WHY PURPLE DIAMOND PRESS?

Because Your Story Deserves More Than a Publisher.

We don’t just publish books. We build relationships, develop meaningful stories, and create opportunities beyond publication day.

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From one author to another

I Understand What This Journey Means.

Before I became a publisher, I was an author with a story I believed in.

I know the excitement of bringing a book to life, the vulnerability of sharing your work, and the importance of trusting someone else with your vision.

That’s why I built Purple Diamond Press around a simple belief: authors deserve a publishing partner who values their story as much as they do.

When you choose to publish with us, you’re not just another book on our publishing calendar. You’re a creative partner, and your story matters.

Charity M. Harris

Founder & CEO, Purple Diamond Press

What Makes Us Different?

We Choose Quality Over Quantity.

Not every manuscript is accepted. We are selective because every book we publish represents our authors, our readers, and our reputation. We look for stories with purpose, potential, and something meaningful to contribute.

We Believe in Collaboration, Not Just Contracts.

Your voice matters. We work alongside our authors throughout editing, illustration, design, and publication, providing professional direction while respecting the creative vision behind each story.

We Bring Professional Publishing to the Table.

Through our distribution partnership with Independent Publishers Group (IPG), our titles benefit from professional trade distribution and sales representation, creating opportunities to reach bookstores, libraries, schools, and retailers worldwide. Individual retail placement is never guaranteed.

We Think Beyond Publication Day.

A release date isn’t the finish line. We consider opportunities for school engagement, reviews, awards, marketing, community partnerships, additional books, and long-term brand development.

We Care About the Stories We Put Into the World.

Our mission isn’t simply a statement printed on our website. It’s reflected in the books we select, the authors we support, and the communities we hope to reach.

We’re Not the Right Publisher for Everyone. And That’s Okay.

If you’re simply looking for the fastest or least expensive way to put a book online, there are other options available. But if you believe your story deserves thoughtful development, professional execution, a collaborative publishing relationship, and opportunities to grow beyond its first release, we may be the right fit.

The Question Isn’t Just Who Can Publish Your Book.

It’s who you want standing beside you when your book enters the world.

At Purple Diamond Press, we take that responsibility seriously. Publishing Books That Make A Difference™

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORIES

Beyond the Books, It’s About the People.

Every book begins with a story, but every successful publishing partnership begins with trust. At Purple Diamond Press, we value the relationships we build with our authors just as much as the books we bring to life.