Meet Emily

“Navigating the complex publishing space as a first time author is daunting. Finding Bold Story Press was indeed fortuitous. Not only did I like the name, I also loved Emily Barrosse’s vision - creating a full menu of services for female writers from how to write to publishing a book. The BSP team of editors and designers were professional and patient. My memoir has the look, feel, and content that I imagined, and I have learned invaluable life lessons about the entire editing, publishing, and promotion, journey.”

“My experience with Bold Story press and everyone who works there was, in a word, stellar. The encouragement, tireless attention to detail, the professionalism of everyone involved in making my essays into an actual and attractive book, was not only helpful but also refreshingly different from my experience with a big-time publishing house many years ago. This is the way writers deserve to be handled: gently and expertly.”

“It was delightful serendipity that I discovered Bold Story Press while I was in the throes of agent querying and feeling overwhelmed by that process. CEO Emily Barrosse provided in-depth advice from the get-go on how her hybrid, women-led company fills a gap in the industry by focusing on women writers. But no one on Emily's team is a pushover--they all give tough love to strengthen the manuscript and ensure the very best product--including expert editing, design, and management from the day the draft is accepted until it launches. Each member of the highly professional, experienced staff communicated fully at all stages… I have total trust in the Bold Story Press team…”

“Working with Emily Barrosse and her team at Bold Story Press has been a delight from start to finish. From the moment I first spoke to Emily about my manuscript, through the process of working with BSP staff to complete, edit, produce, and market my novel, I have learned so much and, with their invaluable support, created a novel I am proud to share with the world. I highly recommend BSP to aspiring women writers!”

“How fortunate I am to have discovered Bold Story Press and its founder, Emily Barrosse! She encouraged me to publish my memoir, The Married Widow, and I’m so glad I did. I have worked with other publishing professionals through the years and Emily is the best of the best. Her entire staff—-from editor, to designer, to production manager—- is smart, talented, and responsive. I’m proud to be a Bold Story Press author and highly recommend BSP to women with a story to tell.”

“Being part of Emily Barrosse’s writing cohort was one of the best gifts I’ve ever given myself and it was a gift that keeps on giving: I gained skills, knowledge, the confidence to call myself a writer, and made lasting supportive friendships. Emily is driven by a sincere desire to create a nurturing environment so that women can tell their stories. Bold Story Press is a welcome—and much needed—breath of fresh air in the publishing industry.”

“From our first ‘phone conversation, I knew that I was engaging with someone trustworthy, intelligent and most approachable. From then until now, Emily and her team have been attentive and helpful throughout the process, providing professionalism from my book’s first draft, through its editing and eventual publication by her company, and she and her team continue to support me after publication. I am most honored to have had my book accepted and published by Bold Story Press, and to be one of its first authors.”

“I was introduced to Emily's work and Bold Story Press through one of her publishing webinars and I was hooked from the start. Emily's kind, calm, and extremely knowledgeable demeanor put me at ease immediately. Writing and publishing a book is a very personal and vulnerable endeavor, and Emily and her team were always supportive and encouraging. There was so much about publishing that I didn't know and the team at Bold Story Press handled everything with grace and ease. I am so grateful that I chose to publish with them, and have been delighted with the results!”

“I was fortunate to be among the first group of writers to be published by Bold Story Press. I could almost not believe my good fortune to have found a publisher that I could relate to, that was not just guided by the profit factor but who really loved books and wanted to publish them. Emily Barrosse is delightful to talk to, and her team of designers and editors are wonderful. They really listened to my point of view and gave me thoughtful responses. I had no sense of being rushed, no sense of just being a number, but a real sense of being a human being and a writer. Emily Barrosse will cheer you on…and she knows a great deal about marketing books. Bold Story Press’s greatest attribute is that they know people so well. If you’re lucky enough to be chosen by this publisher, you are lucky, indeed.”

Each author embarks on their publishing experience with different ambitions and expectations. I knew well that This Arab Life, A Generation’s Journey Into Silence, a memoir that stubbornly straddles genres, posed a bit of a challenge. So, I was keen to have the support of a publishing team that cared about the success of the book as much as I did. Bold Story Press met my every expectation in all respects. A rapport very quickly developed between us, and I found the teams extremely attentive and as insistent on excellence as I was. I truly couldn’t have partnered with a better publishing house.

“Intrigued by the name of Bold Story Press (I had written a bold story!), I attended a webinar led by publisher, Emily Barrosse. After the webinar, I had a private chat with Emily, and my manuscript was ultimately accepted for publication.

My whole experience with Bold Story Press was wonderful. Emily walked me through all the legal and financial steps, and I worked closely with a project manager, an editor, and a designer. I was taken care of throughout the entire process, and my beautiful book was published in May 2023."

“As a debut author, the idea of going from manuscript to published book was overwhelming. Right from the start, the Bold Story publishing team helped me feel supported and encouraged. I worked with caring and professional experts at every step in the process, from editing, cover design, interior layout, and distribution. Thank you so much, Bold Story Press, for transforming my manuscript into a beautiful and helpful book that will benefit breast cancer patients for years to come!”

“Writing is a solitary pursuit and often enough without a guidepost. When it is time to come out into the light, it can be quite lonely, waiting on another voice to agree with your own. A very good friend who isn't a writer discovered and alerted me to Bold Story Press. How wonderfully serendipitous! Bold Story Press was the best place for me to debut my book. They were responsive, positive, and willing to champion A Good Ending for Bad Memories at every opportunity, then and now. The entire team was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I applaud the amazing work of Emily Barosse and her team. It was a great experience. Thank you.”

“As novices to the book publishing world, we interviewed several possible publishers to better understand what the process entails. We favored Bold Story Press because of its focus on women writers and their flexibility in working with co-authors. We valued their guidance in editing, formatting, cover design, and managing the production. We are very pleased with the end result and appreciate their continued support in helping to promote our book.”