Our Story
Built on Belief.
Driven by Purpose.
Haven House Publishing was born from a simple conviction: that the right book, in the right hands, at the right moment, can change everything.
How We Started
A Publisher Built Differently
In 2022, D'Angelo and Jennifer Stefani left senior roles in health care with one question they couldn't stop asking:why are the books that matter most the hardest to get published?
Together, they founded Haven House Publishing to answer that question — building a home for non-fiction, self-help, and memoir authors whose work was too honest, too personal, or too necessary for the traditional gatekeepers.
Today, Haven House is home to authors whose books have collectively reached millions of readers across the world. We remain independent, intentional, and deeply committed to the work.
We don't measure success in units sold. We measure it in lives changed.
D'Angelo & Jennifer Stefani, Co-Founders
What We Stand For
Our Values
Authentic Storytelling
We believe every book should be honest, grounded, and true to the author's lived experience. No formulas — just real voices with something real to say.
Reader-First Publishing
Our readers are at the center of every decision we make. We ask: will this book genuinely help someone? If the answer is yes, we want to publish it.
Author Partnership
We're not just a publisher — we're a long-term partner. We invest in our authors' careers, not just their manuscripts.
Transformative Impact
We measure success not just in sales, but in the number of lives our books touch. A book that changes one person's life is a book worth publishing.
Our Story So Far
Our Journey
Haven House Publishing co-founded by D'Angelo and Jennifer Stefani in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Expanded to international distribution in 12 countries
Reached 1 million books in print across our catalog
Published our first New York Times bestseller On My Own
Launched the Other Side of the Fence Podcast
Opened submissions to debut non-fiction, self-help, and memoir authors worldwide
The People Behind the Books
Meet Our Team
D'Angelo & Jennifer Stefani
Co-Founders
D'Angelo and Jennifer co-founded Haven House Publishing in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, driven by a shared belief that the most necessary books are too often the hardest to get published.
David Osei
Editorial Director
David brings a decade of editorial experience and a deep belief that the best non-fiction reads like a conversation with a trusted mentor.
Priya Nair
Head of Author Relations
Priya is the bridge between our authors and the world — guiding manuscripts from first draft to final page with warmth and precision.
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether you're an author with a manuscript, a journalist looking for a story, or a reader who wants to connect — we'd love to hear from you.