A Service Provider and Micro Publishing Imprint Powered by Print to Pro LLC
Alibi Syndicate is a service provider and micro-publishing imprint powered by Print to Pro. Our mission is to amplify professionally published indie authors by giving their books a curated stage where readers can actually find them. And unlike traditional presses, we don't gatekeep stories. We highlight exceptional indie titles across all genres, helping readers discover bold, fresh new voices. At our heart, we're about visibility, discovery, and building a stronger community between indie authors and their readers.

With more than a decade of experience guiding authors from concept to publication, Stacey Smekofske is an accomplished publishing professional, editor, and project manager whose name has become synonymous with quality, strategy, and results. As the founder of Edits by Stacey and Print to Pro, and the co-founder of Alibi Syndicate Press, Stacey has personally guided and published over 250 authors and hundreds of titles across genres, helping writers transform their manuscripts into award-winning, market-ready books.
Her authors have earned some of the industry’s most respected honors, including the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion, NYC Big Book Award, Whitney Award, Prometheus Books Independent Publishers Silver Medal (Health/Medicine/Nutrition), African-American Nonfiction Award, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, BookLife Prize Winner (2023), Indie Diamond Book Award Winner for Poetry (2019), Bram Stoker Award Winner for It’s Alive: Bringing Your Nightmares to Life (Crystal Lake Publishing), and the StoryMakers Guild Award for Nonfiction (2023)—with hundreds more landing on national and category best-seller lists.
Stacey brings her sharp editorial insight and business acumen to every stage of production—overseeing acquisitions, developmental strategy, editorial refinement, and the marketing alignment of every title. Known for her ability to balance creative integrity with commercial strategy, she ensures that every project under her guidance not only meets industry standards but also amplifies the author’s unique voice and long-term success.
Stacey’s leadership philosophy centers on empowerment, transparency, and the belief that publishing works best when art and business sail in tandem. Her mission is to elevate voices, champion excellence, and redefine what’s possible for authors navigating today’s dynamic publishing landscape.

Troy Lambert is a prolific author, editor, and publishing professional based in Idaho. Raised in southern Idaho, he began writing stories as a child and has since built a career that spans more than three decades. His catalogue includes over thirty novels and several works of non‑fictionplottr.com. Lambert’s fiction primarily explores dark, psychological thrillers and mysteries such as the Capital City Murders series and the Max Boucher Mysteries. His novel Teaching Moments was one of the winners of the 2023 Truly Independent Book Awards. He's an associate member of International Thriller Writers, a member of Novelists Inc. (NINC), and active in the writing community around the country.
Along with fiction, he also writes practical guides for writers; his Pocket Guide to SEO for Authors teaches how to make author websites more discoverable.
Alongside his writing, Lambert has extensive editorial experience. Early in his career he took on freelance editing assignments and eventually served as managing editor and later senior editor for Tirgearr Publishing. He continues to edit both privately and for in his role at Print to Pro.
These roles have sharpened his understanding of story structure and the publishing process. His passion for sharing that knowledge has made him a sought‑after educator and speaker; he has presented workshops and talks at national and international conferences including Author Nation, LTUE, Storymakers, the Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference, the Plot Summit and others. Lambert frequently teaches on topics ranging from plotting and pacing to author marketing and SEO.
Troy lives, works and plays in the mountains of Idaho. When he isn’t behind the keyboard you’ll find him hiking, cycling or enjoying time with his dog. He is excited to help new authors on a greater scale in his new role as co‑owner and president of Alibi Syndicate Press, where he aims to combine his storytelling experience and editorial expertise to nurture the next generation of writers.

Ashley Brown is a book marketing strategist with a proven record of driving visibility, engagement, and sales across digital publishing channels.
As part of her proven marketing strategy, she also collaborates with publishers and creative partners to design and execute full-scale campaigns that elevate books from launch to long-term market success.
Ashley focuses on brand development, content strategy, paid media, and influencer partnerships.
She has a Master's in Psychology that guides her developed understanding of reader behavior. Ashley helps clients build impactful author platforms so that they stand out in a highly competitive publishing landscape.