Our Story
PenMerge was founded on a simple premise: brilliant ideas deserve world-class publishing without the friction, delays, or creative compromises of traditional publishing models. We bridge the gap between complete author creative control and high-end editorial and design standards.
We combine deep publishing industry experience with modern growth strategies, supporting authors through every phase of the literary lifecycle, from manuscript development and cover design to global store distribution and high-impact launch campaigns. At PenMerge, we treat every book as an enduring literary asset.
Our Team
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Jen Harris
Managing Editor & Publishing Lead
Over 12 years of editorial experience refining fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. Jen oversees developmental editing, structural pacing, and final production standards for every PenMerge title.
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Jeroen Leeuw
Head of Creative & Book Design
Specializing in custom typography, bespoke hardcover design, and interior typesetting. Jeroen crafts visual identities that ensure books command attention across retail display cases and digital storefronts.
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Sheryl Bates
Author Growth & Marketing Strategist
Expert in digital reader campaigns, Amazon media management, and PR outreach. Sheryl builds multi-channel launch funnels that transform authors into category leaders and establish long-term readership.
Our Approach
We combine traditional editorial rigor with modern digital growth strategies. PenMerge offers a high-touch, end-to-end publishing infrastructure that empowers ambitious authors to craft, launch, and scale market-defining books with complete peace of mind. Let our team guide your vision from raw manuscript to global bookstore distribution with clarity and precision.
By integrating developmental editing, bespoke cover design, interior typography, global distribution setup, author branding, and targeted reader ad campaigns into a single unified process, we ensure your story makes a lasting commercial and cultural impact. You keep full ownership of your intellectual property while gaining the full-scale production power of an elite publishing house.
Us in Numbers
$100M+
Clients’ Income during the Last Quarter
5
Industry Awards
355
Business Partners in over 30 Countries
10+
Years of Experience