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2025: A Year of Momentum and Meaning
When we look back on 2025, what stands out most is not a single milestone, but a sense of continuity. This was a year where the work connected—where one decision reinforced the next, and where progress felt cumulative instead of scattered. Huntsville Independent Press clarified itself this year. That clarity made growth not only sustainable, but unstoppable as well.
Joshua Adams
Jan 34 min read


The Line Between News and Manipulation Breaks in Branded: Preorders Open!
Branded: A gripping thriller that blends high-stakes academia, corporate power, and a media machine with dangerous reach. This story hooked us from page one, and we can’t wait for readers to experience it for themselves. Reserve your copy today and be part of the launch.
HIP Leadership
Nov 22, 20251 min read


The Book Machine: Fifty Shades As Case Study On the Commodification of Literature
A sharp look at how Fifty Shades of Grey reveals the publishing industry’s shift toward mass-produced, commodified literature—and what that costs readers. Free book sample included!
Joshua Adams
Nov 16, 20256 min read


Preorders Open: John Bentley’s I Lead Me
Leadership isn’t a title, and it isn’t a promotion. It’s the daily decision to take ownership of your choices when the pressure is on. That’s the heartbeat of John Bentley’s new book I Lead Me, which is now open for eBook preorder through Huntsville Independent Press and Obol House Publishing Company.
HIP Leadership
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Pre-Orders Now Open for Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros
At Huntsville Independent Press, we’re thrilled to announce that Samuel Barrett’s Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros is officially available for pre-order in paperback today, with the full release set for September 19, 2025.
HIP Leadership
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Publishing Insights: Contract Clauses Every Author Should Know
When I first began reviewing contracts from major publishing houses, I was struck by how effortlessly their legalese disguises lifetime entanglements.
Joshua Adams
Aug 4, 20254 min read


What Is An Imprint? And Why It Matters More Than You Think
If you’re new to publishing, the term "imprint" may seem like a technical word found in contracts or copyright pages. But for serious authors and publishers who value meaningful work, an imprint is more than just a label.
HIP Leadership
Jul 27, 20254 min read


How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?
For aspiring authors across North Alabama and beyond, the dream of publishing a book often begins with one essential question: How much will this cost me?
HIP Leadership
Jul 20, 20254 min read


It’s Here! The Thorn and the Rose is Now Available
Big news today — The Thorn and the Rose by L.J. Henley has officially arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with you.
HIP Leadership
Jun 22, 20251 min read
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