Category Archives: Book Releases & Events
Iowa author celebrates Amana Colonies with A, B, C “kinderbuch”
- on December 09, 2019
- By Sarah Purdy
Each year, thousands of tourists travel to the Amana Colonies—the largest National Historic Landmark in Iowa. Settled by German immigrants, this cluster of villages is home to vibrant festivals, unique shops and well-known restaurants. […]
50 years in the making: Mesa author publishes book on Christian spirituality
- on November 25, 2019
- By Sarah Purdy
Nearly 50 years ago, author Warren Rushton of Mesa, Ariz., was hard at work at the San Francisco Conservative Baptist Theology Seminary, drafting his thesis on spiritual warfare and temptation. Today, Rushton is celebrating the publication of his first book, The Maturing Christian and His Enemies… […]
A guide for building life satisfaction: Clinical psychologist publishes first book
- on November 08, 2019
- By Sarah Purdy
Have you ever felt like your alarm clock is a starter’s pistol setting off a marathon sprint? In this hectic world, each day can seem like a never-ending race of deadlines, appointments and to-do lists. Then there are kids to pick up and drop off, emails to answer, dinners to make. […]
Tails are wagging for new children’s book by Oskaloosa authors
- on October 04, 2019
- By Sarah Purdy
Dan and Mary Nance of Oskaloosa are celebrating the release of their first children’s book, Greubie and the Cats, which was published by the Write Place this fall. Enlivened by illustrations from local artist Victoria Peterson-Laird, this heartwarming tale of the enduring power of friendship is perfect for young readers and animal lovers alike. […]
A dynamic duo: Mother and son publish superpowered children’s book
- on September 16, 2019
- By Sarah Purdy
Author Shannon Basinger-Kotz and her 11-year-old son and illustrator, Vinny M.R. Kotz, are flying high after the release of their latest children’s book, Hero of the Black Hills. It’s the third book they’ve published with the Write Place since the summer of 2017… […]