Circuit Breaker Books publishes Shockingly Good Stories. We specialize in contemporary literary fiction, genre fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction. Our innovative hybrid model includes invaluable services provided exclusively by Paper Chain Book Publishing Services, MindBuck Media, and Paper Jayne.
Circuit Breaker Books publishes Shockingly Good Stories specializing in contemporary literary fiction, genre fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction. Our innovative hybrid model includes invaluable services provided exclusively by Paper Chain Book Publishing Services, MindBuck Media, and Paper Jayne.
Design & Production
Vinnie Kinsella
He/They
Vinnie’s work with books began in the second grade when he and his classmates wrote and illustrated a story about the adventures of an ice-cream-loving giraffe. As an adult, his skills as a book designer and publication manager have been employed by a wide range of authors and publishers. Vinnie earned his master’s in writing and publishing from Portland State University, where he later returned to teach for seven years. He is the owner of Paper Chain Book Publishing Services
MARKETING & MANAGEMENT
Jessie Glenn
They/Them
Jessie Glenn started MindBuck Media book publicity in 2005 and has worked with small, medium and large publishers for a decade and a half on getting publicity clips and attention for authors and books. Jessie and team work relentlessly to get your book out into the world. Jessie is also a writer with clips in NYT, WaPo, Salon and elsewhere.
Managing Editor
Deborah Jayne
She/Her
Deborah Jayne is a literary publicist and editor with over fifteen years of experience in the publishing industry. Former director of publicity at Tin House Books and special sales manager at Timber Press, Deborah now focuses on freelance work. Her clients include publishing houses of all shapes and sizes, a NY literary agency, and independent authors of all stripes. Deborah specializes in the creation and review of proposal packages and query letters, award submissions, and book tours. She has an MA in writing through the book publishing program at Portland State University, and she lives in Portland, OR.