“People Leadership is a thought-provoking tutorial that encourages its reader to reflect on their own leadership style and lessons learned through prior experiences. The insightful pearls of wisdom shared in Gina Folk’s personal stories will guide you on a journey of self-awareness and arm you with useful tools to hone your own leadership skill set.”
—Tracy Foutch, Talent Acquisition Manager

“I recommend People Leadership for anyone in a leadership position. Gina Folk has done a great job of capturing key leadership lessons that could benefit people managers at any level, either as a reminder of how things could be done more effectively, or as a guide for first time managers new to a leadership role.”
—David McCrea, Supply Chain Manager, MicroWatt

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“Anyone who has lost someone to suicide will find and take courage from this brave and beautiful book.”
—Abigail Thomas, author of Safekeeping, Three Dog Life, and What Comes Next and How to Like It

“Kelley Clink might label her beautiful book a ‘memoir,’ but I say it’s a detective story. An exquisitely tense mystery. Here is a woman on the desperate hunt for clues about the truth of her brother’s death (and life), but the harder she looks, the more she finds out about herself, her marriage, her family, their history. Whatever you call it, it’s a gripping and wounding book that invited me to think―and keep thinking―about grief, survival and what it means to heal.”
—Ryan Van Meter, author of If You Knew Then What I Know Now

“Kelley Clink’s story hit me where I live. With calm and elegant strength, she tells the story of her love for her brother and her desire to understand how to be a sister after a sibling has died. A Different Kind of Same is a rewarding memoir to turn to again and again.”
—Jessica Handler, author of Braving the Fire and Invisible Sisters

“Kelley Clink laces suicide and mental illness with one of life’s most important ingredients: hope. You need to read this book. It will change you.”
—Gillian Marchenko, author of Sun Shine Down: A Memoir

“Clink takes the reader on the rollercoaster ride of trying to find her place in the world and peace with what happened. As she pieces together the last few months of her brother’s life, as well as shares her own struggles, she provides an intimate view of life inside mental illness and glimpses of how thin the line between choosing death over life can be. This is a book about learning to go on despite knowing life will never be the same again.”
—Washington Independent Review of Books

“[H]onest, brave, and soul-baring in its exploration of grief and clinical depression.”
—Colorado Review

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“A sensitively told exploration of layers of loss, isolation, motherhood, and marriage. Diamond knows there are no easy answers and her portrait of Sarah is drawn by a skillful, compassionate hand.”
—Aimee Bender, author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and An Invisible Sign of My Own

“Shelter Us is beautiful novel that strikes every emotional chord―hope and fear, love and loss, betrayal and forgiveness. Laura Nicole Diamond is a talent. Her moving story will resonate with anyone who has ever walked past a homeless person and wondered, Could I make a difference? With flawed characters who come alive on the page, Diamond captures her readers with honesty and heart.”
—Lori Nelson Spielman, author of The Life List

“A watercolor portrait of a family at a crossroads, Shelter Us is a deftly rendered narrative of the everyday joys and devastating heartbreaks of parenthood, love, and loyalty. Laura Nicole Diamond’s is a new voice that rings with an old truth: the only way to survive life is through the grace and kindness of the living.”
—Gina B. Nahai, author of The Luminous Heart of Jonah S.

“Shelter Us is about characters in search of refuge both literal and metaphorical, seeking comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging. In spare, unsentimental prose, Laura Nicole Diamond explores how grief can divide people, how the bonds of marriage can twist and fray under pressure, and how consolation can be found in the unlikeliest places. I couldn’t put this lovely book down.”
—Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train

“Recommended for book groups interested in discussing issues relating to women, the loss of a child, and family relationships.”
—Library Journal

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“A debut collection of poems exploring love, art, and loss. Some poets focus on the mechanics of poetry, such as intonation and rhythm, and neglect passion. This isn’t the case with Zollars, whose debut collection is a masterful study of how words can be sparingly hewn to create stunning, long-lasting emotional scenes―from a child’s fraught relationship with an alcoholic mother to the cold reality of professional beauty. Each poem offers a perfectly observed moment as seen through a slightly distorted lens, featuring personality, heartbreak, and the desire to bridge distances that can’t be named. A set by a brilliant new poet, featuring exquisite emotional nuance and an impressive mastery of craft.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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“Insatiable is an extraordinary memoir. It is not only heartfelt, it brings to life a complicated disorder. Through Hauer’s story we can really see what love addiction is and how painful it is. But this is more than a story about the problem, this is a story of recovery and redemption. I highly recommend this book. It is a must-read if you are struggling with this disorder or have a loved one who is suffering and need to know what to do.”
—Susan Peabody, author of Addiction to Love

“Insatiable could be read as a cautionary tale: If you utterly lose your sense of self to another person, seek help now! And, yes, it is this, but much, much more. Written with clear and precise language, Hauer’s memoir is a true testament to one woman’s courageous spirit. Hauer beats the odds. Not only does she survive an emotionally destructive life, she blossoms into a self-actualized and powerful woman. From the first page, we are engaged with this narrator, rooting for her to succeed on her tumultuous, yet ultimately brave, journey.”
—Sue William Silverman, author of Love Sick: One Woman’s Journey through Sexual Addiction

“If you think love addiction is something strange and dramatic that only happens to other people―sick people, people with problems―then you should read Shary Hauer’s intimate memoir. You will see that a love addict could be your boss, or your college roommate, or the girl next door . . . she could, in fact, be you.”
—Ethlie Ann Vare, author of Love Addict: Sex, Romance, and Other Dangerous Drugs

“I swallowed it up in one sitting. Shary’s story of love addiction, and how it grows from a rooted codependence in the world, is full of heart and harrowing pain. So many people will recognize themselves on its pages.”
—Kerry Cohen, author of Loose Girl

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“Stop Giving It Away is a crucial read for women suffering from an all-too-common problem: they take care of everyone in their lives except themselves. This personal and detailed book will inspire you to take your life back, one step at a time.”
—Dr. Andrea Bonior, Ph.D., author of The Friendship Fix

“Since the 1970s, women’s roles and choices have expanded exponentially, yet our historical training in self-sacrifice remains intact, undermining all our gains. In this straight-talking, realistic, compassionate, and deeply wise book, Cherilynn Veland nails the reasons behind our habit of “giving it away”―especially the often-ignored issue of how society and culture have shaped us to do so―and offers practical strategies for overcoming your own personal pull toward unhealthy self-sacrifice.”
—Stephanie Golden, author of Slaying the Mermaid: Women and the Culture of Sacrifice

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“All too often, we let the busy-ness of every day take over the meaning of our lives. Reading this book will change that; by bringing trust and vision to consciousness, we can live and lead more expansively and successfully than ever. After reading The Thriver’s Edge, you’ll have renewed enthusiasm and purpose for all that you do!”
—Marshall Goldsmith author of New York Times bestseller What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“In a world dominated by fear-based approaches to success, The Thriver’s Edge offers an inspiring and life-affirming alternative. Donna Stoneham writes with the wisdom of one who has guided many people in manifesting their inner gifts.”
—Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

“The Thriver’s Edge is an inspiring, uplifting, and empowering book grounded in the real world experience of a successful executive coach and transformational expert Dr. Donna Stoneham. Sharing transformational experiences that aid in the learning process, Stoneham provides numerous inquiry practices that offer real takeaway value, and she makes deep concepts meaningful and accessible for the reader. The Thriver’s Edge is well-written, intellectually stimulating, relevant, and spiritually rewarding.”
—Sandra and Daniel Biskind, authors of Peace: Power Up Your Life

“If you want to take your life to the next level of thriving, fulfillment, inner peace, love, joy, and all the important things we want in life and still be more effective at work, read The Thriver’s Edge. I promise you’ll be glad you did.”
—Jack Canfield, New York Times best-selling author of The Success Principles and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series

“In a world dominated by fear-based approaches to success, The Thriver’s Edge offers an inspiring and life-affirming alternative. Donna Stoneham writes with the wisdom of one who has guided many people in manifesting their inner gifts.”
—Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

“The Thriver’s Edge is living proof that we can achieve success in the corporate world without sacrificing our personal integrity or starving our soul. In this wise and wonderful book, Donna Stoneham takes us by the hand and shows us how we too can bridge the worlds of business and spirituality.”
—Jalaja Bonheim, PhD, author of The Sacred Ego: Making Peace with Ourselves and Our World

“In The Thriver’s Edge, Dr. Donna Stoneham has masterfully distilled decades of life experience and professional expertise into seven practices essential to thriving. Skillfully presented in a clear and straightforward way, these practices come alive in all their depth and substance with stories and examples that ring true to the reader’s own experience. Stoneham’s suggestions for developing the seven keys are practical and doable. The series of reflective questions and her sage advice steadily guide readers in their quest to step into a bigger life, express their deepest potential, and become their greatest selves.”
—Linda Graham, MFT, author of Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being

“The Thriver’s Edge poses a powerful question: Consider for a moment how our world be transformed if we supported one another to become the magnificent beings we are designed to be. This book consistently shows us how to do that in ways that support us to thrive, not just survive, which is something the world needs more than ever.”
—Niki Barr, PhD, author of Getting Off the Emotional Roller Coaster of Cancer

“The Thriver’s Edge is an inspiring, uplifting, and empowering book grounded in the real world experience of a successful executive coach and transformational expert Dr. Donna Stoneham. Sharing transformational experiences that aid in the learning process, Stoneham provides numerous inquiry practices that offer real takeaway value, and she makes deep concepts meaningful and accessible for the reader. The Thriver’s Edge is well-written, intellectually stimulating, relevant, and spiritually rewarding.”
—Sandra and Daniel Biskind, authors of Peace: Power Up Your Life from The Codebreaker Platinum Series

“Your book was powerful, motivating, and it reinforced some decisions I need to make in my life. After open-heart surgery, my focus was to survive, but now that I’m healthy again, I want to thrive. Life is too short to do otherwise.”
—Bob Lee, author of Living with Heart Disease: Denial, Clarity and Gratitude

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“With a bit of time-space-bending whimsy, Wicoff taps into every parent’s wistful dream.”
—Booklist

“A thought-provoking, gimlet-eyed satire of contemporary motherhood in the guise of a romantic comedy, Wishful Thinking is a Trojan horse of a novel, delivering incisive social commentary while it entertains and delights you. I devoured every word of this funny, brilliant book.”
—Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train

“Wishful Thinking is funny, tender, perceptive―I tore through it with delight.”
—Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author of The Happiness Project and Happier At Home

“Wishful Thinking is a whimsical, time-bending tale about an overextended, working single mother’s Year of Magical Living. The solution handed to Jennifer is both fanciful and practical. Who wouldn’t want extra hours added to each day? If only!”
—Hope Edelman, The Possibility of Everything

“In Wishful Thinking, Kamy Wicoff takes a fantasy we’ve all had and turns it into a sparkling, witty, sympathetic take on the stresses, and the rewards, of motherhood, of work, and of being alive at this moment.”
—Francine Prose, author of Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris: 1932

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