There’s a lot that goes into creating a book: from the initial inspiration that sparks the idea to write a book to collaborating with the publisher to craft the best book possible. The Author’s Personal Experiences Many settings and details in The House on Hemlock Hill are inspired by author Brittni Nelson’s personal experiences. Brittni…
Tina Prigge, co-author of Unbroken Us: A True Love Story, was featured in Insight on Business as the winner of the Resiliency Award from Insight Publications. Read the article here.
Independent booksellers are the bloodline of stories, bringing them from warehouses to shelves right in your neighborhood. More than that, they become community centers where like-minded folks gather at bookish events. All booksellers carry the common theme—literacy is good for the community. Fresh Water Press caught up with Felicia Clark, owner of Author Apothecary &…
Let’s get people reading again! Starting with our children. Fresh Water Press is entering the children’s literature market with its release of The House on Hemlock Hill by middle-school art teacher Brittni Nelson. This middle-grade mystery is geared toward children ages 10-12 and has illustrations by the author sprinkled in. We invite all to celebrate…
We’re excited to reveal the cover for Phases of the Wayward Moon by Tracey Ludvik. This collection of poetry describes the mystical stages of a woman’s life, slated for release in September. Cover Design by: Vagabond Creative Studio Cover Art by: Brady Ludvik, nephew of the poet, works in architectural design, with a B.S. in…
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Last month, we celebrated our fifth book, Bicentennial Eve: A Wisconsin Novella by Julie A. Jacob, which is a perfect summer read full of nostalgia and good vibes set in Middleport, Wisconsin, a fictional town on the Lake Michigan shore. When we opened to submissions last summer, Julie A. Jacob’s pitch for Bicentennial Eve stood…
Independent booksellers are the bloodline of stories, bringing them from warehouses to shelves right in your neighborhood. More than that, they become community centers where like-minded folks gather at bookish events. All booksellers carry the common theme—literacy is good for the community. Fresh Water Press caught up with Jon Arnett, owner of Arnett and Son…
Fresh Water Press is featured in Insight on Business. Read the article here.
Julie A. Jacob, author of Bicentennial Eve: A Wisconsin Novella, spoke about her book with Luella and Ken on the Midwest Writers Room, a podcast from the Wisconsin Writers Association. The podcast aired on Bicentennial Eve‘s release day: May 19, 2026! What a wonderful way to celebrate the launch of this gentle, slice-of-life tale. Listen…