Each year, members of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) churn out hundreds of thousands — perhaps millions — of words. While some of ASJA members’ writing exists only in the fleeting digital world, other works are books that will stand the test of time.
To close out the year, we’ve attempted to round up all the new books by ASJA members that have been published since Jan 1., 2025. We found close to 20, including travel guides, books on history and business, novels, short stories, and more.
Since this is the first time (that we know of) we’ve compiled such a list, we realize we may have missed some members’ books. If you wrote a book that should be on the list, please contact the office to be added, asjaoffice@asja.org.
If you’re an ASJA member and have written a book that will be out in 2026, please remember to share when it’s published by filling out the member news form on the ASJA website. We’ll include your news in the ASJA Weekly newsletter, which is what we used to create this year’s list.
Books ASJA Members Published in 2025
Without further ado, here’s the list, in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. In addition to the author’s name, each listing includes the book title, publisher, publication date, and a link, in case you want to find out more, or buy a copy.
Suzanne Bowness‘s book, “The Feisty Freelancer: A Friendly Guide to Visioning, Planning, and Growing Your Writing Business,” was released on Jan. 7, by Dundurn Press.
Nancy Christie’s ninth book and latest short story collection, “The Language of Love and Other Stories,” was released by Unsolicited Press in February in e-book and paperback formats.
Margie Zable Fisher co-authored “The Cabernet Club,” a novel started by her mother, Rona S. Zable and published by Sibylline Press. Finishing the novel and getting it published by a small press fulfilled a deathbed promise Zable Fisher made to her mother.
Jason Frye authored two travel guidebooks through Avalon Travel/Hachette Book Group. “Moon USA National Parks Hiking” includes 100 hikes for a range of abilities and experience plus 100 bonus things to do, see, and stay nearby. “Moon North Carolina with Great Smoky Mountains National Park” covers travel and vacation tips for North Carolina from the Atlantic Coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains; and includes where to stay, what to do, where to eat, and plenty of things to love.
Margie Goldsmith‘s memoir, “Becoming a Badass: From Fearful to Fierce,” was published Sept. 30. The book is also available in audiobook format.
Sandra Gurvis published the travel guidebook “Day Trips From Columbus (4th ed.)” through Globe Pequot, including getaway ideas for the local traveler a few hours away from the center of Ohio (as opposed to the center of the universe).
Candy B. Harrington authored a travel guidebook “Utah National Parks for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers,” published by C&C Creative Concepts. The guidebook includes detailed information about wheelchair-accessible trails, sites, lodging options, tours, restaurants and attractions in and near Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands national parks.
Veda Boyd Jones released the first two books in the Lost Creek novel series: “The West End of Main” and “309 Main Street.” Both are available as e-books on Amazon.
Allison Joyner wrote “It’s Not a Joke Unless Two People Laugh,” a children’s book, which was self-published via Ingram Spark. When a young girl deflects negative experiences she had at school on her little brother, she is taught an important lesson from her father on treating people how she wants to be treated.
Lori Miller Kase‘s debut young adult novel, “The Accident,” was published on Oct. 15by Woodhall Press. The book was the 2024 YA finalist for The Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature.
Heather Kerrigan‘s book, “Beer, Brats, and Cheese: A Wisconsin Road Trip,” was released on Feb. 25, by the University of Wisconsin Press. It takes readers on a tour through the best breweries, creameries, and more Wisconsin has to offer.
Suzanne Loebl, a 50-year ASJA member and ASJA career achievement recipient, recently completed her 15th book, “Plunder and Survival: Stories of Loss, Theft, Recovery, and Migration of Nazi-Uprooted Art,” written with Abigail Wilentz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing in October.
Angie Mangino‘s “18th Century Tottenville History Comes Alive” released Nov.r 2, exploring how this Staten Island community evolved during the 1700s. Through “Imagine” sections, readers experience Revolutionary War tensions and colonial life.
Susan Newman‘s book, “Just One: The New Science, Secrets & Joy of Parenting an Only Child,” was released on July 15 by Prometheus Books/Globe Pequot Press.
Michelle Rafter, ASJA Publications Chair, wrote a free e-book available exclusively to ASJA members, “Building an Independent Writing Business: Your Guide to Thriving as a Self-Employed Journalist, Content Writer, or Nonfiction Author.”
Jennifer Riggins‘s new free e-book, “AI for the Enterprise: The Playbook for Developing and Scaling Your AI Strategy,” was published by The News Stack. The playbook examines the top-down strategy all organizations need to adopt a secure, measurable and incremental approach to AI.
Kelly Boyer Sagert‘s new book, “Lorain County Family Recipes: History and Tradition from Plum Dumplings to Pierogis,” was released by The History Press/Arcadia Publishing. The book shares incredible immigration and migration stories and fascinating culinary traditions and delicious recipes.
Brette Sember self-published “Wintertide: Survive and Thrive in the Year’s Coldest, Darkest Season,” a self-help guide filled with tips and resources for learning to embrace winter instead of hating it.
Alice Sullivan co-authored “The Definitive Guide to Ghostwriting” with Alee Anderson. The book was released on Oct. 14 by Gatsby House Books.
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