Official Short Bio

J. J. Hebert is the bestselling author of numerous books, including his acclaimed debut Unconventional and The Backwards K, which, according to Newsweek, is currently in development for film adaptation. His latest #1 bestsellers, published in 2025 and 2026, are The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth, The Hands-On Author: Taking Control of Your Book Marketing Journey, and Weepy the Dragon: Standing Tall. A lifelong New England resident, Hebert frequently weaves the region’s landscapes and atmosphere into his fiction. He is also the award-winning CEO and Founder of MindStir Media, a company that USA Today called “the leading provider of self-publishing and book marketing services.” Discover more about J. J. Hebert and his books at jjhebertonline.com, and join his community of over 2 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @authorjjhebert.

Articles, TV & Podcasts

Fox Business: Get Down to Business with Kevin Harrington
ABC Action News: Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend
USA Today: The Breaking of Time Explores Power, Identity, and Family Secrets
USA Today: Manhattan Book Group is Reshaping Book Publishing with J.J. Hebert at its Helm
Newsweek: ‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Greenlights Amazon Bestseller ‘The Backwards K’ by J.J. Hebert
Hollywood Life: Mindstir Media, the Top Hybrid Publisher in America, Opens Doors for Authors With the Help of Mariel Hemingway & J.J. Hebert
Men’s Journal: How USA Today Best-Selling Author J.J. Hebert Helps Entrepreneurs Grow their Brands by Publishing Books
Maxim: How J.J. Hebert is Revolutionizing Indie Book Publishing
OK! Magazine: J.J. Hebert is The Celebrity Matchmaker for Books
Closer Weekly: Jesse Metcalfe of ‘Desperate Housewives’ Ventures into Book Promo with USA Today Bestseller J.J. Hebert & MindStir Media
Forbes: Five Important Steps To Write And Publish A Business Book To Grow Your Brand
Forbes: Don’t Self-Publish A Book Before Answering These Crucial Questions
Forbes: 15 Proven Methods To Preserve Security In Remote Work Environments
Forbes: How Under Armour Stole Steph Curry from Nike
Forbes: A Checklist For Creating Speaking Engagements As A Self-Published Writer
Forbes: 16 Ways To Preserve Company Culture In A Remote Environment
Forbes: Three Factors To Consider As You Assemble An Elite Team
Forbes: Influencer Marketing: A Secret Weapon For Book Promotion
Forbes: How To Spread The Word About Your Book Without Using Social Media
Forbes: Getting Published Takes Time: A Guide to Self-Publishing Your Book
Forbes: Five Benefits of Making Your Self-Published Book An Audiobook
Forbes: Self-Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing: Pros and Cons for Leaders to Consider
Forbes: How Self-Published Writers Can Become A Bestseller
Forbes: Hybrid Publishing for Entrepreneur Authors
Entrepreneur: This Bestselling Author Is the Entrepreneur To Watch In 2023
Entrepreneur: A Leading Publisher Shares 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Write And Publish a Book
Entrepreneur: Thinking About Writing a Book? Here’s Why You Should Publish it Yourself.
Entrepreneur: More Than Money: 4 Types of Value Found in a Self-Published Book
Entrepreneur: Planning to Self-Publish Your First Book? Avoid These 6 Rookie Mistakes at All Costs
Entrepreneur: 5 Ways to Get the Internet Buzzing Over Your Self-Published Book
Entrepreneur: Best Books, Podcasts and Streaming Shows for Entrepreneurs This Summer
Entrepreneur: Are Fully-Remote Businesses the Future?
Entrepreneur: 5 Ways to Make Passive Income as a Writer
Entrepreneur: The Step-By-Step Process to Using Ghostwriting as a Shortcut to Publish Your Book
Entrepreneur: How to Write a Book Like James Patterson
Inc: 3 Key Methods to Make Big Money Off of Your Latest Book
Business Insider: 3 reasons entrepreneurs should forego traditional book deals for self-publishing
Business Insider: 5 low-cost marketing strategies to get the best value for your self-published book
Yahoo Finance: How Entrepreneur & No. 1 Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert is Reshaping Self-Publishing with MindStir Media
Yahoo Entertainment: Author and Publisher J.J. Hebert is Taking Instagram by Storm with 125,000 Followers
Yahoo Finance: Self-Publishing on the Rise with MindStir Media
International Business Times: J.J. Hebert is the Entrepreneur to Watch in 2021 for His Transformative Work in Self-Publishing
LA Weekly: Manhattan Book Group and J.J. Hebert: A Dynamic Duo Marking a New Era for Indie Publishing in New York City
Los Angeles Magazine: Manhattan Book Group: Leading Independent Publisher in NYC Under Guidance of Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert
Los Angeles Magazine: Meet MindStir PR, the Top Los Angeles Public Relations Agency
Digital Journal: J.J. Hebert’s MindStir Media, the top self-publishing company in the US, helps authors find an audience
Haute Living: Introducing J.J. Hebert, the USA Today/Wall Street Journal Bestseller Responsible for Publishing Over 1,000 Titles
Influencive: Top 5 Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2021
The Good Men Project: J.J. Hebert, the Self-Publishing Guru, Is Leveling the Field for Authors With His Agency MindStir Media
The Good Men Project: Man-To-Man with Author and Self-Publishing Guru J.J. Hebert
The Good Men Project: Renowned CEO J.J. Hebert Launches Book Publisher Mindstir Media onto the Inc. 5000 for a Second Time
LA Progressive: Meet J.J. Hebert, an Esteemed Entrepreneur Who Built a Multimillion-Dollar Book Self-Publishing Firm, MindStir Media, with $700
Entrepreneurs On Fire (podcast): How to Use a Published Book as a Marketing Tool to Grow Your Business
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (podcast): Award-Winning Self-Publishing with MindStir Media’s J.J. Hebert
Nonfiction Authors Association (podcast): How to Get Editorial Book Reviews and Reviews from Your Readers
Thrive Global: A Discussion with J.J. Hebert on How He Used His Authority as a Bestselling Author to Grow His Business and Take Control of His Life
Valiant CEO: J.J. Hebert’s MindStir Media Hits the Inc. 5000 List Again, Continuing to Transform Book Publishing
Mid-Day: How Influencer and #1 Best-Selling Author J.J. Hebert Sold Over 100,000 Copies of His Debut Novel
Disrupt Magazine: How Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert is Shaking Up Self-Publishing
Authority Magazine: Interview for the “5 things you need to know to become a great author” series
Vents Magazine: J.J. Hebert Transforms the Book Publishing World by Connecting Indie Authors with Celebrities Kevin Harrington and Mariel Hemingway
NH Business Review: Self-publishing firm finds a national audience
London Daily Post: How entrepreneur and #1 bestselling author J.J. Hebert started MindStir Media, a book publishing empire
The Los Angeles Tribune: USA Today Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert, Founder of MindStir Media, Links Authors to Celebrities to Aid in Book Promotion
The Chicago Journal: Meet J.J. Hebert, the USA Today Bestselling Author Helping Authors Market Books Alongside Celebrities
Newstrail: Shark Tank Star Kevin Harrington Praises Self-Publishing Platform MindStir Media and Founder J.J. Hebert
California Herald: Bestselling author J.J. Hebert shares 3 ways self-publishing a book can grow your brand
The American Reporter: Renowned entrepreneur & bestselling author J.J. Hebert discusses the importance of entrepreneurship during COVID-19 and beyond
Digital Weekday: Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and best-selling author J.J. Hebert partner to provide book publishing and promotion for authors
Grind Success: Meet J.J. Hebert, Founder of MindStir Media, a Leading Self-Publishing Company that Grew from Humble Beginnings

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Interesting Facts

• J.J. has a social media community of over 1 million followers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok combined
• Over 1,000 books published as the owner & CEO of MindStir Media
• His company, MindStir Media, was named to the 2023 & 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
• He founded MindStir Media in 2009 with only $700 in the bank
• Numerous award-winners and bestsellers produced
• Partnered with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington & Mariel Hemingway
• Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine
• Member of the Forbes Business Council
• He’s a co-creator of Mariel Hemingway’s Book Club
• Created and runs the Author Accelerator Facebook group, a private community where J.J. shares self-publishing and marketing tips
• Launched MindStir Book School, a free program that shows writers the ins and outs of writing, publishing and marketing
• Grew MindStir Media into the “leading provider of self-publishing and book marketing services in the United States” as per USA Today.
• Hebert launched MindStir PR to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers get the best publicity
• His book, The Backwards K, was featured on a billboard in Times Square

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