Barnes & Noble’s Indie Dilemma: Why Diverse Voices Still Need Allies
The recent Publishers Weekly piece titled “Independent Publishers Are Fed Up with Barnes & Noble’s Buying Practices” pulls a curtain back on what I, as a former Barnes & Noble…
Why Being “Published” Is Not Enough: The Truth About Profitability in Publishing in Light of Amazon’s New Royalty Changes
Why Being "Published" Is Not Enough: The Truth About Profitability in Publishing in Light of Amazon’s New Royalty Changes By Alesha Brown, Publishing Industry Expert & CEO of Fruition Publishing…
Alesha Brown Named 2024 Trailblazer of the Year by the Women in Publishing Summit
Alesha Brown Named 2024 Trailblazer of the Year by the Women in Publishing Summit https://youtu.be/ye-bS7-UK2wOn Saturday, March 8, 2025, a significant milestone was reached at the Women in Publishing Summit—not…
Don’t Let a Platform Ban Sink Your Business: Lessons from the TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut Ban
Don't Let a Platform Ban Sink Your Business: Lessons from the TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut Ban By Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services Social media has become the…
How Major Media Coverage Can Transform Your Brand (and Why It’s Not What You Think)
We all dream of seeing our business, brand, or book on major media platforms—whether it’s Inside Edition, the Tamron Hall Show, or Entrepreneur Magazine. The spotlight, the credibility, the authority...…
Lessons from Vice President Kamala Harris’ Historic Presidential Fundraising Campaign for Authors
Influence and the Power of Community for Authors In the dynamic world of publishing, authors often find themselves at the intersection of creativity and commerce. While the literary craft is…
Why Authors Struggle to Make Book Sales and How to Overcome These Challenges
In today’s saturated market, many authors find themselves grappling with disappointing book sales despite their best efforts. Whether you’re a self-published author or working with a publisher, understanding the key…
What Authors Can Learn from DJ Mustard and Kendrick Lamar’s Epic Collaboration
As a publishing industry expert and the Founder of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®, I’m always on the lookout for success stories that can inspire and educate authors. Today, I want…