Publishing with Purpose

Guiding meaningful stories from idea to print with care and intention.

Our Mission is to make sure your voice is heard

Our mission is to make sure your voice is heard, understood, and respected throughout the publishing process. Every story carries meaning, and we believe authors deserve a platform that honors their perspective while presenting their work with professionalism and care.

We work closely with you to protect the heart of your message while refining it for clarity, impact, and reach. From the first conversation to launch day, our focus is on amplifying your voice, not replacing it, so your book enters the world with confidence and intention.

Meet The Team

Angel Magasano

Founder & Publishing Director

Angel Magasano is the founder of Little Black Book Publishing and leads its author-first publishing vision. She oversees the creative direction of each project, guiding authors through a thoughtful, professional process rooted in clarity, collaboration, and purpose. Angel is passionate about helping meaningful stories come to life while ensuring every book meets LBB’s standards for quality and impact.

Shelly Snow-Pordea

Co-Founder & Editor In Chief

Shelly leads operations and project management at Little Black Book Publishing, ensuring every book moves smoothly from start to launch. She coordinates timelines, supports team collaboration, and provides authors with consistent, organized guidance throughout the publishing process. Her detail-oriented approach helps create a structured, reliable, and supportive experience for every author.

Where Expertise Comes Together

We work as a coordinated team of specialists who guide your book from concept to publication with clarity and care. Editors, designers, project managers, and marketing professionals collaborate behind the scenes, ensuring each phase is handled by the right expert while keeping communication simple and consistent for you. This team-based approach allows us to maintain high standards, thoughtful timelines, and a publishing experience that feels both structured and supportive from start to launch.

Denise P. McGrail

Editor/Writer

Denise P. McGrail is a novelist, developmental editor, ghostwriter, and self-publishing expert. With more than a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Denise has guided authors, business leaders, and media personalities in reaching wider audiences through strategic storytelling and expert editorial craft.

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Megan Wilson

Illustrator

Megan Wilson is an artist whose work is rooted in creativity and heart, with a passion for bringing joy and encouragement to others. She has illustrated several children’s books featuring whimsical hand lettering and hidden Easter eggs that invite readers to return again and again.

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Karen Tucker

Proofreader

Karen L. Tucker, the Comma Queen, has edited dozens of nonfiction books, including memoirs, motivational, and historical, and fiction, including women’s fiction, mysteries, and spy novels. While always ensuring the author’s voice shines through her editing process, Karen combines the insight of a reader with the detailed eye of a seasoned professional.

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