Where Purpose & Story Align
Studio 33 Books is a curated hybrid imprint publishing transformative personal narratives from leaders and creators whose stories reveal courage, integrity, and truth. Rooted in the energy of 33—a symbol of alignment between purpose and path—we champion legacy-building books that inspire readers to live boldly and step into their own truth.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Carina Sammartino
Carina Sammartino is a publishing and publicity veteran with more than two decades of experience elevating powerful voices. Before launching her boutique PR agency, Parallel 33 PR, and now imprint, Carina spent formative years at Hay House, Inc, where she helped amplify the voices of some of the most influential leaders in spirituality, wellness, and personal transformation. Her time there shaped her editorial eye and deepened her commitment to elevating authors with a message that truly helps people.
Carina has since promoted 1000+ books, guided numerous bestselling authors, and built long-standing national media relationships across publishing, entertainment, wellness, and thought leadership. Based in Carlsbad, California—on the 33rd parallel—she brings a rare blend of editorial insight, brand strategy, and mission-driven publicity expertise to every title she curates.
​INTRODUCING OUR SIGNATURE TITLES
We publish a limited number of titles each year to maintain quality, focus, and deep collaboration with each author. We launched in 2025 with our debut title:
Loving the Fire
by Deborah Santana
A soulful memoir tracing the author’s journey from love and loss to liberation and purpose. From her early years as the daughter of a pioneering interracial couple to her life alongside rock legend Carlos Santana, Deborah shares the triumphs and heartbreaks that ignited her transformation. With honesty and grace, she explores motherhood, identity, spirituality, and the power of choosing oneself.
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Publisher: Broad Book Press x Studio 33 Books
Release date: April 21, 2026
BOOKS THAT INSPIRED STUDIO 33
I've worked on over 1000 books in my career. Although the following are not published by Studio 33, here are just a few extraordinary ones I've helped shepherd into the world that stand out and represent the very essence of what we are here to publish:
