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Looking for a memoir that inspires while offering practical guidance for life? Thomas A. Cook’s Sermon from the Green Leather Chair delivers just that. Rooted in his father’s wisdom and enriched with his own reflections, Cook’s narrative explores resilience, ethical decision-making, and personal growth, offering readers a roadmap for navigating life’s challenges with humility, determination, and grace.

Jeffrey Allen’s journey from dentistry to writing is a testament to following passion wherever it leads. With a foundation in rigorous academics and decades of professional experience, Allen has transformed his life into a platform for storytelling that educates, inspires, and preserves history. His works merge historical accuracy with compelling narratives, revealing the courage and resilience of humanity even in its darkest moments.

Godwin Oricha Nyamida is an emerging author whose debut, Abrahamic Covenant, is capturing attention for its thoughtful exploration of faith, identity, and spiritual growth. Far more than a personal memoir, the book reflects a universal journey—one that invites readers to reflect on their own beliefs and the connections that shape their lives.

Eugene wasn’t born in a castle, and his closest brush with dragons was probably a traffic jam. He’s a truck driver with a love for history, woodworking, and telling stories—but one day, a simple question from his daughter changed everything: “Why don’t you write a story?”

In a sea of capes, lasers, and cosmic battles, James Milton Roberts takes readers somewhere quieter, wilder, and deeply human. He turns the murky waters of Goshen Swamp into a sanctuary and transforms a pirate into a patriarch. Legends of Goshen Swamp isn’t just historical fiction—it’s a story brimming with heart, grit, and the lived struggles of its author.

Some stories aren’t born from triumph—they’re born from wounds. For Ivette Smith, the dark web wasn’t a curiosity; it was a crucible. What started as a search for remote work after a serious injury quickly turned into a lesson in deception, loss, and resilience. Today, that journey fuels her writing and her mission: to protect others from the traps she once fell into.

Every child faces a monster at some point. Sometimes it hides under the bed. Sometimes it’s a noisy playground, a dark classroom, or a first day that feels impossibly big. For Jimmy Joe, the hero of Jeff Nuttall’s Jimmy Joe’s First Day of School, that monster is first grade itself. What begins as a day full of fear quickly transforms into one brimming with laughter, discovery, and joy. Through a story both funny and heartfelt, Nuttall shows young readers that courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it simply smiles.

In a culture obsessed with chasing happiness through success, wealth, or comfort, Ross H. Palfreyman asks a quiet but profound question: “What if joy isn’t found in what we get, but in what we give?”

Brianna MacMahon is quickly emerging as a compelling new voice in political fiction, blending sharp insight with imaginative storytelling. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, and raised in New York State from infancy, her lifelong surroundings and curiosity about governance have shaped a writer deeply attuned to the mechanics of power and the people affected by it.

History has a way of choosing its heroes—and its villains. For Aaron Burr, the pen favored Alexander Hamilton, and that narrative has dominated textbooks for more than two centuries. “Burr killed Hamilton,” children recite. Villain, hero, duel, scandal. End of story. But the truth? It’s never that simple.