by Robert Storms Retired educator Robert Storms provides a heartfelt and often humorous collection of “snapshots” from a forty-year career in public school music education. Primarily set in Ferndale, Washington, beginning in 1962, the book chronicles Storms’ experiences teaching band and choir at Alexander Junior High, Custer School, and Vista Middle School. Patterned after …
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by Hope Atwood Dayhoff Wild Stories Written in the Wind Part 2 by Hope Atwood Dayhoff is like sitting down with a friend who’s had a ton of cool adventures and just wants to share them with you. This book takes you through Hope’s life, filled with wildlife encounters, family moments, and the beauty …
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by Raul A. Deju Written with honesty and warmth, this book takes us through Deju’s life—from his humble beginnings as a Cuban refugee to becoming a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leader in his field. At its heart, this book is about resilience. Deju’s story begins in Cuba, where he was forced to flee as …
by Neil J. Smith Neil J. Smith’s A Goodbye to Rita & Charlie is a deeply evocative memoir chronicling the author’s transformative journey from his idyllic childhood in Nassau, Bahamas, to the complex realities of life in Liberty City, Florida. Through poetic prose and vivid storytelling, Smith navigates themes of cultural displacement, family bonds, …
by Arthur M. Clement Life is full of unexpected problems, and it’s not about avoiding them, but how we deal with them. In My Air Force Experience, Arthur M. Clement shows us that when things don’t go as planned, we have to keep going. After a serious car accident, he had to let go …
by Tarry Stools “Life is a Donner Party #2” is about Tarry Stools, a guy living in a small town where strange things and odd people are normal. In this novel, Tarry shares crazy stories about the town, government secrets, and his own rough past, including problems with the police and the Catholic Church. …
by John Sant’Ambrogio “The Day I Almost Destroyed the Boston Symphony and Other Stories” is a memoir by John Sant’Ambrogio, chronicling his career as a symphony cellist. From his early fascination with symphonic music to his role as principal cellist in the Saint Louis Symphony, Sant’Ambrogio provides an intimate glimpse into the life of …
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https://youtu.be/uWhOFa4CF98 by Alla Kaluzhny Friendship, as told in Turning New Pages, is the invisible glue binding us together across lifetimes, with shared laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of heart. In this new novel, Alla Kaluzhny shares the fascinating stories of her friendships giving insight into the nature of human relationships and the eternal dance …
by Rich McDonough In “An Adventurous True Love Story of Princess Diana and her Rogue Private Eye in Cincinnati,” Rich McDonough takes readers on an account of romance, mystery, and adventure. The book begins with McDonough introducing himself as the rogue private eye hired to recover a kidnapped child, a task that unexpectedly leads …
by Robert C. Martin Reminiscing! by Robert C. Martin is a deeply personal and reflective memoir that chronicles the author’s journey through a life filled with varied experiences, both mundane and profound. This book, sprawling with rich narratives and poignant memories, invites readers into the intimate corners of Martin’s life, from his childhood days …
