About Us
Finding Inspiration at Every Turn
Buster Bodhi Press is a hybrid book publishing company founded by poets and writers. With a passion for making great books, we partner with creatives to bring their stories, poetry, and ideas to life, connecting their work with readers around the world!
Who We Are
Buster Bodhi Press was founded by poet, author, playwright, and publisher Joseph A. Cavanaugh and poet, designer, editor, and branding professional Mark Andrew James Terry with a shared vision: help aspiring authors find their audience.
Drawing on decades of experience in writing, publishing, design, and literary leadership, Joe and Mark created Buster Bodhi Press as a passion project to provide authors with the professional publishing support they need while preserving their creative freedom. Through our hybrid publishing model, we offer expert publishing, distribution, and marketing services designed to help writers produce high-quality, thoughtfully crafted books.
Our Story

Pre-2024
Before Buster Bodhi Press.
Mark Terry and Joe Cavanaugh spent decades working in the advertising and book publishing. With years of experience to pull from, they know exactly what you need to publish and market your book.
Late 2024
Buster Bodhi Press is founded.
In late 2024, Mark and Joe pooled their combined experience and formed Buster Bodhi Press with a mission to help poets, writers, and other creatives publish better books.
2024 - Present
Buster Bodhi Press is growing.
Since it's founding, Buster Bodhi Press has helped publish 14+ books varying from poetry anthologies to true crime novels. With plenty of time on our hands and our team and services only growing, there's no telling what's next for Buster Bodhi Press.
Meet the Team
We're a group of specialized artists working together to help writers achieve their goals.
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Co-Founder & CEO
Joe Cavanaugh
Joseph A. Cavanaugh is a poet, author playwright and publisher living in Ormond Beach, Florida with his artist wife, Shirley and his faithful companion, Buster. He is currently President of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies and former President of the Florida State Poetry Society. He recently founded Buster Bodhi Press with partner Mark Terry. Joe has published seven books, including four of poetry. His most recent book The Poet and the Wondersmith, a children's book, is now available on Amazon. His latest poetry book Transcendental Targets is also available on Amazon. Joe is the author and producer of Keepers of the Dream, a play performed in February of this year at Stetson University celebrating Black History Month.

Co-Founder & CEO
Mark Terry
​Mark Andrew James Terry lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Jane and two grown children, George and Jillian. Currently, he serves as editor of the Florida State Poets Association publication Of Poets & Poetry and is vice president of that organization. He remains a partner of the marketing and branding agency he founded, TK Orlando. Mark is an accomplished poet and seasoned designer with a passion for all things aesthetic, including poetry, art, and music. He is a graduate of Rhodes College and has published a memoir in prose and poetry titled Magnolia’s Bloom, available on Amazon.com. "I am thrilled to join with Joe to bring excellence to the publishing of our clients' works."

Marketing Director
Garin Jones
Garin Jones lives in Orlando with his wife Carolynn and two kids, Molly and Jesse. Garin has worked as an actor at Walt Disney World for the past 14 years while pursuing professional and educational opportunities in his off hours. He got his MA in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University, helped launch a non-profit wellness app, and has self-published five books. Most importantly, Garin helps direct for his daughter’s drama club at school and coaches his son’s soccer team. His kids are better than him in every way and that’s the biggest win.

Website Consultant
Levi Baum
​After living in 4 different states before the age of 18, Levi Baum finds himself settled in Orlando after obtaining a Film degree at the University of Central Florida. Despite his undergraduate degree, Levi has staked out a career for himself in marketing through his advanced writing skills and unique creative approach to the field. Levi’s personal interests include weightlifting, hiking, reading, video games, and chattering on about the NFL to anyone who will listen.

Social Media Manager
Natalie Hieber
Natalie Hieber is a creative person with a passion for social media, digital storytelling, and building authentic connections online. She enjoys creating content that is engaging and aligned Buster bohdi’s voice and goals. With an eye for trends, audience engagement, and thoughtful messaging, Natalie is especially interested in using social platforms to grow communities, strengthen brand presence, and turn ideas into content that resonates. She brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to her work and is excited by opportunities to help brands show up online in ways that feel both intentional and impactful.
