Keri-Rae Barnum has empowered hundreds of authors to launch and grow their writing careers with confidence and real-world results. She is the owner and CEO of New Shelves Books, where she partners with publishers and authors alike to strengthen production, distribution, and visibility in bookstores and libraries.
She is also the author of Tough Love for Indie Authors: An Honest Look at What It Takes to Win in Self-Publishing (Sibyl Writing Craft, February 2026), a practical guide grounded in her hands-on experience working across every stage of the publishing process to help indie authors publish, market, and sell their books. Through her work, Keri specializes in platform building, strategic book launches, and innovative marketing approaches that have helped numerous titles reach bestseller lists and long-term sales success.