Who We Are
PHE Ink is Houston’s Premiere Micro Independent Publishing House created by authors with a business mind. Since we only publish 24 titles a year, we are vigilant when looking for the “right story”. We bridge gaps between large publishing houses and Print On Demand companies. And our primary objective is Getting Books into Readers’ Hands.
PHE Ink is more than just a publisher and 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 to managing the Author’s Social Media campaign. Our relationship does not end when your book is printed. Nor do we leave you to market and promote your book alone. We cultivate long-term standing relationships with each author. We develop project plans tailored to their needs and we provide assistance, cross promotions and support. We invest our money, time and efforts into you and your work while creating a foundation for authors to be self sufficient and sustainable.
Although PHE Ink is based in Houston, our presence expands to Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, California and Connecticut. Our genres span from Sci-Fi Speculative fiction, Mysteries, Suspense Thriller to Contemporary and Alternative Fiction. Our titles are globally distributed in print, eBook and The Espresso Book Machine®. We truly believe in our primary objective of “Getting Books into Readers’ Hands”.
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.
PHE Ink is more than just a publisher and 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 to managing the Author’s Social Media campaign. Our relationship does not end when your book is printed. Nor do we leave you to market and promote your book alone. We cultivate long-term standing relationships with each author. We develop project plans tailored to their needs and we provide assistance, cross promotions and support. We invest our money, time and efforts into you and your work while creating a foundation for authors to be self sufficient and sustainable.
Although PHE Ink is based in Houston, our presence expands to Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, California and Connecticut. Our genres span from Sci-Fi Speculative fiction, Mysteries, Suspense Thriller to Contemporary and Alternative Fiction. Our titles are globally distributed in print, eBook and The Espresso Book Machine®. We truly believe in our primary objective of “Getting Books into Readers’ Hands”.
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 Literary 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 into 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.
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 Partner
The daughter of an entrepreneur, Jean Holloway saw the only limitations you have are the ones you put on yourself. In the early 60s, her father owned his own cab in NY, which was unusual for a Black man armed with a tenth grade education.
Jean’s debut novel “Ace of Hearts” started in 1980, in answer to a bet, yet it wasn’t published until 2007. Her story’s moral: Never give up your dream.
Jean now lives in Kennesaw, GA with her husband, Fred and their dogs, Kayla and Max. Their six grown children all live nearby. They have ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Jean’s debut novel “Ace of Hearts” started in 1980, in answer to a bet, yet it wasn’t published until 2007. Her story’s moral: Never give up your dream.
Jean now lives in Kennesaw, GA with her husband, Fred and their dogs, Kayla and Max. Their six grown children all live nearby. They have ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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.
Currently, she resides in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and continues to enjoy reading and writing in her spare time.
Editor
Born and raised in New York City, Kim Benjamin is the second oldest and only girl of six children. In May 2000, she graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and works as a Senior Accountant for a leading HVAC company. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and enjoys reading and cooking.
Kim currently resides in Georgia where she shares her life with Darien, her husband of 16 years and their two precious sons, Jordan and Kyle.
Kim currently resides in Georgia where she shares her life with Darien, her husband of 16 years and their two precious sons, Jordan and Kyle.
Editor
Jeanie Callaghan is a widow with three daughters and eight grandchildren. Her love of writing began as a child, when she wrote plays for her schoolmates to perform at recess. In the past, she has had a monthly essay column with the North Georgia Star newspaper.
Currently, her hobbies include collaging and watercolor. Jeanie says, “I’ve known Jean for several years, and we have shared a lot of experiences together. I’m thrilled to be able to be a part of the creation of PHE Ink.”
Currently, her hobbies include collaging and watercolor. Jeanie says, “I’ve known Jean for several years, and we have shared a lot of experiences together. I’m thrilled to be able to be a part of the creation of PHE Ink.”
