“Fans of meant-to-be romance stories will not be disappointed.”
—VOYA

“Leora Krygier weaves an eloquent story about two star-crossed lovers. I absolutely loved this heartbreaking but uplifting tale.”
—Linda Schreyer, author of Tears and Tequila

“A riveting, complex tale of adventure and love. Maddie and Aiden, both unmoored by loss, make their way—together.”
— Sarah Lamstein, author of Hunger Moon

“A flood, a drought and saving endangered ocean animals are gently woven into Leora Krygier’s new novel, Keep Her—a beautifully told tale of Maddie and Aiden, who discover themselves while navigating the magical world of meant-to-be love.”
—Jackie Hirtz, co-author of Lola Zola and the Lemonade Crush

“Krygier writes like she knows the characters personally…the sentiment behind the characters pasts is remarkable. I have never read a story as filled with passion and regret as this book.”
—Teen Reads

“This compelling fall book will have readers glued to the page and rooting for Maddie along the way.”
—SheKnows

“An outstanding adventure about teenagers who heal through love and shared passions, Keep Her will leave you mesmerized until the last word is furiously devoured by your heart. Oh, and whale lovers, you’ll want in on this one.”
—Bookstr

“This vibrantly dazzling literary cocktail on the restorative powers of love will leave ever reader’s heart renewed this Fall.”
—Popsugar

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“Carol Walsh uses her amazing creative talents to paint a picture with her words. This book itself is a work of art; it is engaging, compelling, and highly readable. But most importantly, it is helpful. Carol’s own journey helps us through our own pain. The book gives us hope, and indeed this memoir is a brilliant example of using creativity to move through trauma, pain, and grief to find renewed empowerment on the other side.”
―Patti Clark, author of This Way Up: Seven Tools for Unleashing Your Creative Self and Transforming Your Life

“Written in an engaging style, Walsh’s story is honest, poignant, and deeply moving; I have no doubt that it will be inspirational for many. This memoir is a wonderful example of the creative transformation of traumatic loss in which the survivor turns to artistic self-expression to gain mastery, find meaning, and connect with others. We, her readers, become witnesses not only to her suffering, but also to her strengths and to her empowerment.”
―Sophia Richman, Ph.D. author of Mended by the Muse: Creative Transformations of Trauma

“Carol is an evolved being and talented storyteller. I found her spiritual approach to work and life truly inspirational. She shares very personal, intense, powerful life experiences that have guided her on a path to help her integrate her emotional and spiritual health. Painting Life is a gem that offers healing insights for all of us to treasure.”
―Louis deSabla, publisher of Pathways Magazine

“Painting Life is a deeply reflective memoir. With candor and grace, Carol Walsh shares detailed personal accounts of her traumatic experiences and painful relationships, along with the creative process that helps her heal. The spiritual undertone encourages us to reflect on why difficult things happen and how life can improve if we endure. Having experienced depression and the healing power of art, I found it eye-opening to read about mental health and art from a therapist’s perspective. Anyone working in the mental health field or those interested in art will greatly benefit from this book.”
―David Sandum, artist, philanthropist, and author of I’ll Run Till the Sun Goes Down: A Memoir About Depression and Discovering Art

“A wonderful portrayal of how art serves as a rudder while navigating life’s journey, Carol Walsh discovers the centering power of her creativity when faced with challenges, and learns to trust it as a guide. Texture is added to the narrative as she weaves her personal story under headings that describe a key concept of art making. This book is a wonderful testament to the power of courage, curiosity, and creativity.”
―Joan Stanford, registered board-certified art therapist and author of The Art Of Play

“Painting Life is a work of art―a well-written memoir by an incredible woman, who shares how she recovered from a devastating loss by sharing how creativity can help us heal from life’s most dreadful traumas. This is a must-read for professionals and anyone recovering from any kind of loss, as it can provide comfort, hope and a trustworthy path toward healing.”
―Carol S. Peason, author of The Hero Within, Awakening the Heroes With, and Persephone Rising: Awakening the Heroine Within

“A lovely, inspiring book about the rich interplay of life and art. Through her moving personal story of a difficult childhood, the struggle to find the right kind of love, a devastating tragedy, and her career as a wide-ranging, prize-winning artist, Carol Walsh shows us how creative work may, over and over again, nourish us, sustain us, and retrieve us even from the worst that life may toss us.”
―Sara Taber, author of Born Under an Assumed Name

“When Carol Walsh was faced with the sudden and shocking death of her beloved fiancé she knew, as a psychotherapist, that many trauma survivors never recover from loss. In this tender memoir, she shows us how she found salvation by relying upon her innate expressions of creativity. Painting Life reminds us that an artistic perspective can shift even the most distressing trauma into transformation.”
―Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, MCC, author of Building Your Ideal Private Practice

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“Buchanan treats the concept of choice as a crucial one, explaining that everyone makes decisions as to what his or her life purpose is, and that what one isn’t changing, one is choosing. Such prompts effectively encourage deep, introspective exploration. A well-organized, thorough guide to self-acceptance.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Relevant to our times, this important read can easily be considered a manual for intentional living; allowing us to embrace a well-crafted plan for revival, beyond the hypnotic hold of the human condition. Note to Self offers an inspired jumpstart into conscious living for both the beginner, as well as an enthusiastic reminder for the seasoned traveler on the path.”
—Alison Elliot, international speaker, energy enrichment coach, and author of Hot Flashes Cool Wisdom: A Rumble Through the Jungle of Midlife

“Laurie Buchanan has a knack for helping others find positive, creative, and clear solutions to life’s challenges. Reading this book was like watching the sun rise for me; every page had bright rays of wisdom that made me smile. Delightful indeed!”
—Christine DeSmet, author, screenwriter, and writing teacher at University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies

“One of the best gifts I can give my clients is to share the wisdom of this book.”
—Susan Wisehart, MS, LMFT, holistic psychotherapist, and author of Soul Visioning: Clear the Past, Create Your Future

“What a dazzling rainbow of wisdom Laurie Buchanan has assembled into one volume! Drawing on a wide range of spiritual teachers and scientific discoveries, Buchanan guides the reader on an exciting journey of self-discovery. She is a modern oracle at Delphi, and this book a modern temple with ‘Know Thyself’ written on every page. Highly recommended for daily spiritual practice (a list of 365 questions at the end will guide journal writing). Leaders of retreats, and spiritual seekers will be sharing well-thumbed, dog-eared copies soon.”
—Shirley Hershey Showalter, former president of Goshen College and author of Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World

“While we are all passengers on a planet called Earth, we can choose to enhance the way in which we travel: emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and physically. In fact, we can, through the pages of this book, discover new ways to travel that are lighter, more fluid, and life-enhancing. The author, a wise and dedicated traveler, is also the right kind of kind of guide―caring, inspiring, uplifting, knowledgeable―for your journey of self-discovery. I recommend this tremendous book to anyone seeking the companionship of good energy and joyful presence. A five-star read in every way! ”
—D.A. Hickman, author of The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone

“Don’t read this book. Do it instead! Based on the seven chakras, this is a self-help book that can help you let go of emotional baggage and reclaim your highest and best self.”
—New Spirit Journal

“Everyone has baggage. It varies in styles and shape but it is always frustrating, inconvenient, and disruptive. In Note to Self, Laurie Buchanan dives deep into unloading this emotional baggage we all carry around. Full of real-life, emotional examples as well as an action to take at the end of each chapter, this book will lead to a better, more happy you.”
—PopSugar

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“This thought-provoking, intellectual novel examines how individuals react when their familiar coping mechanisms are completely shattered.”
—Bookstr

“Novak packs a lot into this short and sweet foodie novel, and it’s obvious she had a great deal of fun writing it.”
—Booklist

“Size Matters offers the perfect blend of romance and friendship with a dash of culinary wit.”
—Redbook

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“Magic Flute is a beautifully constructed inside-look at the world of grand opera, and the passion that accompanies the power of art.”
—Bookstr

“This beautifully crafted novel is so close to an artist’s heart, and the heart of any true lover of music, that it defies description. Magic Flute is such a mystical story in just the opera alone, that to merge it with a true love story is amazing for the reader. I felt my head actually falling in love again just with the beauty of the music along with the story.”
—Carol Vaness, soprano

“Magic Flute is the wonderful tale of a musician’s desire to leave her mark on the world. Elizabeth Morgan’s journey from devastating loss to reinvention and success reminds us that great artists must embrace all of life — including precious and complicated relationships — to offer the world something of value, and that no one succeeds alone. I loved every page of this compelling story!”
—Jane Erwin Hammett, Sweet Spot Performance

“Patricia Minger has captured the essence of a musicians attachment to their instrument and their passion for music. When Liz Morgan has to face the abandonment of her career as a flutist, it is a devastating blow and is beautifully and very accurately presented by the author. The only bond more important than a musician and their instrument is that between parent and child! It is a wonderful story and is very true to the nature and portrayal of an instrumentalist and a singer. Brava to Ms. Minger and thank you.”
—Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano

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“In her debut memoir, Meadows memorializes her daughter while deploring the state of adolescent mental health care. The book’s power comes from the way Meadows lucidly analyzes her own story to identify larger systematic issues in mental health care for young people. The memoir also includes basic advice and resources for struggling teens and their families. An intense, moving account of raising and mourning a child with mental illness.”
―Kirkus Reviews

“Karen’s power-punch of a book is a must-read for parents struggling deeply with a child who suffering from mental health issues. This book is two hearts woven together―a mother’s memoir coupled with a daughter’s journal. A startling account of a deeply flawed system, and deeply flawed treatments, she has used ‘the power of her words’ beautifully, stunningly. Karen offers up a call to action, asking all of us who suffer from, or suffer around, mental health issues to get angry, to make a ruckus, to make a difference.”
―Amy Ferris, editor of Shades of Blue: Writers on Depression, Suicide, and Feeling Blue

“Karen’s intensely human exploration of her daughter’s depression and subsequent suicide is representative of the private battle millions of families are engaged in. She delivers a line in Searching for Normal that stunned me with its simplicity and directness―’I want the world to take note that we cannot afford to lose people like Sadie. I want society to stand up and say, This is unacceptable.’”
― Sheila Hamilton, author of All the Things We Never Knew: Chasing the Chaos of Mental Illness

“Searching for Normal is a profoundly personal account of a tragic experience navigating a confusing, often ineffective mental health system inundated with non-evidenced based treatment options for youth. Perhaps more importantly, Meadows provides immensely practical guidance through this morass, while persuasively advocating for developing an intelligible system that makes research-based treatment comprehensive and accessible to parents like herself.”
―Rick Mehlman, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Chief Executive Officer, Child Study and Treatment Center, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

“Karen [Meadows] has written an extremely important book, one that is long overdue and necessary for parents navigating the confusing area of treatments for children struggling with mental illness. She does an excellent job blending personal details with information about treatment options at various levels. This is a must-read for anyone struggling with mental health issues, or trying to help a loved one with mental health issues.”
―Leslie Taylor, MD, psychiatrist

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“A wonderful, thoughtful and inspiring story of love and courage—the kind of tale that teaches us to take chances, and that we CAN overcome our own obstacles.”
—Betsy Stone, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Happily Ever After

“Miracle at Midlife is a captivating memoir of a courageous woman’s physical and emotional journey from Connecticut to Paris, where a sometimes challenging love affair awaits. Roni Beth Tower’s vividly detailed story is candid and insightful about the joys of finding love in middle age, and the resilience required to voyage down new paths to personal fulfillment. Drawing on her experience as a clinical psychologist, she describes the passionate attraction that moves both lovers to modify and unite their lives. Tower’s gifts of lyrical language, emotional resonance, and psychological sensitivity offer a memorable narrative about achieving happiness at any age.”
—Sybil Steinberg, Former Forecasts Editor, Publishers Weekly

“Conquering the dual challenges of parenting herself as well as her adult children, Roni Beth Tower lives her transatlantic romance with consciousness and insight, as she decides to leave the safe shore of her home in Connecticut to create a new life with a man she meets in Paris when she is in her early 50s. Miracle at Midlife is a classic love story set in modern times that draws on the author’s background as a psychologist as well as her wisdom as a woman. It is also a wonderful and moving story that will inspire everyone who reads it.”
—Shefali Tsabary, PhD, New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist

“Roni Beth Tower’s Miracle at Midlife transports the reader across time and the Atlantic to the sights, tastes, and heady romance of Paris. Through a meeting of the minds, and with great passion, Roni rebirths herself and finds her soul mate. Her journey is at once moving, humorous, candid, and a gift.”
—Traci Stein, PhD, MPH, integrative medicine expert and award-winning author of The Everything Guide to Integrative Pain Management

“A wonderful story (that) needed to be told… demonstrates triumph for all of us who aspire, regardless of our age or doubts, and is a reminder to take life by the coat tails and fly. Miracle at Midlife by Roni Beth Tower, is a testimonial to pursuing a passion, to doing, completing, persevering, and to embracing life.”
—Camille Mancuso, Chatterbox column, Bucks County Herald

“Roni Beth Tower shares a remarkable story about the renewal of hope after loss, and the elegance of destiny in love. Beautifully crafted and narrated, her story will captivate the senses and awaken the reader to the power of living with courage, vulnerability and most of all integrity.”
—Jennifer Lee, PhD, Clinical Psychologist & Co-Author of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Children

“Miracle at Midlife, a memoir, tells the inspiring tale of finding love after all hope is lost. Roni Beth and David are far past the point of searching for love, until it finds them. Both struggle with internal demons and threats to their relationship, but their love is a testimony that it is never too late for a second chance at finding true happiness. Romantic and real.”
—Inside Chic

“[Tower] writes expansively, honestly, and joyfully [of the] blissful moments as well as the struggles that come with being part of a couple again after loss, divorces, and years of independence. . . . This is a thoughtful chronicle of taking risks and overcoming fears that offers readers hope of experiencing love later in life.”
—Publishers Weekly

“An insightful and introspective account.”
—Akron Beacon Journal

“An inspiring and authentic love story. Through times of joy and hardship, the couple’s pure devotion to each other shines through in Tower’s effectively emotional writing. This moving memoir will bring hope and comfort to those who wonder how romance appears and evolves as we grow older.”
—Westchester Magazine

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“A laugh-out-loud look at growing up at any age told with honesty and warmth.”
—Books & Life

“Funny, smart and compulsively readable! Ginger McKnight has a hit on her hands. And Terry McMillan fans can rejoice that they can add a new favorite writer to their list!”
—Heidi W. Durrow New York Times best-selling author of The Girl Who Fell From the Sky

“Everything is bigger in Texas―the hair, the real estate, and the drama in the pages of In The Heart of Texas. Forty-one-year-old soap star Jo Randolph manages to lose her Hollywood dream and burn all Tinseltown bridges in the span of 24 hours―literally. Caught in a PR nightmare, her agent ships her off to her Texas hometown and she desperately tries to reconnect to life beyond the limelight.”
—PopSugar

“Ginger McKnight-Chavers expertly fuses politics, pop culture and hot topics surrounding race to create one of the most rousingly inspiring reads of fall.”
—Redbook Magazine

“Readers seeking a peek behind the scenes of Hollywood will want to rush out and get this debut novel. First-person narrative can be tricky, but McKnight- Chavers nails it.”
—RT Book Reviews, Top Pick

“There’s quite a bit to like about McKnight-Chavers’ debut novel…The bold move of writing about the challenges of a interracial relationship offers a fresh take on romantic comedy themes.”
—Library Journal

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“In a Silent Way offers a moving portrayal of a committed, young teacher-activist, Jeanna, who is determined to effect change in her urban school and community. Jeanna’s culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy, and her determination to never give up on her students, ultimately wins their respect and admiration. All the while, Hetzel makes sure to shine a much needed light on undemocratic practices and unequal gendered power dynamics in social and racial justice movements.”
―Jonathan Kozol, education activist and award-winning author of Death at an Early Age and Savage Inequalities: Children in American Schools

“In A Silent Way is a deeply personal historical novel of importance, because it reveals what happens when the convergence of race, gender, and class struggles intersect inside people’s lives and communities. Mary Jo Hetzel has written an unconventional coming of age story of a young white woman swept up into the political whirlwind of urban America in the late sixties. A must-read for those who want to know the roots of today’s #BlackLivesMatter Movement, as well as the contemporary offshoots of the Occupy Walls Street Movement.”
―Sam E. Anderson, co-editor of The Black Activist Journal, writer, and education activist

“In a Silent Way captures the racial, class, and leadership issues of the 1960s that continue today as they play out in an alternative school and multi-racial movement group. The main character of the teacher is are well developed, and her students’ quandaries, anger, fear, despair, then hope and action ring true. Leading by listening, in the classroom and the movement, emerges as an essential touchstone. In the novel, as I’ve learned in my own work, students can and do lead, often seeing more clearly and less encumbered by ego than adults.”
―Monty Neill, Executive Director of FairTest

“Much as her main character does with her students, author Mary Jo Hetzel grabs hold of your heart and mind in this compelling, beautifully written, and breathtakingly honest story of an idealistic young teacher’s struggle to connect and work for a better world. In a Silent Way will resonate powerfully with teachers, students, parents, and anyone involved or interested in today’s struggles for educational, social and racial justice.”
―Lisa Guisbond, Executive Director of Citizens for Public Education

“At its core, In a Silent Way is about a young teacher, Jeanna, unleashing the brilliance and unique talents of her students while seeking to remain true to herself within a fractured grassroots social justice group. By sharing character Jeanna’s educational practice, Mary Jo Hetzel offers compelling guidance to all those interested in creating an urban educational system that promotes the aspirations of youth, teacher, parents, and community.
―Ellen Hewett, Director of the National College Transition Network at World Education

“This riveting, engaging journey of a young, white, activist educator in the late 60s unfolds unlike any other story previously told. This young woman chooses to join in the struggle for Civil Rights, while allowing her students to utilize their passions to change the course of their lives in an urban alternative high school. The reader is drawn in as the story unfolds, and taken along unanticipated pathways where the incidents and learnings that occur are completely applicable to this day. Since learning from our history may prevent future missteps, this powerful novel is a must-read.”
―Karla Nicholson, Executive Director, Haymarket People’s Fund

“Mary Jo Hetzel is an activist and humanist of the first order. Her weaving of students’ projects into exciting presentations shows how students can soar when a teacher believes in them. I hope this novel will help people see the need for change in our ‘change’ organizations and our schools.”
―Sandra McIntosh, Chair of The Coalition for Equal, Quality Education and former Parent Coordinator at English High School

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