A sampling of books from our community of writer friends.
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I am honored to work with some extraordinary writers. It takes imagination and determination on their part to arrive at this juncture of willingness to share their precious words. Congratulations!
The latest books include EASTER KITTY and KITTY KLAWS - Stories of Make Believe and The Truth, WHIPPONOCK CREEK - The Life and Times of Will Traylor, TWO AMERICAS, ONE DEMOCRACY, THE ADVENTURES OF BJORK THE STORK, STORIES OF CHILDREN TO MAKE YOU SMILE and others.
Helping writers navigate the challenge of preparing and converting their manuscripts into published books brings me joy as I witness their dreams coming true.
If you have dreamt of holding a family story, memoir, children's tale, fiction, or nonfiction in your palms, send me an email at [email protected]. Dreams do come true.
Brave Adventurers
From Sicily to the shores of North America, these brave voyagers share their tales of working in coal mines, surviving explosions and threats by the hands of Mafia gangs to escape famine and disease for promises of a better life.
Bible Stories for Children
In the wee hours of a spring morning, by the light of the stars above, Easter Kitty lays colorful eggs along her path.
With many baskets to fill, she discovers not all are worthy of keeping God's words safe.
This second book in the Bible Kitties series is a story about helping one another stay strong in faith and being patient and kind. The activities at the end are not only fun but learning opportunities for all ages.
Bible Stories for Children
As bells jingle and kitties sing carols, this first book in the Bible Kitties series revolves around the friendship of best friends Axel Duke and Paul.
It is a story of how one faithless kitty struggles to understand what he can not see, only to be blessed with the most special gift of all on Catmas night.
Upcoming books in the series are for children who are just beginning to learn the stories of the bible.
A Collection of Essays
in a Memoir
From The Fog of War, Russia With Love, China Mission, and other slices of his life, this Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author will have you wondering how he ever survived.
Island Writers' Network
Like a pebble dropped into a pond, the ripples spread outward as this 7th Anthology promises to touch hearts far and wide.
A Historical Novel
This author's debut novel, based on her 4th great-grandfather's life, recounts his family commitment during the 18th century in the Virginia Colonies. When war ensues, he's forced to examine his views on slavery, loyalty to his men, and commitment as a military scout under Washington.
Island Writers' Network
This 20th-anniversary anthology features a wide variety of work, from memoir to poetry, non-fiction to story, and essay to humor. Showcased are thirty writers and twenty-two photographers from South Carolina's Lowcountry.
Island Writers' Network
Humorous and thought-provoking... stirring fiction and a delightful 'prescription' for poetry's health benefits. ~ Kathryn R. Wall, author, the Bay Tanner mysteries
Island Writers' Network
If anyone ever doubts that HHI attracts, soothes, and awakens our creative souls, they'd just have to dip into the pages of this incredible offering from area writers ~ Natasha Boyd, Digital Book Award Winner and Winter Rose Finalist.
A Lowcountry Adventure
The young sleuths, Delta and Jax, discover a human skeleton and a mysterious message in the salt marsh of Hilton Head Island, sending them on a race for long-forgotten treasure!
A Delta & Jax Mystery
Delta and Jax become disaster-magnets after finding an ancient carved turtle figurine on the beach. They must act quickly as a hurricane bears down on the coast.
Drama, Adventure & Hope
The story of four convicts that escape a halfway house and try to start new lives. But their pasts follow them at every turn.
Personal Stories From
Around The World
The year when human rights, politics, religion, pandemic, and isolation led us down a rabbit hole no one could ever imagine.
"Gork-gork-Ba-gork-gork!"
A timeless tale about how one very big stork gains the respect of others across the land. A story to be read aloud to K-8th graders. Delightfully illustrated by the author, an elementary teacher and reading specialist for 40 years.
A Historical Novel Set at the End of the Gilded Age
Lillie defies society's expectations and searches for her true self while navigating the manipulative ways of those in her midst.
Moments
In this 1st collection of story-based poetry, Bill Newby invites us into the world he has explored and offers up moments of our own to ponder and reflect upon.
From Memory
Live vicariously through this military brat's adventures and journey with him across countries and the cultures he learned from while growing up.
'Everyday Poet'
"My pen likes to wander by classrooms and stores, up church aisles and garden paths, through bedrooms and meals, into caves and storms and moonless nights."
Lonely and Desperate
Labels can stick far longer than imaginable. Follow these 'unadoptables' on their quest to navigate life in an often unfriendly world as they struggle to find hope and love to cling to.
Suspense and Mystery
Sara and her grandmother depart on an ocean voyage to Italy in pursuit of a special adventure together. Little did they know that encounters with a prominent family and others would lead to suspense and international intrigue.
First Love
In Macco's memoir, she and her first love are separated as teens by the moves of their military families. A chance reconnection decades later begins to unveil their often paralleled pasts. But will it be enough to trust again?
Childhood Reflections
Whether you recall counting marbles, making new friends, singing in a church, or simply walking along a railroad track wondering where it leads, Bernard's stories are reminders of our own childhood memories.
America's Worthy Challenge
Two Americas is centered on a 3-focus approach to understanding the nuance of democracy, how it began to where we are today. Mendel is also the author of The Last Minority.
Timeless Love Story
Sandi 1947 - 2022
A deeply moving story of neverending love. May each of us have a 'Jerry' in our life -- that one love that begins with a passion and lasts always and forever.
Comic Relief
Sandi 1947 - 2022
Author Sandra Ludwick serves up a delightful smorgasbord of chuckles with her tales of The Dirt Bike, Michelangelo, Dragon Lady, and others. She will put a smile on your face.
A Thrilling Read
William Beecher, Pulitzer Prize-winning former Washington correspondent for The Boston Globe, The WSJ, and The NYT, writes what he knows best — agents, spies, and intelligence.
"I hate school!"
In this story, author Marisol Sanchez’s character, Lilly, struggles with wanting to be a normal kid but her ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyslexia create real challenges at school and with friends. How long can she keep her secret?
Golden Wizard Award
When Kay was a child, her cousin wrote a book for her. She continues the tradition by writing this book for her son and other children ages 4-7, hoping they will love reading as much as she does.
A Holistic Educational Approach
An in-depth study of the experiences and perspectives of NYC African American educators through their tutelage of African American students, a collection of one-on-one interviews provides insight into the challenges, and the conclusions reached.
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