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MPC Publishing is the publishing imprint of The Masterful Person Company, dedicated to the uplifting and amplification of the voices of independent authors.
Stories that help you grow.
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Our Team
J.S. Furlong
CLOSED for submissions
jen@mpcpublishing.com
J.S. (Jen Selby) Furlong is an author, actor, and founder of MPC Publishing. Raised in the Washington, D.C. professional theatre, Jen's first published book was a LARP guide to playing truly evil bad guys: Antagonists for Mind's Eye Theatre, for Vampire: The Masquerade from White Wolf Publishing. She is the author of the Unimaginables Series, the Meredith series, and Mrs. Cheesely Loves Cheese. She has co-written a modern theatrical circus with Neil Gaiman, played a tiny but pivotal role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and attended both Ithaca College and the University of Mary Washington.Jen's teenaged heroines struggle with truth, possibility and who they are. Now a mother to four teenagers, Jen writes and edits books that teens, tweens and adult lovers of YA will enjoy.
Deborah Hawkins
OPEN for submissions
dilhawkins@gmail.com
With a decade of editing experience, Deborah excels at strengthening the author’s authentic voice while providing a collaborative experience that leaves writers feeling empowered and their writing refined. When she’s not editing, Deborah enjoys reading across genres, regenerative farming, homeschooling, fitness, and coaching women on dietary wellness.
Emmie Mason
OPEN for submissions
emiliemason9@gmail.com
Emmie has a B.A. in English Literature and M.A. in Teaching Secondary Education. She specializes in YA, fantasy, and mystery/thriller fiction, but is open to all queries. She has served as a middle and high school English teacher for the last twelve years. She loves coffee and tea, her cats, swimming, and running.
Tabitha Pollardson
OPEN for submissions
tabitha@mpcpublishing.com
Tabitha has a B.A. in English and Religious Studies with a focus in journalism. She specializes in editing nonfiction, but will happily take all queries. She has served as a researcher on Capitol Hill, a K-12 English teacher, and an Editorial Board Member for several research journals. She loves cold brew, cats and bashing the Oxford comma.
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About Us
MPC Publishing is an author-owned, girl power-driven, boutique publisher. Right now we are among the lowest priced hybrid publishers available, focusing on extremely high-quality, bookstore-ready projects. Our books go through rigorous editorial review and can be printed at a private printer in Dulles, Virginia, as well as, if the author desires, be listed on KDP and IngramSpark. Our special sauce is that after our publishing fee or fees for any a la carte services that you purchased from us, you keep 100% of your rights and royalties. So you are absolutely 100% in charge of your own Amazon dashboard, your own Ingram accounts, etc. We can educate and instruct you in marketing, placement, distribution, and all the other fun stuff.Right now, our goal is to create commercially viable books with the look and feel of an industry standard piece of literature. We are building our catalog to 50 titles to become part of Ingram Content Group, which will make book distribution possible to the big name bookstores (Barnes & Noble, Books A Million). We specialize in supporting independent authors at the highest standard of excellence.
All of our titles can be ordered directly from our warehouse. Email bookorders@mpcpublishing.com
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Our Titles
Hidden City
J.S. Furlong
Stacy Goldman is your garden-variety Jewish girl from New York. Except she's a chess champion. And believes in nothing she can't prove. Especially vampires.Fans of Supernatural, The Queen's Gambit and old school Buffy: The Vampire Slayer will love Hidden City. This addictive modern fantasy is thought-provoking and entertaining. The cast of diverse, honest characters bring coming of age heart to supernatural action and surprise packed adventure. Readers say Hidden City satisfies and "totally delivers!" A suspenseful dip into the supernatural world underlying the reality we see every day, Hidden City's fresh clear voice is both compelling and page-turning.
Tattooed angel
J.S. Furlong
Teenaged chess champion, Stacy Goldman, has a vampire problem.While fighting to prove monsters didn’t exist, she stumbled into the dangerous heart of Richmond’s secret, supernatural subculture. Now, she’s a target.On top of that, her science fair partner has a secret that could cost them not only the win, but their lives . . .Welcome to the middle game.
The middle game is where the layers are. The middle game is what gets you killed.
Meredith at the met
J.S. Furlong
Meredith Karzinsky is like any New York City twelve-year-old: smart, resourceful, creative, and ready for adventure. Whether it’s a bike ride in Central Park, or a walk down the street for ice cream or bagels, Meredith is all-in.When Meredith’s class endures the worst museum field trip, art & artifact loving Meredith decides to become a tour guide herself. When taking matters into her own hands spirals into a series of not-always-good surprises, Meredith and her best friend find themselves careening into an unexpected adventure . . .
Meredith for Congress
J.S. Furlong
When adventurous, justice-loving Meredith discovers her aunt's congresswoman boss won't take a stand on book banning, she takes matters into her own hands to prove that ideas and reading should be open to all.
too excited to sleep
tammy christian
In Too Excited to Sleep!, young readers journey alongside a spirited little mouse named Jack. While his classmates settle into their mats during school nap time, Jack's adventurous spirit keeps him wide awake. His determination to resist sleep brings unexpected visitors: a curious cat, a spotted snake, and a hovering hawk, each presenting their challenges. But the wise Mrs. Peacock, his beloved teacher, helps him recognize the value of rest and listening to one's inner voice.Beyond a tale of adventure and imagination, this heartwarming story delves deep into life's essential lessons. It underscores the significance of taking moments to recharge, the power of standing firm against peer pressure, and the sheer beauty of sharing our day's adventures with those we hold dear.Perfect for bedtime or classroom readings, Too Excited to Sleep! isn't just a story-it's a celebration of childhood wonder, resilience, and the bond between children and their caregivers.
Mrs. Cheesely Loves Cheese
Jen Furlong
Mrs. Cheesely is a mouse who loves cheese! When her neighbor invites her to help make cheese on thier farm, what will Mrs. Cheesely learn? Will she have the patience to wait until the cheese is done?
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Our Imprints
Abante Press
Our premiere line, Abante Press titles offer the best of rising star authors in YA, fantasy, and adventure-based fiction
Sprouts Books
Sprouts Books loves kids! This imprint features top-notch storytelling, a positive world view, and fine art illustrations. Perfect for read-aloud or read alone.
Wise Life Books
Wise Life Books bring out the best in every reader. Expand your life through cookbooks, crafts, self-help, and lifestyle books.
Long River Books
General Adult fiction, History & Memoir
Launching December 2025
Spyglass Press
Mystery & Thriller
Launching March 2026
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Catalog
Mrs. Cheesely Loves Cheese
by Jen Furlong
Genre: Children's Fiction
Too Excited to Sleep
by Tammy Christian
Genre: Children's Fiction
Eric the Colorful Cricket starts Kindergarten
by Tammy Christian
Genre: Children's Fiction
Release Date: November 2024
Dream Submarine
by Destini Richlin
Genre: Children's Picture book
Release Date: November 2024
Meredith at The Met
by J.S. Furlong
Genre: Adventure
Meredith for Congress
by J.S. Furlong
Genre: Adventure
Release Date: August 2024
Cover Reveal: November 2024
Ari Phoenix and the Boy Who Didn't Believe
by Charlie St.Cyr-Paul
Genre: Juvenile Fantasy
Release Date: March 2025
Hidden City
by J.S. Furlong
Genre: YA Fantasy
Tattooed Angel
by J.S. Furlong
Genre: YA Fantasy
Magick Squared
by J.S. Furlong
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: November 2024
UFO Cure
by Karen Lantz
Genres: How-to and DIY
Release Date:
October 8, 2024
Jane Austen Quilts Inspired by her Novels
by Karen Gloeggler Lantz
Genre: How-to
Re-release Date: October 2024
The Priceless Gift: Stories of Christmas
by Meredith Woods Potter
Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Re-release Date: December 2024
Easy Nutrition: A Guide for Healthy Living
by Deborah I. Hawkins
Genre: Health and Nutrition
Release Date: January 2025
In the Waiting: What to Do When You Are Waiting for God to Reveal His Plan
by Deborah Hawkins
Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Release Date: February 2025
Call Me Paint
by Jo Spiller
DEBUT
Genre: YA
Release Date: September 2025
Nephilim Awakening
by Vic Richardson
Genre: Spiritual Fiction
Release Date: July 2025
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Our Authors
J.S. Furlong
J.S. (Jen Selby) Furlong is a producer, actor, and MPC Publishing's first author.Raised in the Washington DC professional theatre, Jen spent her teenage years learning to inhabit other people's lives on stage and make them real. Her first published book was a LARP guide to playing truly evil bad guys: Antagonists for Mind's Eye Theatre, for Vampire: The Masquerade from White Wolf Publishing. Written under her maiden name, Jennifer Albright, this book was a natural integration of both writing and acting.The largest portion of her writing began when she took a hiatus from acting to have children. A college professor once read a story she wrote and wrote on her paper "Not bad. You should publish this." Those words stuck with her. Hidden City was first drafted in 2004 just before the birth of her second son as an effort to write something her children could eventually read. Jen's teenaged heroines struggle with truth, possibility and who they are. Now mother to four of them, Jen loves teenagers and writes books that she hopes teens, tweens and adult lovers of YA will enjoy.A few random facts about Jen: 1. While writing this book initially she was also writing for and producing modern theatrical circuses, one of which she co-wrote with Neil Gaiman. 2. Jen's career in television and film includes a tiny but pivotal role on Buffy: The Vampire Slayer. 3. Jen is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and attended both Ithaca College and The University of Mary Washington.One of her goals is to speak as many languages as she needs to run circuses and buy goats around the world.She lives in Virginia with her animals, her adorable husband and whomever else happens to be home. Hidden City is her debut novel.
Tammy Christian
Tammy Christian is a first-time author from Northern Virginia. Her passion is literature for young children, especially stories that offer vital life lessons. By day, she works in IT as a Senior Systems Administrator. She loves dancing, Friday night board games, and collecting dolls. She lives with her husband and eleven-year-old son in a house filled with picture book manuscripts and way too many vegetarian cookbooks. Tammy has a treasure trove of stories up her sleeve and looks forward to sharing many more captivating tales in books to come. Too Excited to Sleep is her first book.
Charlie St. Cyr-Paul
Charlie is a musical adventurer as well as a world class musician. He has a master’s degree in education and has built a successful career for 30 years as a professional drummer, music director, recording artist and performer. Charlie has performed worldwide in over 30 countries and has performed in every state & province in North America. With over 25,000 performances worldwide, Charlie has learned to appreciate and perform many styles of music with artists around the world. Charlie is a 25x marathoner, 5x ironman, loves cranberries and the joy of helping curate musical fantasies.
Deborah Hawkins
Deborah Hawkins is a professional editor, author, and functional health and life coach. She is a self-proclaimed jack of all trades with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies. Deborah has spent the last 15 years homeschooling her 3 children and developing their love of reading and writing. She lives with her husband of 23 years on a small farm with a wide variety of fun farm animals.
Destini Richlin
A graphic designer and an artist by trade, Destini wrote and illustrated her first book, The Dream Submarine to highlight her own method to return to sleep after a nightmare - a common issue for a creative (chaotic) mind.Lifelike, intense dreams led her to create this technique, which helps clear the mind and make it easier to fall back asleep. She adapted this technique for children - making it silly, fun, and easy to follow.A decade-plus of experience as a designer and illustrator led her to create colorful, one-of-a-kind illustrations and adorable characters. You can find more information about Destini's art on her website.
Karen Lantz
Karen Lantz is an award-winning quilter and the author of Jane Austen Quilts Inspired by Her Novels. She’s led quilting workshops at guilds around the U.S.A multi-decade veteran of technical design in the fashion industry and an F.I.T. grad, she has designed for several companies ranging from K-Mart to Calvin Klein. She is also a Certified Space Clearing practitioner. Karen splits her time between New York And Las Vegas where she lives with her husband. All she asks is that he loves and uses her quilts.
Jo Spiller
Jo Spiller holds a degree from the British Horse Society in England certifying her to train Olympic hopefuls. She is also a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In addition to acting professionally, Jo spent many years teaching. Her desire to make a difference in the world led her to combine her skills, creating and touring an anti-gang, anti-drug play in Texas with incarcerated juvenile capital offenders as the co-creators and performers.
Call Me Paint is her debut novel.
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SUBMISSIONS NOW ACCEPTED on a rolling basis. Please be patient after submitting. We strive to give every manuscript the attention it deserves, and this can take time. All submissions will receive a reply.
If you have a question regarding the status of your submission, you may inquire via email to masterfulpersonpublishing@gmail.com
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