Kim Seekman writes cozy mysteries under the pen name Roxie Maxx, bringing to life the fictional town of Whiskey Pines, Michigan, where old secrets hide in Prohibition-era tunnels, women crafters solve crimes between stitches, and a witty heroine with a telepathic dog unravels mysteries that have haunted her family for generations.
But before Kim created Roxie, she spent decades creating something else: the foundation of modern digital publishing itself.
Guinness World Record Holder
Kim holds the Guinness World Record for creating the first ebook in distribution, establishing her as the foundational figure in digital publishing history.
The Guinness World Record certificationfor creating the first ebook in distribution
From Linotype to Laptop
A Linotype machine, where Kim's publishing journey began at age seven
Kim's publishing journey began at age seven in the family newspaper business. She ran a hot lead Linotype, setting type for short articles and a section dedicated to Birthday Greetings. She also acted as courier, carrying freshly folded newspapers across the building to be stamped with subscriber names and addresses. The smell of ink and the rhythm of the press became her first language.
That early immersion in the mechanics of publishing sparked a lifelong fascination with how stories reach readers. From hot lead to pixels, Kim has been there for every transformation.
A Pioneer's Timeline
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1988
Founded Tele-Type, enabling remote typesetting and graphic design control of printers nationwide. Kinko's adopted this revolutionary technology for their business clients.
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1998
Founded an on-demand publishing company from zero investment. Within one year, the company's innovative approach attracted a $1 million acquisition offer.
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1999
Created the Guinness World Record ebook, establishing the foundation for today's multi-billion dollar digital publishing ecosystem while others remained focused on print.
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2000s
Became the only print-on-demand publisher permitted on Barnes & Noble shelves. First company authorized to create color books for Ingram's print-on-demand division. Microsoft selected her for exclusive showcase at Book Expo.
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2010s
Pioneered interactive multimedia publishing, creating immersive reading experiences that anticipated the future of digital storytelling.
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2020s
Launched the Roxie Maxx cozy mystery series, combining decades of publishing expertise with a passion for crafting, community, and stories that celebrate resilient women.
Why Cozy Mysteries?
After producing over 4,000 published books for others, Kim turned to writing her own. The Roxie Maxx series draws on her Michigan roots, her love of crafting communities, and her belief that the best mysteries are solved by clever women who notice what others overlook.
The Whiskey Pines Mysteries blend Prohibition-era intrigue with present-day secrets. The Pines & Needles Crafting Colony Mysteries celebrate the world of quilters, knitters, and makers, where gossip flows freely and every dropped stitch tells a story. Both series feature Roxie Maxx, a witty, sharp-eyed heroine with emerald green eyes, a complicated family legacy, and a telepathic Bichon Frise named Kenzie who provides sardonic commentary from her past life as a 1920s speakeasy waitress.
Kim brings the same pioneering spirit to fiction that she brought to publishing. Just as she saw the future of digital books before anyone else, she now crafts stories that honor tradition while embracing innovation, creating immersive experiences through her mBoox™ interactive multimedia editions.
The Woman Behind Roxie
Kim lives in Michigan with her family, surrounded by the same small-town warmth and lakeside beauty that inspires the fictional Whiskey Pines. When she's not writing, she can be found crafting, exploring the dunes, or dreaming up new mysteries for Roxie to solve.
