5 Prince Publishing is an independent publishing house dedicated to introducing fresh voices across popular fiction genres. Specializing in digital and print formats, we partner with Ingram to ensure our books are widely accessible on major online platforms and available for purchase in brick-and-mortar stores. Our authors collaborate closely with skilled editors and our management team, working together to create the highest quality books.
We are currently fully staffed and not accepting
unsolicited resumes or applications for employment or freelance opportunities at this time.
unsolicited resumes or applications for employment or freelance opportunities at this time.
Bernadette Soehner - Founder/CEO
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Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie writes contemporary romances and believes in Happily Ever After. The married mother of five believes in love at first sight, quick love, and second chances. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a certified instructor and holds a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. She loves Tai Chi, traveling to Disney parks, and having lunch with friends. When not writing, or running her own publishing house, Bernadette is probably immersed in a Rom Com, from which she will often quote one-liners.
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Cate Byers - Managing Editor
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Cate is our Managing Editor. She works with our Editors and Beta Readers, and also coordinates the formatting and typesetting stages of our production.
Since earning a degree in writing and narrative arts, she has gained editorial experience in a wide range of forms - from novels to textbooks, from scientific reports to narrative and web copy. In editing fiction manuscripts she is skilled in all genres. Having lived in several different countries, Cate also has a unique grasp of jargon, accent and dialectal nuance in the written form. Her Masters degree in Administrative Leadership also helps her in keeping us organized. She has owned a desktop publishing and copywriting business for over a decade. She also has a Masters in Teaching, and enjoys her days with elementary school kids. She and her husband of twenty-five years have three sons, and work from Australia, where they seek to utilize their stack of passports and cherished school breaks as frequently as possible with international adventures. |
Jessica Mehring - Editor
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Jessica Mehring is a Colorado-based editor, author, and consultant with a strong opinion on the Oxford comma.
Jessica was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and is working on a master’s degree in communication from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She has a knack for being able to see the big picture and the small details at the same time, making her a natural born editor. Jessica believes that history and nature are our greatest teachers, yet she is also endlessly fascinated by technology and the human brain. She loves reading, walks in the woods, and creating and collecting art. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and more pets than she’d like to admit to — and her growing collection of books and office supplies are slowly taking over their house. |
Lauren Newman Lipp-PR & Marketing
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Lauren Newman Lipp is a Colorado native. She was born and raised in Colorado Springs but has called Northern Colorado her home for the past 13 years. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Following university, she taught middle school Language Arts, but decided to follow her dreams and pursue a career in writing and the publishing community. She currently works in PR and social media but writes love stories and poetry when she can find the time. She’s a stereotypical millennial with an infinite love of Harry Potter, early 2000s emo pop-punk music, and a good Rom-Com. She enjoys sharing her love of romance and reading with anyone who will listen!
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Courtney Davis - Submissions Coordinator
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Courtney Davis is an author and teacher with a masters degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Idaho. She has been writing books for many years as well as being an avid reader from a young age. She lives in North Idaho with her family where she enjoys the sun when it’s out, yoga, and hiking.
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The Story behind 5 Prince Publishing
5 Prince Publishing was founded in 2011 by Bernadette Soehner, an author who, after experiencing a challenging publishing deal, sought a better way to bring her hard-earned work to readers. Recognizing the need for a more author-centric approach, Bernadette established 5 Prince Publishing, initially to publish her own books. However, it wasn’t long before other authors, disillusioned by the daunting process of traditional publishing, began submitting their work to her.
With a strong belief in the power of a small press, Bernadette focused on eBook distribution and print-on-demand services, providing authors with greater control over the publication process. 5 Prince Publishing quickly earned a reputation as a mid-sized house that values collaboration and respects the voices of its authors. The company operates with the understanding that publishing a book is a collective effort, one that honors the dedication and creativity of each writer.
Today, Bernadette is an international bestselling author, and many authors under the 5 Prince Publishing banner have also achieved bestseller status. As the industry evolves, Bernadette and her team continue to adapt, staying at the forefront of innovative publishing and promotion strategies to support their authors’ success.
With a strong belief in the power of a small press, Bernadette focused on eBook distribution and print-on-demand services, providing authors with greater control over the publication process. 5 Prince Publishing quickly earned a reputation as a mid-sized house that values collaboration and respects the voices of its authors. The company operates with the understanding that publishing a book is a collective effort, one that honors the dedication and creativity of each writer.
Today, Bernadette is an international bestselling author, and many authors under the 5 Prince Publishing banner have also achieved bestseller status. As the industry evolves, Bernadette and her team continue to adapt, staying at the forefront of innovative publishing and promotion strategies to support their authors’ success.
