“Jameson has written a wonderful novel, layered with romantic escapades and philosophical musings on Art and Life. She deftly handles different places and historical time periods from Paris on the cusp of war, to New York, Mexico, and Los Angeles. Adam is the archetypal male artist, a modern Don Quixote in search of the Ideal, while André Breton, as Sancho Panza, offers counsel that fluctuates between brilliance and buffoonery. The women—Pauline, Mimi, and Leonora—are visionary artists in their own right. Adam and Leonora is executed in a fluid literary style reminiscent of the great studies of human folly.”
—Summer Brenner, author of The Missing Lover

“I ‘watched’ this novel as if I were viewing a Bunuel film, delighted and surprised by the quick geographic and emotional twists, and by a take on romance (mad love!) that characterizes the best of surrealism.”
—Owen Hill, author of the Clay Blackburn novels

“An ambitious blend of fiction and art history, author Carol Jameson explores the powerful and often provocative role that dreams can play in everyday life. Fans of surrealism are sure to enjoy.”
—Victoria Lilienthal, author of the award-winning novel The T Room

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2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in General Fiction/Novel (70,000 to 100,000 Words)

“Green’s prose is tender and keenly observant . . . . A fascinating and frequently moving novel of family and geology.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“No More Empty Spaces takes us on a surprising twist-filled journey into not only a remote area of Turkey, but the remote places of the human heart. The protagonist, a geologist hired to work on a dangerous dam, must also confront his own dangerous behaviors. Redemption lies in mindful care of self, family, and planet. Indeed, that is the hard work all the characters confront, leading them—and the reader—to fresh ideas about how to fill the empty spaces within us all.”
—Laura Pritchett, winner of the PEN USA Award for Fiction

“In Green’s poignant debut novel, the drama of rocks beautifully parallels the unfolding emotional drama, and the dam is both a fully rendered physical entity and a powerful metaphor. The story of the Ross family feels so real, and so engaging, I rooted for all of them until the deeply satisfying ending. No More Empty Spaces is a riveting and thought-provoking page-turner about love, commitment, growth, and adapting to change. I loved it.”
—Kate Christensen, author of Welcome Home, Stranger

“D. J. Green is that rare writer who takes us inside worlds we may never be able to experience firsthand.”
—Will Mackin, author of Bring Out the Dog

“No More Empty Spaces is an excellent debut—straightforward and yet deceptively complex as it situates its multilayered narratives between the competing forces of nature, both human and geological, over time. Green’s depictions of the rugged and earthquake-prone Anatolian Mountain region of Turkey evoke a dangerously shifting landscape every bit as unstable and unpredictable as the broken American family that seeks to heal itself there.”
—James Anderson, author of The Never-Open Desert Diner and Lullaby Road

“Love is never simple. If we do it right, it costs everything. This sensitive, probing novel made me rethink what it means to have mastery: in a discipline; in a relationship; ultimately, over our own flawed selves. These characters battle it out and emerge transformed, learning to trust one another to fill the cracks and empty spaces life doles out. The rich science and evocative landscapes drew me in, but I stayed for the Ross family. I’m glad I did.”
—Summer Wood, author of Arroyo and Raising Wrecker

“No More Empty Spaces is a wonderful read, with some of the best prose I’ve seen regarding the intractable forces of nature. This struggling blended family faces every kind of overwhelming challenge, from love to liquor to the great dam at Kayakale in Turkey. The book made me want to go there and see this extraordinary landscape for myself!”
—A. R. Taylor, author of Jenna Takes the Fall and Call Me When You’re Dead

“When Will Ross is hired to assess a dam in a remote region of Turkey, he brings his three reluctant children to live at the edge of the failing project. No More Empty Spaces is a generous and large-hearted portrayal of a family in precarity and a nuanced exploration of the tradeoffs we make to protect the people we love against forces natural and man-made. These characters are as complex and layered as the geology Will Ross is studying. A beautiful, deeply-felt, and transporting debut.”
—Kirstin Valdez Quade, author of The Five Wounds and Night at the Fiestas

“D. J. Green skillfully intertwines a story of what lies below: the earth with its complex geology and a man’s emotions, also buried deeply, each affected by history and environment. In No More Empty Spaces, Green takes us to the world of Turkey where Will, an engineering geologist, moves his family while he seeks to investigate a problematic dam structure, along with unexpected challenges to his beliefs about family and integrity. Green’s debut is both masterful and engaging.”
—Sharon Bippus, author of This Blue Earth

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“Exceptionally candid, inherently interesting, impressively well written, organized, and presented . . . the kind of intensely personal, yet universally appealing memoir that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon the shelf.”
—Midwest Book Review

“In this exquisitely written memoir, Wilson weaves an authentic and suspenseful tale capturing what it means to find the grace within the grit that confronts all of us.”
—Stephanie Raffelock, editor of Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis and author of A Delightful Little Book On Aging and Creatrix Rising

“All You’ll See Is Sky is an extraordinary true story. This gripping memoir winds you through the African continent as the author spins tales of history, nature, culture, and people she meets along her pilgrimage of her birthland. Truly shocking, you’ll never forget this powerful book of growth, grief, and healing.”
—Lucinda Jackson, author of Just a Girl and Project Escape

“Vivid, raw in its candor, and sensitive to the broad diversity of cultures and people, All You’ll See is Sky takes us on a life changing journey in Africa. This memoir is rich with the beauty of the continent—the roaring grunts of hippos, the diesel fumes, the sandstorms. It speaks profound truths about responsibility and compassion, intimacy and connection.”
—Marlena Maduro Baraf, author of At the Narrow Waist of the World and coauthor of Three Poets/Tres Poetas

“With honesty and humility, Janet A. Wilson takes the reader on a roller coaster ride through Africa with all the sights, sounds, and history of a very complex continent. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the land and the people of Africa, All You’ll See is Sky is a gripping and enjoyable read.”
—Vicki Cody, author of Army Wife and Fly Safe

“Janet’s prose is clear, rich, and from the heart, and opens a window into another world. She shares a deep immersion into the beauty and power of the African wilderness and culture, and exposes the complicated and emotional knot what constitutes a true partnership.”
—Annie Chappell, author of Away Up The North Fork: A Girl Search for Home in the Wilderness

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“This book will make you feel alive. Land Marks puts the reader on the gritty front lines of activism as Rebecca Walton, Lesert’s unforgettable protagonist, and a committed band of activists risk it all to battle fracking on Michigan soil. The final pages had me weeping with joy.”
—Katy Yocom, author of Three Ways to Disappear, winner of the Siskiyou Prize for Environmental Literature

“Land Marks, Maryann Lesert’s savvy, mindful, and dramatic novel of intergenerational education and place defense, is writing as nonviolent direct action, principled and powerful.”
—Stephanie Mills, author of Tough Little Beauties and In Service of the Wild

“Through complicated characters and a compelling fictional narrative, Lesert gives readers a taste of the dedication and commitment of real people and groups working to protect the Great Lakes from the ravages of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. . . . For tragically, this book is even more timely today than when it was selected as a 2021 Finalist for the Prism Prize for Climate Literature.”
—Gail Collins-Ranadive, author of Dinosaur Dreaming, Our Climate Moment

“Land Marks is an important and powerful novel, and deserves its place in a growing literature of ecological resistance. Read it, and then act.”
—Derrick Jensen, author of A Language Older Than Words and Endgame

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“It’s a story that follows a remarkable trajectory from loneliness and heartbreak to lasting love. An often-resonant narrative of adversity and friendship.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Almost Family is a book that comes right at the hard stuff with a whole lot of truth and even more humor. Ann Bancroft writes a beautiful story about love and the power of friendship to heal what the doctors can’t.”
—Jodi Angel, author of You Only Get Letters from Jail and Biggest Little Girl

“I found Ann Bancroft’s bracingly honest novel about three ordinary people wrestling with the end of life impossible to put down. Who would have guessed that dancing on the edge could be so much fun?”
—Hugh Delehanty, coauthor with Phil Jackson of the #1 New York Times bestseller Eleven Rings

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“A powerful read that packs a big punch. Anastasia Zadeik uses words to immerse us in the depths of despair across generations—and shows us what it takes to come back to the surface. She also masterfully captures the adolescent voice and makes the reader care, so much, about every character. A moving, timely story that highlights the challenges of mental health and the impact on the people who love those struggling.”
—Zibby Owens, author of Blank and podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

“In this profound story of love and loss, Anastasia Zadeik tackles the complexities of mental health from every angle and perspective, taking readers on an unforgettable journey that explores what we can and cannot control. Moving, insightful, and deeply compassionate, The Other Side of Nothing is a remarkable and important read.”
—J. J. Elliott, author of There Are No Rules for This

“Anastasia Zadeik’s characters grab the reader from the first page as a young couple embarks on a suspenseful journey in search of beauty, connection, and meaning—heading toward a perilous precipice. The story reveals the complex and misunderstood layers of mental illness, offering insights and nurturing empathy for those who suffer and the people who love them. Recommended reading to enhance understanding of mental illness through a heart-wrenching story.”
—Linda Moore author of Attribution

“Riveting, devastating, redemptive. The Other Side of Nothing is both intimate and cosmic—intellectually, physically, and emotionally. I was holding my breath until the final pages.”
—Shelley Blanton-Stroud, author of the Jane Benjamin novels

“Mental illness is still something we don’t talk about enough. Anastasia Zadeik tackles it head-on in this moving portrayal of two suicidal young adults searching for meaning in their lives. With sensitivity and compassion, the author explores the effects of the demon of mental illness not just on the patients but also on their loved ones. Heartbreaking yet also hopeful, The Other Side of Nothing takes the reader on an unforgettable journey.”
—Jody Hadlock, author of The Lives of Diamond Bessie

“The Other Side of Nothing is a page-turning novel about young love, art, philosophy, motherhood, grief, and healing. Zadeik writes with tremendous empathy and compassion for her characters, exploring the complexities and nuances of mental illness. The characters in these pages are beautifully alive.”
—Tammy Greenwood, author of The Still Point, Keeping Lucy, and Two Rivers

“The Other Side of Nothing takes readers on a journey into the complex world of mental illness and its effects of both luminosity and shadow on the fully realized characters who inhabit this novel. Zadeik’s deep knowledge of the intricacies of mental illness and her compassionate portrayal of its ramifications make this an important and timely book.”
—Judy Reeves, author of When Your Heart Says Go

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“Solt is remarkably evenhanded about her service, balancing an awareness of the scars her secrecy caused with an appreciation for the ‘new family, purpose, and place to hide’ the Navy provided. This clear-eyed account does justice to Solt’s pain.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Thoroughly captivating and well written, Hiding for My Life is a delightful novelty.”
—Grethe Cammermeyer, COL (ret), RN, PhD, USAR, and author of Serving in Silence

“Solt takes us on a moving journey through an era—not too long ago—when LGBTQ people serving in the military had to sacrifice their identities. Solt’s emotional writing helps us viscerally feel what it was like for her to be constantly looking over her shoulder, wary lest she lose everything because of who she loves. As she faces tough choices with sometimes tragic consequences, we applaud her spirit and resilience.”
—Patricia Grayhall, author of Making the Rounds

“I found Hiding for my Life to be honest, revealing, heartfelt, and insightful. Navy life is extremely demanding, and Solt certainly opened my eyes to the additional struggles that we imposed on a community of sailors that not only affected them, but those close to them as well. Reading it made me want to personally shake the hand of every sailor who had to endure those draconian policies and thank them for their service.”
—Joe R. Campa Jr., 11th Master Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy

“In a story of love and survival, Karen Solt reveals the harsh realities of being gay in the navy prior to and during ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.’ It’s not until she retires that the true cost of concealment becomes clear. This is a poignant rendering of an important historical period that reveals the complexity of service life for gays and the losses they endured. A great read.”
—Carol E. Anderson, DMin, author of You Can’t Buy Love Like That: Growing Up Gay in the Sixties

“Hiding for my Life recalls the bad old days and all the energy we lost maintaining our closets. This memoir reminds me that we won’t go back.”
—Willa Goodfellow, author of Prozac Monologues: A Voice from the Edge

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“The author—an educator, mental health counselor, and founder of the Rochester Center for Pet Grief and Loss—describes the myriad faces of this kind of loss and outlines strategies and mindsets that may help . . . . Readers who have experienced the trauma of pet loss will deeply appreciate the valuable wisdom in these pages.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“As someone who deals with grief and loss of pets on a daily basis, I am eager to share this book with clients as an invaluable resource for helping them through the hardest part of pet ownership. Anne Marie provides wonderful insight to the dynamic challenges of pet loss and the grief that accompanies it in an inclusive and accepting way. Her exercises and writing prompts are so helpful for learning to cope before, during, and after the loss of a beloved pet.”
—Dr. Isabel Wylie, VMD

“Losing a pet is among the most painful and transformational experiences that a person can have. . . . Healing Wisdom For Pet Loss is an important and eloquently written book that presents valuable knowledge for pet owners and their mental health providers. I will keep one in my clinical office to loan to clients who have recently lost a pet and at my academic office for students to borrow”
—Robert H. Rice, Jr., PhD, LMHC, Professor, Mental Health Counseling Program Chair, St. John Fisher University

“Written with sensitivity and understanding, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss offers a unique look at our grief reactions related to our pets. . . . I particularly liked this volume’s focus on the diverse reactions that people experience, and how working through grief is an individual process that might be different from the reactions of others. I am pleased to recommend this book for all who live with companion animals as well as those who work alongside them. It is a thoughtful and very useful addition to the literature.”
—Risë VanFleet, PhD, RPT-S, CDBC, CAEBC-I, founder and president of International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® and coauthor of Animal Assisted Play Therapy

“Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss is an essential guide for anybody who has loved and lost their faithful, cherished pet. Her compassionate support affirms the ache in a grieving heart and provides tools and resources needed to navigate the grief path. This is a comforting and practical must-read!”
—Lena Kieliszak LMHC NCC, Rochester NY

“Grief leaves a hole in our hearts that surfaces and never quite goes away completely. Finding ways to diminish the sharp cut of loss is so necessary to continue on. Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss is a labor of love and hopefully will ease the painful loss of a pet for every reader.”
—Catherine Romaine Brown, author of The Courageous Companion the Jack Russell Terrier and A Guide to the Happy Healthy Pet the Jack Russell Terrier

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“An insightful, compelling exploration of the challenges and intricacies in the current tech landscape . . . Still Needs Work by Ellen Barker is a relevant, immersive novel that explores the complexities of the corporate world through its true-to-life protagonist.”
—Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review

“The writing is crisp, perfectly befitting the personality of the protagonist, whose insights into the hidden messages and evasive mind-games of the corporate world are perfectly on target—even if that doesn’t always work out in her favor. The character’s inner voice is entertaining and insightful.”
—Diane Winger, author of the Ellie Dwyer series

“A realistic portrayal of how isolating, ruthless, and demoralizing the modern tech economy can be.”
—Mike Trigg, author of Bit Flip

“A well-written, satisfying story that will resonate for many readers.”
—Linda Moore, author of Attribution

“Ellen Barker’s wry sense of wit and amazing attention to detail draw the reader into the real-life dilemmas faced by her protagonist.”
—Jude Berman, author of The Healing Zone and The Die

“Barker tells her story with humor and a steadfast pace of overcoming adversity. This is a story of resilience and finding one’s way in life.”
—Nancy Chadwick, author of The Wisdom of the Willow and Under the Birch Tree

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“A superbly written true story of love and self-discovery.”
–Kirkus Reviews

“O’Connor’s exceptional writing style makes Elk Love a captivating read. Healing and invigorating, this memoir is like a breath of fresh air. . . . reads as a confession of a beautiful and artistic soul. The narrative is vibrant, poetic, and sprinkled with occasional humor.”
—Readers’ Favorite, 5 STARS

 “. . . a soul-soothing revelation of the innate connection between nature and the human spirit.”
—Christopher Wilson, Director, Audubon Conservation Ranching Initiative

“If you long for a respite from the crush of this busy world …read this book. I basked in every page. You will be transported and renewed, and you will ask yourself: What would it take for me to open my heart to true, and unabashed, wonder? ”
—Laura Munson, author of Willa’s Grove and founder of Haven Writing Retreats 

“In all the love stories I love best, it is impossible to tell whether the real object of desire is the man, or the mountain he lives on, or the elk that stands on that mountain and bugles to his mate. So it is for Lynne Spriggs, who works her way into the hearts of all three with a savvy combination of curiosity, independence, and tenacity. In prose that is by turns rapturous, bawdy, hilarious, and serene, Elk Love sings a song of relationship—with the man, yes, but also with the Earth.”
—Pam Houston, author of Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country

“Elk Love is a beautiful memoir about love, grief, intimacy, and finding one’s place in the world. Throughout the vivid seasons and daily rhythms of rural Montana, Lynne Spriggs O’Connor deftly illuminates her own transformation through a unique relationship to this wild place and a man who makes his home there. Art, ranch life, and romance converge in this remarkable love story that distills the truth . . . and so much more.”
—S. Kirk Walsh, author of The Elephant of Belfast

“In the midst of stampeding elk, mating birds, birthing cattle and all the viscerality of a working Angus ranch, Lynne Spriggs O’Connor has composed a lyrical memoir. I devoured this enchanting book about the sensual landscape of animals, budding love, and the intrinsic wildness of it all. This unflinching saga teaches the ancient knowledge that hope begins again as we traverse the cycles of life and death.”
—Nani Power, author of New York Times Notable Book of the Year Crawling at Night

“Like a novel one can’t put down, Elk Love takes the reader into a world few will ever experience – a world we risk losing. Savor the stories within this finely crafted memoir. Hold them close as you might a loved one, or as you might hold a rare and fleeting vision.”
—Page Lambert, author of In Search of Kinship

“Elk Love demonstrates what it means to endure, to sustain, to adore the fierce wildness of the world around us and to nurture that wildness in ourselves.”
—Kim Barnes, author of In the Wilderness, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize

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