by Sarah Purdy | Nov 23, 2021 | Novels, Our Books
by Karen Fitzsimmons Based on a true story, Unfailing Love chronicles the life of Kalena, a young girl who struggles with fear, doubt, and bullies. As she grows into a woman, she faces bad relationships, a broken heart, and the deaths of loved ones. Kalena vows that...
by Sarah Purdy | Jun 14, 2021 | Book Place, Book Releases & Events
Peter, Mary Magdalene, Lazarus, Pontius Pilate—the life of Jesus Christ was peopled by fascinating men and women whose stories have long inspired writers and artists. But what about those quiet figures, the men and women who were part of the Gospels, but whose names...
by Sarah Purdy | May 24, 2021 | Novels, Our Books
by Valerie Van Kooten A reluctant bride. An overbearing mother-in-law. An impoverished scribe. A traveler from far away. A young widow. A servant girl. A homesick Roman soldier. A donkey seller’s son. Eight lives. Eight people who are barely mentioned in the Gospels,...
by Sarah Purdy | May 17, 2021 | Creative Nonfiction, Our Books
by Ben Chiodo Promises, No Guarantees: Life of a Dreamer is a funny and heartwarming collection of prose, poetry, and farce from Iowa author Ben Chiodo. Come along with Ben as he reflects on life, love, family, and his favorite pastime of all—fishing. A book has...
by Sarah Purdy | Feb 8, 2021 | Book Place, Book Publishing News & Tips
by Michelle Stam, WP graphic designer The cliché “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is great advice for life … not so much for authors approaching book cover design—one of the most exciting and daunting stages of publication. As readers, when we’re scanning shelves (or...
