Having published 949 titles by authors from 67 nations, Beyond Publishing supports their authors by getting them on stages and promoting their books at the major books shows of the world through catalogs and foreign rights sales for maximum distribution.
From ghostwriting to global marketing, our integrated experts handle every step of an author’s journey — turning ideas into impactful, bestselling books. With Beyond Publishing, you’re not just publishing a book — you’re partnering with the world’s premier hybrid publishing team.
Michael D. Butler, known as “America’s Book Publisher,” is the Founder & CEO of Beyond Publishing, a global hybrid publishing leader with 900+ titles across 67 nations. With over 30 years in storytelling and media, he’s helped hundreds of authors go from idea to international bestseller.
He’s also the Founder of 1040Impact.org, empowering children across Asia — and he lives by the motto:
“The world is waiting for your story.”
Known as “The Idea Man,” Thom Black brings 50+ years of creative vision to Beyond Publishing, leading our Ghostwriting and Book-to-Movie divisions. Creator of the bestselling HarryMoon.org series with over 1 million books sold, Thom’s storytelling passion and boundless imagination continue to drive Beyond Publishing’s creative edge.
Vice President, Beyond Publishing
Born in New York and raised in San Diego, Felicity Graham is dedicated to delivering 5-star experiences for every author. She oversees onboarding, support, and the full publishing journey — ensuring each author’s path from idea to launch is smooth, personal, and world-class.
As Beyond Publishing’s first team member, Brittany Bearden brings over a decade of editorial excellence. Known for her ability to “make words sing,” she transforms manuscripts into powerful, engaging stories — guided by her belief to “edit for impact.”
Aura Adams, our AI-driven Chief Marketing Officer, fuses data intelligence with storytelling to help authors reach global audiences. Designed as the Author Universe Relationship Architect (AURA), she predicts trends, optimizes campaigns, and ensures every story finds its readers.
