Action but also our authors under our imprint,” says Alexandria Brown, CEO of Rising Action. “We are humbled to have Blackstone champion our books for us in the North American market.”
Blackstone Publishing and Rising Action Publishing are thrilled for the future of this collaboration.
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About Blackstone Publishing
Blackstone has firmly positioned itself as one of America's fastest-growing and respected publishing houses with multiple New York Times bestsellers, Grammy Award–winning audio productions, and books placed on the New York Times Best Books of the Year list. Founded in 1987 in Southern Oregon, Blackstone is home to a vibrant and eclectic community of storytellers and story lovers.
About Rising Action Publishing Collective
Rising Action Publishing is an independent publishing house committed to diverse stories. As an independent Canadian publisher corporation that hosts a wide range of authors in Women’s Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, and Thrillers. Founded in 2020 by Tina S. Beier and Alexandria Brown, Rising Action is committed to curating a collection of unputdownable page-turners across many genres, delivering emotion-filled delight.
