Who We Are
PHE Ink is Houston’s Premiere Independent Publishing House created by authors with a business mind. We bridge gaps between large publishing houses and Print On Demand companies. And our primary objective is Getting Books into Reader’s Hands.
We do more than publish books. We are a full service firm that assists authors with their literary needs – from formalizing ideas for a storyline to marketing and promoting a printed book.
Our relationship does not end when your book is printed. Nor do we leave you to market and promote your book alone. We invest our time and efforts into you and your work.
PHE Ink may be the publisher for you. Whether you have completed a non-fiction book, penned a romance series, or have no idea where to start your story. We have comprehensive packages that suit your needs that can include writing assistance, editing, cover and interior layout and book marketing assistance. Together, we will create a successful literary path for you.
Our Team
Managing Executive
TL James established PHE Ink, Writing Solutions Firm, after working with aspiring writers and entrepreneurs one-on-one to create their literary voice and penned their goals in to objective for business plans. Her unique writing style for organization help these writing formulate their ideas while keeping the creative process flowing.
While working with her clients, she decided to branch out and create an independent publishing house. At PHE, Ink, the author receives a literary success project plan, which interweaves marketing, publishing and promotions throughout the literary process.
Managing Editor
Charisse Chambers-Smiley was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in South Florida. Her love for reading blossomed early and she read whatever and whenever she could. Once she could hold a pencil, she discovered the joy of writing, and her first comic book was penned at age seven. In her teen years, she continued to increase her passion for writing and literature by taking Advanced Placement Language arts courses in high school, in addition to entering and winning a variety of poetry and essay contests.
Currently, she resides in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and continues to enjoy reading and writing in her spare time.
Projects:
The Frog Pond
The MPire: Trinity
Senior Editor
Details Coming Soon