Our Story
PenMerge was founded on a simple premise: great books deserve great readers, without the friction, delays, or creative compromises of traditional publishing. We give authors full creative control, backed by high-end editing, design, and marketing.
We combine deep publishing experience with modern marketing strategies, supporting authors through every phase of the book lifecycle, from manuscript development and cover design to global distribution and high-impact launch campaigns. At PenMerge, every book is 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 marketing strategies. PenMerge is a full-service author services team that helps ambitious authors craft, launch, and sell their books with complete peace of mind. We work for you, guiding your vision from raw manuscript to global bookstores and engaged readers.
By bringing developmental editing, bespoke cover design, interior typography, global distribution, author branding, and targeted ad campaigns into one unified process, we help your story make a lasting commercial and cultural impact. You keep full ownership and control of your book, with a dedicated team behind you at every step.
Us in Numbers
$100M+
Clients’ Income during the Last Quarter
5
Industry Awards
355
Business Partners in over 30 Countries
10+
Years of Experience