Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Book Journey Starts Here
Ladey Adey is a family-run publishing business founded in 2016 by mother-daughter duo Ladey Adey and Abbirose Adey. With over 20 years of combined experience in writing, education, and charity sectors, we specialize in mentoring authors through the entire book creation process, from concept to publication. Our services cater to both non-fiction and children's book authors, offering personalized guidance, design support, and publishing expertise.We prioritize author autonomy, ensuring 100% copyright, royalties, and control for every client. Our commitment to philanthropy is demonstrated through the Pink Parties Trust, which allocates 10% of profits to support individuals facing health challenges. Recognized as Midlands Enterprise Awards' Nationwide Publishing Company of the Year 2021, we combine industry expertise with ethical practices to deliver high-quality publishing solutions.
Services
Author Mentoring
Book Publishing
Children's Book Mentoring
Non-Fiction Book Mentoring
Book Design
Cover Creation
Publishing Guidance
Author Networking
Book Marketing
Charity Support
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized author mentoring with 100% copyright, royalties, and control
- Our family-run business combines 20+ years of publishing and educational expertise
- We guarantee professional book design and production standards
- 10% of profits support the Pink Parties Trust charity initiatives
- Recognized as Midlands Enterprise Awards' Nationwide Publishing Company of the Year 2021
Associations and certifications
- ALLi - Alliance of Independent Authors
What people say
Delighted to meet her in person
Impressed with her organization
Real pleasure to work with
Keen eye for reader expectations
Cheerful positive attitude
Services
Author Mentoring
Our personalized mentoring program supports authors through every stage of book creation. We provide expert guidance on content development, structure, and market positioning. Authors receive practical advice on overcoming writer's block and navigating the publishing landscape while maintaining full creative control.
Book Design
We offer professional book design services including cover creation and interior layout. Our team ensures print-ready formatting for hardback, softback, and electronic versions. Specializing in children's book illustrations and curriculum-linked design, we combine aesthetic appeal with technical precision for optimal reader experience.
Non-Fiction Mentoring
Tailored support for non-fiction authors helps transform expertise into compelling publications. We guide clients through research organization, content structuring, and market positioning. Our approach emphasizes practical value delivery while maintaining engaging narratives for business, faith, and memoir genres.
Children's Book Mentoring
Specialized guidance for children's authors covers story development, illustration coordination, and educational value integration. Our team provides curriculum alignment expertise and age-appropriate content structuring. We ensure books combine creative appeal with developmental benefits for young readers.
Publishing Support
Comprehensive publishing services include ISBN registration, British Library lodgement, and distribution channel setup. We assist with crowdfunding strategies and PR campaigns while maintaining author control. Our technical expertise covers print specifications and digital formatting requirements.
People
Ladey Adey
Publisher & Mentor
With a background in charity leadership and education, Ladey has authored multiple books including 'Unfrozen' and 'Successful Business Networking Online'. She specializes in non-fiction mentoring and brings 10+ years of publishing experience to guide authors through the writing process.
Abbirose Adey
Children's Book Specialist
A primary school teacher and illustrator, Abbirose leads our children's book department. She combines educational expertise with creative design skills to mentor children's authors. Co-author of the 'Little Unicorn' series, she specializes in curriculum-linked content and illustration preparation.
Denis Adey
Financial Director
Managing the company's financial operations, Denis brings 25 years of accounting experience to ensure sound financial management. He oversees budgeting and financial reporting while supporting strategic business decisions for sustainable growth.
Candice Adey
Consultant
Providing strategic input as our background consultant, Candice offers market insights and operational feedback. With experience in business development, she contributes to service improvement and client satisfaction strategies.
Sofia Adey
Family Coordinator
As the family's youngest member, Sofia ensures team cohesion and work-life balance. While still developing her professional skills, she represents the next generation's perspective in our family business operations.
Questions
What services do you offer for first-time authors?
We provide comprehensive mentoring through our Author Mentoring Programme, covering writing guidance, book design, publishing navigation, and marketing strategies. Authors retain full control while receiving expert support.
How do you support children's book authors?
Our specialist children's book mentoring includes story development, illustration coordination, curriculum alignment, and age-appropriate content structuring. We offer personalized guidance from concept to publication.
What publishing formats do you support?
We assist with hardback, softback, and electronic book formats. Our services include print specifications, digital formatting, and distribution channel setup for multiple platforms.
What is the Book Academy?
The Book Academy is a membership community offering monthly book discussions, author networking, publishing insights, and guest interviews. It provides resources for authors and book industry professionals.
How do you handle book marketing support?
We teach marketing strategies during mentoring, including social media promotion, networking techniques, and PR campaigns. Our approach focuses on sustainable author platforms and audience engagement.
What charity initiatives do you support?
10% of our profits go to the Pink Parties Trust, which provides small grants to individuals facing health challenges. We focus on supporting those who cannot access other funding sources.
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