Whispering Angel Books

What Whispering Angel Books does

Whispering Angel Books is an independent publishing company headquartered in Orlando, Florida that produces inspirational poetry anthologies and true-life story collections. Its catalog comprises eight titles, including Soul Survivors: From Trauma to Triumph, Miracles & Extraordinary Blessings, Nurturing Paws, Hope Whispers, Living Lessons, Littlest Blessings, Angel's Dance, and Stir-Fried Memories, most of which aggregate contributions from 274-277 individual writers and poets each. The company also sells a small line of inspirational merchandise — canvas wall art, velveteen blankets, and decorative pillows — through an Etsy storefront branded Whispering Angel Store.

There is no proprietary technology stack disclosed; the business operates on a traditional print and digital publishing model. Books are produced in paperback and Kindle formats and are delivered through a multi-channel distribution network consisting of Amazon (primary retail), Ingram Spark (wholesale to retail booksellers), and Faire.com (B2B bulk to resellers), with the company website serving as a content and review hub that routes purchase intent to Amazon. The company maintains an email mailing list and publishes contributor profiles to drive top-of-funnel engagement.

Revenue is generated through one-time book sales to consumers and SMB gift purchasers, plus ancillary merchandise sales, with a stated policy of donating a portion of book sales to charities promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The company runs on a team of 1-10 employees, has raised no outside capital, and discloses no financial figures; ownership, founding date, and management team are not publicly identified in available materials.

Name

Whispering Angel Books

Legal name

Whispering Angel Books

Website

https://www.whisperingangelbooks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Whispering Angel Books is an Orlando-based independent publisher of eight inspirational poetry and true-life story anthologies, compiled from 1,600-plus contributing writers, sold via Amazon, Ingram Spark, and Faire wholesale, with ancillary merchandise on Etsy.

Ownership category

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Product category

Independent Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ), Humor, Gift & Specialty Format Books (Journals, Coloring, etc.) (MPAJAAAN)

Keywords

• Inspirational book publishing
• Poetry anthologies
• True-life story collections
• Independent publishing
• Children's picture books

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales - Retail: One-time retail sales of inspirational books in paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon and retail booksellers. Individual book purchases by consumers.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale orders available through Faire.com platform for retailers and resellers purchasing in bulk.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of inspirational merchandise including canvas wall art, velveteen blankets, and decorative pillows through the company's Etsy shop.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Whispering Angel Books is an independent publisher that curates, compiles, and sells multi-author anthologies of inspirational poetry and true-life stories. The catalogue also includes themed children's books such as a bilingual animal-themed picture book, along with branded merchandise such as tote bags, distributed through its own website, Amazon, Etsy, wholesale, and retail booksellers.

Product overview

Whispering Angel Books is an independent publisher of inspirational books of uplifting poems and true life stories. The company publishes eight anthologies including Soul Survivors, Miracles & Extraordinary Blessings, Nurturing Paws, Hope Whispers, Living Lessons, Littlest Blessings, Angel's Dance, and Stir-Fried Memories. Each book is a collection of heartfelt stories and poetry from hundreds of talented contributors. The books are available in paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon, Ingram Spark, and most retail booksellers. Additionally, the company sells inspirational merchandise including poem canvas wall art and blankets through their Etsy shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Angel's Dance (anthology) A poetry anthology in the Whispering Angel Books catalogue, part of the publisher's lineup of inspirational poetry collections.
• Hope Whispers (anthology) An inspirational poetry anthology in the Whispering Angel Books catalogue, featuring uplifting and faith-affirming verse.
• Whispering Angel Books anthologies (true-life story and poetry collections) Multi-author compilations of inspirational poetry and true-life stories published under the Whispering Angel Books imprint, drawn from contributions by a diverse pool of writers.
• Nurturing Paws (bilingual children's picture book) A bilingual (English/Spanish) children's picture book about the heartwarming bond between children and animals, encouraging kindness to animals and positioned as a read-aloud for families.
• Whispering Angel Books back catalogue (inspirational poetry and story titles) The publisher's established back catalogue of inspirational poetry, true-life story, healing, and themed anthologies, spanning more than 30 years, including titles whose proceeds support charitable causes.
• Branded merchandise (e.g., tote bags) Branded merchandise such as tote bags sold alongside books via the company's Etsy shop and other distribution channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,600 contributors across all anthologies

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Hallmark: Major inspirational/gift content brand spanning cards, books, and home goods — adjacent ecosystem participant competing for the same gift-occasion consumer wallet and a potential partner for cross-promotion.

Direct peers

• Chicken Soup for the Soul: The dominant multi-contributor inspirational anthology publisher, known for crowdsourced true-life stories on healing, resilience, and personal growth — directly comparable to Whispering Angel Books' anthology model and reader segments.
• Andrews McMeel Publishing: Independent publisher specializing in humor, gift, poetry, and inspirational formats — overlaps with Whispering Angel Books' specialty anthology and poetry positioning across retail and gift channels.
• Blue Mountain Arts: Long-running publisher of inspirational poetry, greeting cards, and gift books — comparable as a specialty-format inspirational publisher targeting gifting and emotional occasions.
• Compendium Inc. Independent publisher and gift brand producing books, stationery, and home goods centered on kindness, encouragement, and connection — directly competes in the inspirational gift-book space.
• Hay House: Publisher of self-help, inspirational, and healing-focused titles including many multi-contributor anthologies on personal growth and spiritual wellness — comparable on reader segments and category positioning.

Emerging players

• Tyndale House Publishers: Faith-based publisher with significant inspirational and devotional catalog, including multi-contributor works — overlaps on the spiritual/healing reader segment Whispering Angel Books targets.

Broad incumbents

• Adams Media (Simon & Schuster): Mid-list publisher of self-help, inspirational, and gift-format books; serves as a broader incumbent publishing alternative with similar consumer categories but much larger scale and marketing reach.
• Penguin Random House: Largest trade publisher with extensive inspirational, poetry, and self-help titles; competes for the same end readers and gift-channel shelf space from a position of dominant scale.
• Chronicle Books: Independent publisher with strong gift, poetry, and specialty-format book catalog targeting design-conscious consumers — overlaps with Whispering Angel Books on gift/occasion merchandising through retail and specialty stores.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/whispering-angel-books

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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