Professional Profile.
Australian-Canadian novelist, editor and publisher Tracy Cooper-Posey has built a publishing career that spans more than twenty-five years, including two hundred published books and novellas, multiple pen names, and both traditional and independent publishing. Equally at home writing romance, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, suspense and nonfiction, she has become known for the breadth of her storytelling, her ability to work across genres, and a long-standing commitment to building a sustainable creative career.
A Career Across Publishing
Since publishing her first novel in 1999, Tracy has written thirty-five traditionally published titles as well as building an extensive independent catalogue via Stories Rule Press. Through Stories Rule Press, she has gained extensive experience not only as an author, but also as a publisher, managing every aspect of the publishing process, from editorial development and production through direct sales, marketing, rights management and long-term catalogue strategy. Across her pen names and publishing activities, she maintains an active email readership of approximately 6,000 subscribers, reflecting her long-term focus on building direct relationships with readers.
Her fiction has appeared in multiple languages, including German, Spanish and Japanese, and has earned numerous industry accolades, including three Aurealis Award finalist nominations. She is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author.
A Dual Perspective
Unlike many writers whose careers follow a single genre or publishing model, Tracy’s work has continually evolved alongside the industry itself. Beginning in romance fiction, she expanded naturally into science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and suspense, developing several successful pen names that each serve distinct readerships. Rather than viewing genres as separate careers, she approaches them as different ways of exploring the same enduring themes: relationships, found family, identity, resilience, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the choices people make when confronted with extraordinary circumstances.
An early adopter of independent digital publishing, Tracy co-founded Stories Rule Press, the family publishing company she operates with her husband, novelist Mark Posey, and her son, Terry, who writes as Eliot Bishop. Through Stories Rule Press, she has gained extensive experience not only as an author, but also as a publisher, managing every aspect of the publishing process, from editorial development and production through direct sales, marketing, rights management and long-term catalogue strategy.
That dual perspective—as both author and publisher—has shaped much of her professional philosophy. Having worked successfully within both traditional and independent publishing, Tracy sees each model as offering different strengths rather than competing approaches. Her interest in traditional publishing today reflects that perspective: she continues to publish independently while actively seeking opportunities where traditional publishing, licensed intellectual property, collaborative projects, and original fiction can complement the business she has already built.
Publisher, Editor and Industry Contributor
Alongside her fiction career, Tracy has maintained an active editorial and publishing presence. She is the editor of Info Edmonton magazine, contributes entertainment and travel writing, and is the founder of The Productive Indie Fiction Writer, where she writes extensively about career development, publishing strategy, business systems, and the changing economics of modern authorship. Her nonfiction reflects the same practical, systems-oriented approach that has allowed her own career to remain productive across decades of industry change.
A full member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), Tracy has served on the organization’s Indie Author Committee and has participated in workshops, podcasts, interviews and conference panels on publishing, productivity and professional writing. She enjoys discussing the business of publishing as much as the craft of storytelling, particularly the ways authors can build resilient, adaptable careers in a rapidly changing industry.
Writing Philosophy
At the heart of Tracy’s work is a simple belief: stories matter because they help people imagine lives beyond their own. Whether writing epic science fiction, contemporary fantasy, historical fantasy romance or nonfiction for writers, she is drawn to stories that combine emotional depth with intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of place. Her work often examines communities under pressure, the endurance of hope, and the consequences of individual choices across both intimate relationships and sweeping historical change.
Current Focus
Today, Tracy continues to write and publish through Stories Rule Press while expanding her work with traditional publishers, licensed intellectual property, and collaborative fiction projects. With more than two decades of professional publishing experience spanning both sides of the industry, she brings not only a substantial body of work but also a deep understanding of publishing as both a creative craft and a long-term business.