A Short History of James Brown and Stone Ford Publishing Company

Founded in 1985, Stone Ford Publishing Company began as a small, independent press with a big mission: to give a voice to emerging authors and publish powerful, meaningful stories. At the heart of the company was James Brown, a passionate writer who believed that great literature could come from anywhere—and that new authors deserved a platform to be heard.

Under James’s leadership, Stone Ford grew steadily, building a reputation for quality, integrity, and an eye for undiscovered talent. Over the decades, the company published a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, helping to launch the careers of many now-established writers.

In 2016, recognizing the shift toward digital platforms and direct-to-reader models, James expanded the business by launching the Stone Ford Online Store. This new venture allowed readers to purchase books directly from the publisher, supporting authors more directly and offering exclusive titles and early releases.

Today, with 40 years of publishing history behind it, Stone Ford remains an independent, author-friendly publishing house. And James Brown, still writing and mentoring, continues to guide the company with the same dedication and passion that started it all