
how we work
Expertise where it’s important and partnership where it’s meaningful.
We work with authors across all genres and have proudly published books from internationally recognized executives and celebrities as well as debut authors. We pride ourselves on identifying and shepherding new voices and rising talent while leading the evolution of the publishing industry’s business model.
We offer expertise where it’s important and partnership in decision-making where it’s meaningful. Our authors receive expert-level editorial and marketing support, as well as sales distribution and production across all formats, while having an equal voice when it comes to the publishing strategy, cover design, title, and book positioning.
Best in class distribution
We Are Proudly Distributed by Simon & Schuster Distribution Services.
This partnership will help Indigo soar to new heights by expanding our distribution to over 38,000 retailers nationally and internationally.
Through this partnership, our books are presented to book buyers across the country at independent bookstores, airport stores, and mid-level chains, such as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, as well as retailers, such as Target and Costco.

Our Executive Team
Bobby Dunaway
CEO
After starting in the production department, Bobby climbed through the ranks eventually stepping into the role of Publisher and CEO. In this role, he is deeply committed to expanding readership, empowering individuals to share their stories and wisdom, and leading the growth of Indigo River Publishing. He truly believes that when preparation meets opportunity, amazing things can happen.
Georgette Green
COO
Georgette oversees the acquisition of new books and has proudly acquired and published books from internationally recognized executives, business leaders, celebrated artists, influencers, actors, celebrities as well as debut authors. Prior to Indigo River, Georgette spent several years in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling and received her MA in professional counseling.

Keira Lopez
Chief of Staff
Keira is a Communication Professor who idolizes words—making her a perfect fit for a publisher! Her work enables our team to be effective liaisons for our authors and ensures we keep projects moving smoothly behind the scenes. Keira brings strategic insight and organizational clarity to our day-to-day operations. She lives in Dallas, TX (by way of KY, then NC!) with her two pups and guinea pigs.
Deborah Froese
Executive Editor
Deborah is an award-winning fiction author with a broad portfolio of published non-fiction, she illuminates the complexities of life by exploration through story. In addition to writing her own stories, as an editor and a teacher, she helps others craft theirs. “Light a spark by sharing your story,” she says. “It might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.”

Abby Dengler
Managing Editor
With expertise in developmental, line, and copyediting, Abby helps authors shape their truest words while navigating the creative process and the realities of publishing. She shepherds Indigo authors through every stage of production, making the journey as inspiring as the finished book itself. As a Committee Member for the IBPA, she champions excellence and collaboration in the industry. She lives in Pasadena and adores figure skating, library hauls, and her writing group.

Emma Elzinga
Creative Director
Emma is a graphic designer and artist with a love for literature, drawn to the intersection of visual art and storytelling. Emma is passionate about amplifying the work of Indigo River Publishing authors through beautiful book design.

Freya Murphy
Marketing Content Strategist
Freya spends her days in San Antonio, Texas where she can be found reading, writing, and ever-deciding between coffee or tea at home with her beloved cat. She finds joy in many aspects of books, but especially in being a beta reader where she finds mystical realms between pages while learning more about herself and the world in the process.

Nico Powell
Acquisitions Manager
Team Spotlight – Support & Emerging Talent
Our full team includes additional editors, designers, marketers, and support staff not listed here who all play a vital role in our mission.

Jenny Casey
Publishing Assistant
Jenny has an academic background in Interdisciplinary Studies (English, Psychology, and Human Services). Her lifelong passion for reading and creative writing has brought her to the publishing industry, and she is excited to assist authors on their journey to publication! Outside of professional pursuits, she loves travel, visual art, and cinema.

Maria Arozamena
Publishing Intern
Maria is a rising senior at Yale University studying English with a Writing Concentration and a certificate in Italian Studies. She is passionate about amplifying diverse narratives and inspiring storytelling in the publishing industry, and she is thrilled to work with Indigo River Publishing to make this mission possible! In her free time, Maria can be found painting, journaling, or meditating over a new book.
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