Our Story
A publishing house built on passion for the written word.
For over a decade, Paula Howard has championed authors who have something meaningful to say — and helped them say it beautifully.
How it began
Paula Howard founded A Howard Activity, LLC, whose imprint is AHA Publishers, after years in healthcare, then in the business world as Director of Communications first for several prestigious healthcare facilities in Ohio, followed by years in the business environment for a commercial real estate developer before branching off on her own. Serving in the Peace Corps, she experienced the human condition of third world countries first hand, returning to the United States with its opportunities of a lifetime.
In 2016, she set out to build something different: a publishing house where editorial quality came first, and authors are treated as partners; where every book is given the time and care it deserves, knowing there is no shelf life for a great idea.
Today, Paula Howard works with a small, dedicated team of editors, designers, and publishing professionals who share her founding vision. We are proudly independent, fiercely editorial, and deeply committed to the authors we serve.
What We Believe
Our publishing philosophy.
Editorial First
Every decision we make — from cover design to marketing strategy — begins with the manuscript. The writing always comes first.
Author as Partner
We don't publish books for authors. We publish books with them. Your vision guides every stage of our process.
Craft Over Commerce
We measure success by the quality of the work and the longevity of a book's life — not by first-week sales figures.
Lasting Relationships
Many of our authors have published multiple books with us. We build careers, not just titles.
Experience
Over twenty-five years of publishing experience.
Let's work together.
If you have a manuscript you believe in, we'd love to hear from you.