Noteworthy

When new adventures beckon after 50, you can either shrink away or grab them with both hands

In this captivating sequel to her debut memoir, A Grip on Reality, Jan embraces her golden years. Boldly pursuing new dreams, she reinvents herself, moving from therapist/counsellor to a highly successful gallery owner and saleswoman.

Be prepared for glamour, excitement, drama and heartache as Jan negotiates the highs and lows of balancing a successful business partnership with a rocky marriage, while supporting her family through times of crisis, facing health challenges, and navigating life’s never-ending trials. Seeking inner peace amidst the chaos, Jan finds the path to self-discovery and enlightenment when she is introduced to Vipassana Meditation and the Buddhist lifestyle.

When life’s road takes more unexpected turns, Jan must once again dare to make tough choices to secure her future happiness – doing so with her characteristic pluck and determination.

Through it all, Jan’s devotion to her children takes centre stage as she shares cherished memories celebrating their successes, and precious moments getting to know her grandchildren, while refusing to let the tyranny of distance diminish their bond.

Rich, raw, and deeply inspiring, this is a story about the importance of embracing new opportunities, making bold choices and growing in wisdom at all stages of life. Jan’s inimitable spirit, willingness to embrace adventure, and relentless desire to succeed at the highest levels shine on every page.

A Grip on Living takes you on a tour around the globe as well as around the conflicts in Jan’s head. Do not miss this sensational, inspiring journey! 

Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride that will leave you breathless.

Jan’s search for true love and friendship takes her on a spiritual and emotional journey where she faces an epic test of spirit. Two broken marriages and a battle with breast cancer are among the many challenges that push her to the brink of despair, forcing her to draw on all her talents, resourcefulness, and inner strength. Through it all, her courage shines.

Does she have what it takes to claw her way back to physical and emotional health, while supporting and protecting her two precious children? Will she ever find lasting happiness? Will she find the inner strength to rise above it all? Or will it all be too much? Dive in to find out.

How to Human is a witty, very different approach, unlike anything else on the shelf.
A down-to-earth illustrated handbook, complete with its companion app, combining humorous comic panels, with thorough guidance, this book skips the heavy reading without skimping on substance. Full of great content that makes independent living feel doable — not daunting.

• Inside, you'll find a different approach:
• Skills sorted by room — tackle the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, interview room, festival room, budget and shopping hacks, and beyond, each with its own cartoon characters, hazards, and a "boss" to defeat
• No-nonsense steps — simple instructions with pro tips, myth-busting, and the occasional cheeky nudge
• Cartoon illustrations & comic strips — because learning to 'Human' shouldn't be boring
• A fun word search in each room
• An end -of -section Myth-Busters true or false?
• Well-being built in —Life skills and well-being are two sides of the same coin. You can't feel good when your room's a tip, your fridge is empty, and you haven't washed in three days.

• Packed with practical, step-by-step lessons on cooking, cleaning, money, hygiene, owning a pet, getting that new job, learning some DIY and the everyday skills that keep your life from descending into chaos, this book meets you exactly where you are — whether you're home alone with working parents, looking after your younger siblings or you're a teenager gearing up to leave home, a young adult fending for yourself for the first time, someone who's simply forgotten how to adult, or maybe you are savvy and you want to know more.

Murder. Betrayal. Magic? One knight takes up his hammer to hunt a killer concealed. When dark arts and faith face off, will sorcery or swordsmanship win out? What chance can a mere mortal have against vampires and demonic forces? Is King’s Inquisitor Dunewell prepared to break the laws he has sworn to serve to discover and defeat a master of shrouded evil? Where is the line between hero and villain, saint and sinner?

Kingdom of Lethanor, 1648. Inquisitor Dunewell stands strong in a city scarred by corruption. A true warrior for justice, the newly assigned investigator jumps into the fray when a close physician friend is accused of murder. Vowing to find the real monster, he enters a deadly race against time and the tip of the executioner’s blade.

Ordered by superiors to wrap up the case quickly, the honorable man-at-arms digs deeply into clues pointing to demons and forbidden powers. But as more aristocrats are found brutally slain and vampire attacks foment mayhem, Dunewell must hunt down a magical foe before his city falls into violent madness.

Fires that Forge is the first book in the gripping Lords of Order & Chaos epic fantasy series, one of four series in the Bloodlines Reforged Saga. If you like thrilling mysteries, hidden enemies, and fast-paced action, then you’ll love R. J. Hanson’s sword and sorcery tale.

Buy Fires That Forge and dispel the darkness today!

Unseen views of Iraq, shot on the line. Combat photojournalism from a young Black U.S. Army sniper who turned 21 in the Sandbox during OIF; 5-20 INF, Diyala Province. He bought a camera In Theater and built an archive of place, people, and war. Not a victory lap. A record. Foreword by James Franklin. NLT 21% of net profits go to Vet-focused nonprofit orgs fighting Vet homelessness/hopelessness.

“Stay blessed; Free; & dangerous!”

You don't need to become a writer to write a book. You simply need to deliver the one that's already inside you.

You know there is a book inside you.

Maybe it has been there for months—or even years. It may have started as an idea you couldn't shake, a lesson you learned the hard way, expertise you've spent a lifetime developing, or a story you know could help someone else. You may even have notes, half-written chapters, or a document you've opened and closed more times than you care to admit.

The problem isn't that you don't have something to say. It's knowing how to turn everything you know into a book—and actually finish it.

The Expectant Author: A Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to Writing and Delivering the Book Inside You offers aspiring authors a practical, encouraging path from first idea to finished manuscript.

Using the familiar metaphor of pregnancy and birth, Heidi Richards Mooney divides the book-writing journey into manageable "trimesters," helping writers understand what to focus on at each stage rather than becoming overwhelmed by everything that needs to happen at once. Each phase builds naturally on the one before it, taking the reader from nurturing an idea to developing the manuscript and, ultimately, preparing to deliver the book into the world.

Inside, readers discover how to:

• Clarify the idea, message, and purpose behind their book

• Identify the readers they most want to reach

• Organize their knowledge and ideas into a workable structure

• Develop a writing routine that fits their real life

• Move through fear, perfectionism, procrastination, and self-doubt

• Maintain momentum when the initial excitement wears off

• Complete a manuscript instead of endlessly working on one

• Prepare their book for publishing, promotion, and the readers waiting for it

But The Expectant Author is about more than putting words on a page.

It recognizes that writing a book is both a practical process and a deeply personal one. Along the way, aspiring authors often wrestle with questions that have little to do with grammar or formatting: Am I really qualified to write this? Will anyone care what I have to say? What if I'm not a "real" writer? What if I fail?

Rather than requiring readers to see themselves as writers before they begin, The Expectant Author helps them recognize the value of what they already know and gives them a framework for transforming that knowledge into a book.

It is especially suited for entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, professionals, experts, thought leaders, and first-time authors who want to share what they know, strengthen their authority, expand their impact, or leave something meaningful behind.

Because writing a book isn't simply about becoming an author.

It's about capturing what you know before it disappears. It's about turning experience into something another person can learn from. It's about giving your ideas a life beyond conversations, presentations, classrooms, offices, or stages.

And sometimes, it's about finally keeping the promise you've made to yourself every time you've said:

"Someday, I'm going to write that book."

The Expectant Author is an invitation to make someday today.

The book is already inside you. It's time to deliver it.

How to Survive in Babylon is a powerful guide for those seeking to rise above the challenges of modern society. Drawing from personal experiences and revolutionary insights, Courtney Sharpe takes readers on a journey to reclaim their strength, purpose, and sense of self in a world designed to keep them down.

In this book, you’ll discover practical strategies for navigating the complexities of daily life while staying true to your values. Sharpe’s no-nonsense advice on work, relationships, and self-growth will inspire you to break free from the limitations of individualism and embrace a more unified, fulfilling way of life.

Whether you’re trying to find balance in a chaotic world or striving to better understand your role in society, How to Survive in Babylon offers the tools you need to thrive. This is your roadmap to empowerment in the face of struggle.
Survive. Thrive. Rise above.

Drugs, sex and rock and roll – that was the name of the game for hard rock musicians. Like the Blue Mask. Founded by singer Alix Lane and lead guitarist Joel Stark, in 1985 they lived the anthem. A year later both the band and their drummer were dead. 1988 saw a new Blue Mask - cleaned up, regrouped and touring. It is now 1990. AIDS is still an epidemic for both hetero and homosexuals. Social media is not a thing. Or smartphones. Or the age of unlimited information. But it is the year of the Blue Mask. Dreams do come true and their star ascends with international fame and success. Nothing can go wrong for Alix and Joel’s band and their close circle of friends. Until it does. But this group has only each other to rely on and they will survive tragedy. This is their story.    

A Heart’s Battle

Highland Covenant Series · Book One

Arabella MacIan has been raised to obey, not to choose. But when danger in the Lowlands forces her into the rugged Highlands, she finds herself under the protection of a man she was never meant to trust — the quiet, commanding laird Alasdair MacDonald.

A fragile peace holds the clans together, but old grudges burn deep. Arabella is caught between loyalty to her family and a growing bond she never expected — a bond Alasdair tries to ignore, even as it threatens to undo them both.

When hidden enemies strike and secrets rise from the glen, Arabella must face the hardest truth of all:
love may be the bravest battle she will ever fight.

Perfect for fans of sweeping Highland romance, tender slow-burn connection, and stories of courage and devotion.

Readers of Brenna Ash, Heather McCollum, Laura Frantz, and Julie Klassen will feel at home in this world of faith, duty, and enduring love.

People of the West: A short story timeline

By D.M. McGowan

A collection of 9 short stories (along with some back-ground) and 14 poems available on several sites

1793 Marker of Stone, 1867 Lucky, 1888 Into the Mountains, 1914 Stealing Janet’s Cattle, 1936 A Voice from Beyond,

Just Feeling Good, The Reason for the Season, An Old Rancher’s Christmas

1940 Deacon,

Native Sons in World War I, Inclusion, Education

1942 Invasion

The Road That Couldn’t Be Done, Hiking Mountain Ranges

1963 Sure, I can do that! , 1966 Blizzard!

What if justice wasn't always about rules but about results?

David M. McGowan’s Boundaries is a captivating and richly woven tale that transports readers to 19th-century British Columbia, a land marked by untamed wilderness, shifting alliances, and the unyielding spirit of those who call it home. With its vivid depiction of frontier life and a nuanced exploration of morality, identity, and resilience, Boundaries is a standout in the realm of historical fiction.

This book is a bold, gritty, and incredibly absorbing read.

Fast-paced, unpredictable, and layered with moments that keep you thinking long after the chapter ends. The author has crafted a character-driven narrative that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.

Call him a bounty hunter, a rangeland detective, an actor, a chameleon, a puzzle solver; whatever title you choose, Bob Morgan will find a way to reshape depravity, corruption and destruction into the manageable and acceptable. All that is necessary is to not expect too much, appreciate whatever improvement may be realized, and don’t look too closely at Morgan’s past.

From the same vault that holds the work of William Johnstone, Matt Braun, Max Brand, and Louis L’Amour.