- CEO Ross Williams
- Dec 27, 2025
- 7 min read
Updated: Jan 6
Williams Commerce Publishing
Although words are my primary focus as an author and publisher, I recognize the power of numbers. In 2025, we published 25 books. Below is the list commemorating all of the books we have published this year, along with a publisher’s note of what makes the publication special to us.
Publisher’s Note: This book will always be special to me for multiple reasons, but the main reason is that I had the privilege of collaborating with a classmate and high school friend. It’s inspirational to see how Senais has evolved from the teenager I met to the man he is today. Senais is a music director, pianist, and nonprofit owner who has donated hundreds of instruments to children in New Orleans and created a children’s book that’s making an impact worldwide.
Publisher’s Note: I learned so much from working with Steven in such a short amount of time. On our first call, several book ideas came to mind, but the one he was most passionate about was farming. In this book, Steven introduced me to a new world and made me realize how important it is to introduce readers to farming. Farming is too important in our society not to have a fundamental knowledge of it. Adults can benefit from this children’s book too!
Publisher’s Note: This was a book I wish I had before I started college. Wade’s authentic storytelling gave me a cinematic front-row seat to his journey of navigating college and excelling in a new environment that forced him to evolve. Wade’s story and clever title show students that they should see themselves as more than their grade point average.
Publisher’s Note: As a reader, I have the utmost appreciation for the author’s vulnerability on sensitive topics and her mindset to embrace forgiveness. Many times, people tell us how we should feel about relationships and conflict, but Chandra turned to God internally for discernment rather than seeking outside validation. This book is especially beneficial for readers who want to improve their relationships with their parents and overcome insecurities that are holding them back in life.
Publisher’s Note: This book is truly one of a kind. From travel tips to exposure to a new career to storytelling about the author’s background, Ask Alice Travels provides readers with intrinsic value. Alice’s main focus while crafting her book was to provide as much value as she could to readers, and she delivered on that.
Publisher’s Note: There would be no Williams Commerce without this author, my mother. Her superior support isn’t the only reason for that sentiment. Seeing my mom study long hours to get her master’s degree when I was a child showed me the power of extended focus. My mom’s second book,, Beautiful Brave Black Girl Weathering The Storm,, pays tribute to our neighborhood, where our family has been rooted in community since the 1920s,, and her series encourages young Black girls to embrace their fears and recognize their inner strength.
Publisher’s Note: This empowering workbook/coloring book is crafted to awaken children’s artistic skills and improve confidence and self-esteem. Inspiring affirmations from A-Z not only improve children’s vocabulary but also teach them positive language that helps build self-confidence.
Publisher’s Note: Incorporating fun activities like this coloring book will help children learn about Jesus in an interactive way. Despite attending church throughout my childhood, I learned many things from this unique faith-based coloring book. It was fulfilling to watch this book evolve from a traditional coloring book to one with stories and depictions from the Bible.
Publisher’s Note: Dr. Audrey's combination of personal experiences and professional knowledge provides readers with a unique opportunity to learn from an accomplished mental health therapist behind the scenes and to normalize common mental health challenges. The gems she provides in her book equip readers with the proper tools to help improve their mental health and deepen their sense of gratitude.
Publisher’s Note: For years, I have told authors that the content in the book is far more important than the page count. This short read will have the deepest impact on you. Regina’s book provokes some of life’s deepest emotions, and I highly recommend it for anyone who has lost someone close to them.
Publisher’s Note: This book and Brittanni’s journey is a testament to the fact that God will show you when it’s your time to become an author or accomplish something groundbreaking. If her book had been released on her original release date, it wouldn’t have contained the raw, heartfelt experiences that helped her evolve into the author, mother, and leader she is today. The stories, knowledge, and experiences she shares in “It’s My Turn” go beyond the depth of someone’s skin color or gender.
Publisher’s Note: Zoe's passion and love for her country bleed through the pages. This masterpiece demonstrates the importance of writing about subjects you are passionate about. The illustrations, the choice of vocabulary, and the attention to detail throughout the book show her love and pride for Jamaica and its culture. Children don’t have to leave their homes to get a snapshot of Jamaica by reading this J is for Jamaica Alphabet Book.
Publisher’s Note: Reading Little Orphan Ashley’s story made me want to continue reading about her life through adulthood. This is a perfect example of how you start a book series and a movement to go with it. Little Orphan Ashley is a cinematic snapshot of Dayna Dorsey’s early childhood that brings readers into her world and gives them a glimpse of what many foster kids experience.
Publisher’s Note: I’ll forever be proud of how Lacree illustrated her first book without previous experience illustrating books. Since publishing and illustrating her book, she has illustrated two more literary publications. Lacree crafted a children’s book to help bi-racial and multicultural individuals embrace their identities.
Publisher’s Note: Rashia’s book is a movie from beginning to end. I have never been to Tampa, but it felt like I was with Rashia every step of her journey. Although her book was very entertaining, there was more to it than entertainment. Rashia’s business mind and ability to learn on the fly display supreme intelligence and adaptability.
Publisher’s Note: Deshanna did an amazing job of creating a fictional world that will enhance children’s imagination and creativity. Her profession of speech pathology shines through her masterful storytelling skills. This is the second installment of her Smart Cookie Books series, written to improve childhood literacy, and her second publication with Williams Commerce.
Publisher’s Note: When you talk about an author bringing their scenes to life and making the words pop off the page, Shada did that perfectly. Her storytelling and character development skills would leave you to believe she is on her tenth. However, this was her first book, and she has another one coming soon!
Publisher’s Note: Nothing determines a person’s life experience more than their nutrition. What better timing than early childhood for readers to learn healthy eating habits? I use Xavier as an example of what to do after you publish your first book. He has gotten his books into various school systems, consistently promotes his book series, and has developed an operation to publish new books at a continuous pace.
Publisher’s Note: All humans are equipped with some sort of superpower that makes them unique. It’s best to remind people of that during childhood, when their minds are most impressionable. Triasia did a tremendous job helping kids discover their superpower and what makes them unique.
Publisher’s Note: I wish I could gift each black man across the world with this book. Many of the battles black men face are universal, regardless of their geographic region or economic status. Jehyve uses his voice and experiences not only to be a voice for black men across the world, but also to be a source of understanding for our demographic.
Publisher's Note: Jocilyn Carver’s journey of becoming an author is a testament to how far inspiration can take you. Jocilyn shared with me that another Williams Commerce publication, Surviving O Block, written by Chicago rap artist Prince Dre, inspired her to create a book honoring her grandparents. Since the release of her book, Jocilyn has been featured in the news, received rave reviews, and has made an impact in her community.
Publisher's Note: Potent and powerful poetry is what Whylde Chylde has mastered. This is her second release with Williams Commerce. The Album has an entirely different aesthetic from her debut release, Soul Secrets, yet it shares the same poetry that makes readers reflect on their unexpressed thoughts and suppressed emotions. The author carefully selected art to accompany each poem.
Publisher's Note: This book is a gem for new and seasoned therapists. Therapists have one of the most demanding and important jobs in society. Being in the correct environment can greatly impact their work experience. The Counselor Kickstart evaluates all business routes for therapists and is an effective tool to help them grow their Zeel’sss and improve their work experience.
Big Zeel's Classics Coloring Book: By Antwon Blake
Publisher's Note: Antwon Blake is an exemplary entrepreneur who has displayed the same aggression at every stage of his career as an NFL cornerback, businessman, and author. He has consistently built impactful businesses and authored meaningful books since retiring from football. It was a smart business move to create his fourth publication and second coloring book, inspired by one of his business’s Big Zeel’s projects.
Publisher's Note: Triasia continues to do a tremendous job of pouring into the youth by reminding boys that it’s ok to cry and girls that they are beautiful. She has established a powerful brand and a book series dedicated to uplifting children.
