Meet Bryan Banta and the Heart Behind Leadership Uncomplicated Aloha Reader, We are excited to share with you the story of one of our new authors, Bryan Banta. When Bryan walked out of FBI headquarters in a dark suit after graduation from the Academy, he thought he’d found his forever calling. He’d already spent years as an engineer at Cisco (a “technologist at heart,” as he says), but after 9/11, he felt pulled to serve. Counterterrorism. Counterintelligence. Cybercrime. The real thing. Then...
9 days ago • 1 min read
The Experience that Sparked Aloha Aloha Reader, Every great company begins with a story. Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing the journey that led to the birth of Aloha Publishing—a three-part series about our founder & CEO, Maryanna Young, and the lessons she's learned along the way. The first part of the story takes us back to the years before Aloha existed, when Maryanna worked as a sports agent representing Olympic and Paralympic athletes. These athletes longed to share their...
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Book Awards Are a Powerful Way to Boost Your Book’s Visibility Aloha Reader, At Aloha Publishing, we know the right book award can open doors by boosting credibility, catching media attention, or simply celebrating all your hard work. This fall, several prestigious awards are accepting submissions. We’ve rounded up five you may want to consider: PEN Literary Awards (PEN America) Deadline: November 25, 2025One of the nation’s most prestigious literary honors, recognizing excellence across...
23 days ago • 1 min read
A Ten-Year Dream Come True: The Book of Life Lessons Aloha friends, At Aloha Publishing, we love success stories, and we love working with people who want to share what they’ve learned. Louis Slangen’s new release, and the first book he has ever published, combines both in an authentic sharing of wisdom learned on a wonderful journey that began on a hog farm in The Netherlands. Landing in Manhattan in 1968 at the age of 20, after a 10-day North Atlantic crossing on the S.S. Waterman with just...
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Discover the Hidden Patterns That Shape Us Hi Reader, Lately, I’ve been reminded of just how much our families shape us in ways we don’t even notice until years later. The stories we grow up with, the roles we’re asked to play, even the things that aren’t said… all of these leave imprints that carry forward into how we work, love, lead, and live right now. We all know that families are beautifully complex. With the wisdom of over 30 years in counseling and mediation, Dr. Swisher offers a...
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From Contest Winners to Published Authors: Building a Rockstar Workforce Arrives August 19! Hi Reader, If you’ve been following along on the journey of the TTI Publishing Contest, we have exciting news: Adam and Amber Wong’s winning idea, Building a Rockstar Workforce: Strengthen Emotional Intelligence, Enhance People Skills, and Elevate Impact at Every Level, is now available for pre-order! This project has been months in the making. From the first brainstorming sessions to the final...
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Reminder: Be a Connector Dear Aloha Ohana, The other day I came across a LinkedIn post by one of my favorite CEOs, Jason Hennessey. I’ve always appreciated his leadership as someone who carries that same Aloha spirit we are all about here at Aloha Publishing. He is always giving with his knowledge and experience. His words struck me and they are a great reminder. He says, “I’ve learned that you are just one introduction away from changing someone’s life whether it be your life or someone...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Back-to-School = Back-to-Book Sales? Hi Reader, Back-to-school season isn’t just for students and teachers. It’s also a golden marketing opportunity for authors! And it’s right around the corner… Many authors forget to consider how their book could be used in a classroom setting. But right now, teachers, professors, and instructors are planning lessons, writing syllabi, and looking for fresh materials for their classrooms. This is your chance to position your book as a resource they can use....
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Exciting Updates from Children's Book Author Carla Osborne We’re thrilled to share two exciting updates from children’s book author and fifth-generation Idahoan Carla Osborne, whose heartfelt work continues to remind us that the most powerful lessons come from the simplest moments. Listen In: Carla on the Ever Onward Podcast What if the greatest character-building moments don’t come from screens or summer camps but from bottle-feeding lambs under the barnyard light? In her recent appearance...
2 months ago • 1 min read