The motto of our co-founder’s family is nunquam non paratus, which is Latin for “never unprepared.” The last of those words, paratus, represents what we do. Our sites aim to prepare — and empower — our readers through knowledge.
Whether it’s through simple reviews or deep life reflections, we believe that what we know can help our readers and make their lives better. That’s what motivates us to write.
Who We Are:
Paratus Publishing, LLC is co-founded and co-owned by Joshua and Rachael Johnston. Joshua is an educator, writer, editor, and traditionally published novelist with years of experience in content writing. Rachael is a former copy editor for a small market newspaper and a longtime blogger and proofreader.
Our first site, Aldi Reviewer (2016-present), now reaches millions of readers every year. Other past and present sites include A Well Advised Life (2018-present), Dollar Store Reviewer (2019-2024), and St. Louis Roamer (2025-present).
And we’re always thinking about what’s next.