Established in 2007, Ruthe McDonald founded Johnrue™ Publishing as an independent, small publishing house and consulting firm, offering boutique services for content and publishing needs. After making the decision to self-publish, and taking her then, fifteen years as an editor, speech writer, and copywriter, Ms. McDonald decided to use her experience to create a company that would cater to the needs of small businesses and those looking to have their books published traditionally, or seeking advice on how to self-publish.

Unlike vanity presses, Johnrue™ does not charge clients to have their books published. All books published have been carefully selected and are under contract and under the imprint of Johnrue™ Publishing. Each author is worked with intimately to develop their voice, get their book to print, and help to market them.

Under the consulting firm and boutique services, Johnrue™ offers services to meet not just a writer’s needs, but consumers and small businesses; especially entrepreneurs that are looking to have expert, thought-provoking, and compelling content for websites, press releases, brochures, curriculums, and letter of intents for fundraising purposes.

The idea was to offer professional services to people who need a personal and intimate touch when it comes to their work and small business. Whether it is presenting the best manuscript, seeking advice on self-publishing or marketing. Or, creating compelling and creative copywrite for content, campaigns, and fundraisers; Johnrue™ has delivered on excellent, timely services, and content that brings its consumers writing and business visions to life.

Approaching nine years in business, Ruthe McDonald continues to make a name of excellence for herself and her company. In addition to her own series of work, Ms. McDonald has published twelve books under Johnrue™ Publishing, with a total of six new titles to be published in the 2016-2017 calendar year. She has written various content for curriculums, websites, publications, marketing promotions, press releases, fundraising campaigns, and business plans, just to name a few.

As Johnrue™ continues to establish itself, the company delights in the prospect of creating great content and seeing their client's visions come to life and bring the desired results.

In addition to being an author, editor, publisher, journalist, consultant; Ruthe McDonald was awarded the esteemed honor of recently being appointed a Governor on the 2017 National Association of Nonprofits and Executives (NANOE) Board of Governors. Ms. McDonald was recognized for her work as an executive with #SurpriseTheStruggling, Inc.—a 501(c)3 that aids homeless women and girls globally.