Stories That Inspire. Books That Transform.
Discover powerful stories of resilience, healing, reinvention, and personal transformation. At Phoenix Ascend Press, we believe every story has the potential to inspire change and every reader deserves a story that speaks to their journey.
From Fire to Freedom
A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience
What happens when the life you have carefully built changes in ways you never imagined?
In From Fire to Freedom, Dr. Bertina M. Hooks shares a deeply personal journey through loss, disability, identity, faith, motherhood, and reinvention. Through honest storytelling, she invites readers to discover that adversity does not have to define the ending of their story.
Features:
- ✓ Family and relationships
- ✓ Motherhood
- ✓ Faith and healing
- ✓ Professional reinvention
- ✓ Resilience and hope
Meet the Voice Behind the Story
Dr. Bertina M. Hooks is a physician, entrepreneur, speaker, and author whose experiences navigating adversity and reinvention inspired the creation of Phoenix Ascend Press. Through her writing and speaking, she explores resilience, identity, leadership, healing, and the courage to embrace new beginnings.
Raising A Child While Growing Up Yourself
A heartfelt exploration of motherhood, infertility, regrets, growth, and raising a daughter while navigating life's unexpected seasons.
Coming SoonUpcoming Series by Dr. Hooks
- Future Physician Pathway SeriesGuidance for aspiring medical professionals navigating their journey.
- Career Pathway SeriesPractical guidance for career pivots and creating aligned futures.
- Burnout, Mindfulness & Resilience SeriesHelping professionals rediscover joy, meaning, and sustainable balance.
- DEI in Medicine SeriesFostering inclusive and equitable healthcare environments.
- Entrepreneurship SeriesBuilding purpose-driven businesses and leadership skills.
- Financial SeriesEmpowering financial literacy and long-term wealth building.
Future Initiatives
Our upcoming projects expand beyond traditional publishing to create immersive, transformative experiences.
Your Story Deserves to Be Heard.
Phoenix Voices Anthology Series
Have you experienced a defining moment that changed how you see yourself or the world? Phoenix Voices invites authentic stories of resilience, healing, identity, reinvention, courage, and hope.
Whether you are an established writer or sharing your story for the first time, your voice matters. The Phoenix Voices Anthology Series is a collaborative publishing initiative from Phoenix Ascend Press dedicated to amplifying authentic stories of resilience, healing, courage, and transformation.
We believe that some of life's greatest challenges become our greatest opportunities for growth. Through this anthology, we invite writers, professionals, leaders, caregivers, survivors, and everyday people to share their personal journeys in hopes of encouraging readers around the world.
Whether you've overcome burnout, rebuilt your identity after loss, navigated trauma, discovered purpose, strengthened your faith, or reinvented your life, your story matters.
Current Anthology Themes
We are seeking nonfiction, first-person stories that explore topics such as:
- ✓ Resilience
- ✓ Healing
- ✓ Identity
- ✓ Burnout and Recovery
- ✓ Trauma and Growth
- ✓ Reinvention
- ✓ Hope
- ✓ Faith
- ✓ Purpose
- ✓ Courage
- ✓ Advocacy
- ✓ Leadership
- ✓ Personal Transformation
- ✓ Finding Your Voice
- ✓ Overcoming Adversity
If your story aligns with one or more of these themes, we encourage you to submit.
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions from both first-time and experienced writers. You may submit:
- A completed manuscript if your story is already written.
- A detailed story proposal if your manuscript is still in development.
Stories should be:
- Original and unpublished.
- Written in first person.
- Nonfiction or memoir-style narrative.
- Authentic, encouraging, and aligned with the anthology's mission.
Submission Timeline
- Submission Portal Opens: Now
- Official Review Period Begins: November 1, 2026
- Submission Deadline: January 15, 2027
- Contributor Selection: January–February 2027
- Editing & Revisions: Spring 2027
- Publication: Summer/Fall 2027
Please note that while submissions are accepted now, all entries will remain in the queue until the official review period begins on November 1, 2026.
Why Contribute?
Selected contributors will have the opportunity to:
- Become a published author through Phoenix Ascend Press.
- Share their story with a global audience.
- Collaborate with a community of inspiring writers.
- Participate in the editorial process with professional guidance.
- Receive recognition as a contributing author.
- Help create a book that encourages healing, hope, and transformation for readers everywhere.
Ready to Share Your Story?
If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to tell your story, this is your invitation. We look forward to reading your submission and welcoming voices that reflect courage, resilience, and the transformative power of the human experience.
Author Community
Workshops, educational resources, and coaching programs for aspiring writers.
Companion Resources
Books integrated with courses, guided journals, and digital learning experiences.