Retired NCAA Division II conference commissioner publishes essay collection
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on December 17, 2019
Just in time for the holidays, Dr. Bob Boerigter—retired commissioner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), an NCAA Division II conference—has published a collection of personal essays titled Things Were Different Then. […]
Iowa author celebrates Amana Colonies with A, B, C “kinderbuch”
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on December 09, 2019
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
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- Last Updated on November 25, 2019
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… […]
Designer joins Write Place team
- Posted in News + Tips
- Last Updated on November 20, 2019
The Write Place is excited to welcome Sarah Naberhaus to our team this fall and winter as a graphic design and marketing assistant. In her role with the Write Place, Sarah completes book layouts for authors and assists with design projects for various clients. “We are thrilled to invite Sarah to our team,” said Owner Lexie Thomas… […]
Photography caps off new Pella Engraving & Sign Company website
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- Last Updated on November 20, 2019
Longtime Write Place client Pella Engraving & Sign Company has an enduring presence in the awards and engraving industry. While their craft is timeless, the technology and machining in their shop is cutting-edge. […]
A guide for building life satisfaction: Clinical psychologist publishes first book
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- Last Updated on November 08, 2019
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
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on October 04, 2019
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
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- Last Updated on September 16, 2019
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… […]
Mother-and-son team publishes new children’s book
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- Last Updated on May 30, 2019
Twenty-three years ago, Pella author Karen Fitzsimmons and her son, Cory, wrote Don’t Look Back—the tale of a little boy who overcomes his fear of walking to school alone. Cory, eight years old at the time, got out his markers and created illustrations complete with dinosaurs, bats, and giant robots… […]
Letter from New Owner Lexie Thomas
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- Last Updated on May 10, 2019
Hello! I’m thrilled to be writing for first time as owner of the Write Place.Owning the Write Place has been on my radar for several years, so you’d think I would have had plenty of time to decide just the right things to say to our clients and authors in this message … but as I write, I am realizing that for once, the right words may not come so easily. […]