Your words.
Our expertise.
Paula Howard formed A Howard Activity, LLC, in 2016 as an independent publishing house dedicated to bringing exceptional stories to life — with editorial care, beautiful design, and a passion for the written word. The company's imprint is AHA Publishers.
"Every great book begins with a single, courageous sentence."
Paula Howard believes publishing is a partnership. Her partnerships with writers are close bonds at every stage — from manuscript to market — ensuring that each writer's voice is heard exactly as intended.
With decades of experience in editorial development, book design, and content development, we bring the full weight of our professional expertise to independent authors ensuring their vision is presented upon publication.
Our Story→What We Do
Publishing, from first draft to final shelf.
Editing & Development
Structural editing, line editing, and proofreading that honours your voice while sharpening every page.
Design & Production
Cover design, interior layout, and typesetting crafted to the highest standards of the publishing industry.
Promotion & Publicity
Strategic placement across retail channels, alongside targeted marketing that connects your book with its ideal readers.
Published Titles
Stories we've helped tell.
Literary Fiction
Sabotage
Dave McKeon
Memoir
Barrel Rolls Around the Moon
Kathy Hirtz M.D.
Historical Fiction
The Return of George Washington
Gil Hudson
My protagonist, Lou Gault, is alive and well in his four book series especially because I worked with AHA Publishers to bring him to life. They are experienced and wise in the ways of the publishing world. Kudos for their professionalism. I highly recommend them.
Dave McKeon
Author, the Lou Gault Thriller Series
Ready to publish your story?
Let's talk about your manuscript and how we can bring it to the world together.