Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said: “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back.” Many sporting careers have been ended prematurely but his words embody the essence of sport itself. They capture the gritty determination required to make a career comeback and the triumph sportspeople experience when they've done it successfully. It proves that even if the body has been broken, the strength of the human spirit can inspire resurrection and … [Read more...] about The Real Glory by Dave Tomlinson
Excellence in Motion by Dave Tomlinson
In a sporting contest, the desperation to win often prevails over the core values of respect, civility and compassion. But when an athlete or team sacrifices what they’ve been striving for in the name of fair play, it creates a truly heart-warming moment that is greatly acclaimed and deeply admired. Welcome to a journey through some of the finest acts of sportsmanship ever displayed. While the match scores might have slipped into obscurity, these are the wonderful moments that sport will … [Read more...] about Excellence in Motion by Dave Tomlinson
With the Courage of a Mouse by Donna Sager Cowan
With The Courage Of A Mouse follows the path of Catt the Cat, as she unexpectedly lands in Sweet Meadows, and Simon Cheddar, a mouse with a plan and a destiny, as they maneuver through a tricky friendship and Superhero School together. The book focuses on such redeeming messages as courage, friendship, kindness, meeting challenges head on, the new meaning of being homeless, and finding the superhero inside us all, also serving as an incredible adventure story to save Catt. The Superhero … [Read more...] about With the Courage of a Mouse by Donna Sager Cowan
The Spruce Hollow Gang Adventures by Ben Dobbs
The Spruce Hollow Gang Adventures series are based out of the Great Smoky Mountains, our gang members are four twelve years, Brandy, Jared, Kiley, and Colton. They share a desire for excitement, adventure, mystery, and a love of history. Our gang travels through time to actual historical events where they can help others in need. Targeted Age Group:: Six years to early teen What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It has been my desire to write children's books for years. I am a … [Read more...] about The Spruce Hollow Gang Adventures by Ben Dobbs
Miracles and Foolishness by Safiya Reynolds
Growing up is a challenge for everyone. Transitioning from a child to a teen to a young adult comes with many surprising and unsettling revelations - that parents aren't perfect, sometimes you will lose your way, and the Disney channel might have overgeneralized those life lessons a little. The process of becoming mature can sometimes feel like an adventure, a great series of personal triumphs. It can also feel like an endless spiral of crippling disorientation. It is undoubtably one of the most … [Read more...] about Miracles and Foolishness by Safiya Reynolds
Interview with Author – Safiya Reynolds
About Safiya Reynolds: I have a lot of brothers and sisters (and heart-brothers & sisters) - that's the most important thing anyone can know about me. I call my siblings "my A game" - they are the very best parts of who I am. If you ever meet them, everything about me that seems completely random - my zest for learning languages (I'm working on ASL, Spanish, Italian and Scottish Gaelic right now), my inability to settle on what I want to be when I grow up (I've been a teacher for 8 years … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Safiya Reynolds
Interview with Author – Deborah Blake Dempsey
About Deborah Blake Dempsey: Deborah Blake Dempsey is a New Yorker by birth, a Floridian by the number of years raised there, and a New Englander by choice. She loves good books, belly laughs, fabulous shoes, and travel. She has a twisted sense of humor and truly believes laughter is the elixir of life. Deborah currently lives in New Hampshire with her husband Joe. The Hoppernots is her debut novel. What inspires you to write? I am inspired by possibility. Writing allows you to delve into … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Deborah Blake Dempsey
Interview with Author – Tom Canan
About Tom Canan: Tom Canan was born and grew up in the small town of Kimberly, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and the University of Minnesota Law School. He is a former small business owner and currently works as legal counsel for Olmsted County, Minnesota. He is married to Elizabeth and is the father of Katherine and Will Canan. Will was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 6 in 2004. He bravely battled cancer for over 8 years before he left us … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tom Canan
Pibbin the Small by Gloria Repp
This book is bargain priced from 06/04/2014 until 06/10/2014 Pibbin, the smallest of treefrogs, is desperate to get help for his injured turtle friend. The other frogs warn him that it’s a dangerous journey: “You'll run into snakes and that giant bullfrog,” they say. “Black Snapping Crabs might eat you!” . . . Pibbin wonders: is he too small to be brave? Book 1, Tales of Friendship Bog eBook: color illustrations, map, and reference photos of frogs Easy-to-read adventure for ages 7 … [Read more...] about Pibbin the Small by Gloria Repp
The Forever Stone by Gloria Repp
This book is bargain priced from 05/21/2014 until 05/27/2014 A young widow is determined to leave behind her agonizing memories and take a stand for independence. She joins her aunt’s home-restoration project in the wilderness, but God has set His own plans into motion. Two men enter her life, bringing both fear and joy, and in her conflict with them she finds the courage to take a new and challenging path. Targeted Age Group: ages 18 and up Book Price: $.99 Link To Buy Bargain Book … [Read more...] about The Forever Stone by Gloria Repp
Interview with Author – Gloria Repp @GloriaRepp
Author Bio: Adventure, mystery, and wild creatures all play a part in Gloria Repp's many books. She grew up in the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Northwest, and it was there she learned a love for wilderness that pervades her stories. Over the years, experiences gained from raising three children, teaching school, and editing have made useful contributions to her work. During recent years, traveling has added a new dimension to her writing. Most of her trips take her to one of her favorite … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Gloria Repp @GloriaRepp
The Clock Of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren @klanncy
Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Books Awards Winner. 2013 Next Generation Book Awards, Finalist. 2013 Readers' Favorite Book, Finalist. 2013 San Francisco Book Festival, Honorable Mention. BRAG Medallion Honoree. In the small town of Hadlee, Mississippi, during the 1980's, Jason Lee Rainey struggles to find his way amongst the old, steadfast Southern attitudes about race, while his friendship with a black boy, Samson Johnson, deepens. By way of stories from others, Jason Lee learns about his … [Read more...] about The Clock Of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren @klanncy
