AQ Books Leadership Team

August Quinn is the unapologetic voice behind AQ Books, a publishing imprint built for stories that don’t play it safe. “With over 25 titles released, his work sits at the intersection of identity, desire, and disruption—unfiltered and unapologetic.

 

Known for writing what others won’t say out loud, August Quinn has built a loyal readership by telling the truth—messy, complicated, and unfiltered. Through AQ Books, he continues to create space for bold voices, real stories, and narratives that don’t need permission to exist.

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In close alignment with Chief Operating Officer Jim Castelize III, August ensures every story is not only fearless in voice—but built to land.

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Jim Castelize III is the Chief Operating Officer of AQ Books, where he turns creative ambition into execution. He builds the systems, strategy, and structure that allow the brand to scale without losing its edge.

 

Operating at the intersection of business and creative risk, Jim ensures that every release is not only bold—but built to land. His role is simple: make sure the vision works in the real world.

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In addition to his role as COO, Jim is closely connected to the creative direction of the brand, ensuring alignment between vision and execution at every level.

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