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Undercover angel

A Memoir

"Anything you need can take you to dark places in its absence." In Undercover Angel, Dave Kehnast takes readers on a vulnerable, raw, gut-wrenching journey into the heart and mind of a sensitive, often love-sick teenager in his explorations of marijuana, LSD, alcohol, and ultimately opiates and heroin. This harrowing journey brings us among junkies and thieves, prostitutes and police, heartbreak and love, and to Japan and back. As Dave navigates the Dantean realms all addicts face, he ultimately comes face to face with his inner child and inner warrior-and the unlimited possibilities that emerge from the power of hope and surrender. This rare look at the experience of addiction from the inside out shines a light on the connection between childhood wounds and addiction, and the unpredictable nature of recovery. All those seeking to understand the nature of addiction, whether in themselves, those they love, or in larger society, will come face to face with their own woundedness, the ways we try to ease our own pain, and ultimately empathy and hope for those who find themselves on this path.

Author:
Dave Kehnast

ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-943493-780-8
Paperback Ingram: 978-1-943493-73-9
eBook: 978-1-943493-72-2

THE MAZE

Her Rude Awakening

The awakening process is nothing less than terrifying. After years of numbing, suppressing, and running from her problems, Pearl Cassel finds herself lost in the outskirts of her mind, slowly being eaten alive by her crippling depression and suicidal thoughts. Driven into danger by the darkness within, Pearl suddenly gets abducted by a deranged hypnotherapist who puts her under into this place known as The Maze. However, this Maze is unlike any other maze. The Maze takes place within the mind, carving through the darkest parts of her psyche, leading her to the cruelest, most horrific obstacles she could ever encounter. Pearl is forced to face her demons, yet one can only take so much. To escape The Maze, she must peel back her layers, feel the deaths of her ego, and ultimately, unravel her truth within. Will Pearl find her way out of The Maze alive? Or will she be forever trapped in her hellish mind with the rest of the victims of depression? Are you willing to dive into the darkness that many are too scared to face? Join Pearl on her journey through The Maze to find out.

Author:
Alexandra Russell

ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-943493-51-7
Hardcover with Jacket: 978-1-943493-50-0
eBook: 978-1-943493-49-4

A Life Of Joy And Accomplishments

From Mother to Administrator, A Nurse's Journey

Like many others, living a life of substance and quality was a dream of Dorothy's. She grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin as the youngest of eight children. Being surrounded by a large, loving family inspired her to have a beautiful family of her own. When she met and married her high school sweetheart, Ronnie Manser, she could see her dreams coming true. Thirteen years later, Ronnie and Dorothy both had good jobs, a new home, and five children ages 2-12. Dorothy described their life together as, "busy and wonderful!" Dorothy worked part-time as a nurse at a local hospital. Ronnie always said, "It isn't for the money, but you never know when you will need your nursing skills." In January of 1970, the unimaginable happened when Ronnie passed away unexpectedly. Dorothy's resiliency shined during this difficult time with the support of her family, her ferocious determination, and her talents in the nursing field. This book is an autobiography by Dorothy Meletta George. In her own words, she takes you through her personal joys, tragedies, challenges, and triumphs. Dorothy describes her day with Rosa Parks, her unforgettable trip to Greece, and she includes some of her best family recipes. The biggest lesson she shares in these pages is the depiction of her transition from darkness to light in her personal and professional life. Dorothy illustrates how she became a Hospital Administrator in a male-dominated field, established herself as a nationally known Hospital Accreditation Consultant, and opened her heart to love again. This book implores you to ask yourself: am I living my dream?

ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-943493-56-2
eBook: 978-1-943-493-58-6
Hardcover without Sleeve: 978-1-943493-59-3
Hardcover with Sleeve: 978-1-943493-60-9

Author:
Dorothy Meletta George

No Intermission

A Novel

A passionate story of ambition versus the universal desire to be loved, A young aspiring ballerina from a sleepy town in the Pacific Northwest and an elegant dance master with a secret past, come together in post-WWII Europe. This well-researched historical fiction takes the reader backstage, hanging out with the Rolling Stones, and other celebrities of the '60s and to Cairo sitting next to the King of Jordan, the President of Egypt, and heads of state from the Arab world to Palm Beach Casino, Cannes on the French Rivera. Smuggling of Nazi-looted art masterpieces by Degas, Picasso, Pissarro, Van Gogh, seems to follow the multi-racial dance troupe everywhere they perform. Margaret Alice Dinsdale from North Oyster on Vancouver Island learns the truth of wartime devastation in Europe, anti-Semitism, unimaginable poverty, smuggling, and the not-so-glamourous life of a professional dancer. Funny, articulate, and partly based on a true story.

Author:
Mary Spilsbury Ross

ISBN: Paperback - 978-1-943493-41-8
Hardcover with Jacket - 978-1-943493-54-8
eBook - 978-1-943493-57-9

TALKING to the trees

Based on a true story, get to know author Abigail Gazda's mind through her first fictional narrative; Talking to the Trees. This book will give you an insider's perspective of Gazda's travels and spiritual journey as told through the story of Madeline, a young woman whose life has not yet turned out as planned. After failing to find her answers and worth in achievements, relationships, income, and titles, this dynamic character begins to realize that there is more to life than what fits on her resume.
Madeline's story unfolds in a trip across the country, starting in Chicago, taking us to Portland, and down the coast from Oregon to Southern California. Join Madeline as she follows the inspirations and insights of Mother Earth, comes to realize her connection to the universe, and reaches the peace that she has been guided toward all along.

Author:
Abigail Gazda

ISBN - Hardcover: 978-1-943493-55-5
eBook: 978-1-943493-33-3

Raising my voice

The Memoir of an Immigrant

A true story of resilience and possibility. The lessons in this book are as diverse as author Simona Spark’s life experiences. Because of her dynamic past, this memoir reaches a wide audience and has knowledge for everyone. It provides value and guidance to those who have been subjected to domestic violence, toxic relationships, and discrimination. It sheds the light of possibility for those struggling with understanding sexuality and gender identification. No matter who you are or where you are from, this book will remind you that you are not alone and inspire you to activate your potential. This message of acceptance and inclusivity disrupts the norms of society to invite you to live a life you desire and deserve.

ISBN - Paperback - 978-1-943493-44-9
Hardcover Laminate - 978-1-943493-52-4
Hardcover w/sleeve - 978-1-943493-45-6
eBook - 978-1-943493-46-3

Author:
Simona Spark

hIGH TIDES & OPEN HANDS

A Guide to Grief and Living Broken-Open

High Tides & Open Hands is Katherine Flynn Plucinsky's debut novel, a courageous and intimate memoir about her experience surrounding the loss of her "person" and best friend. Through a mixture of poetry and prose, Plucinsky reveals what it is like to be completely consumed by the shifting waves of grief. Her process is put on full display, as is her connection to God, a relationship which she considers foundational. The strength of her faith is tested, but ultimately fortified through the power of surrender. Indeed, this is a story of hope, healing, and resiliency from a young author who provides us with an embodied example of what it means to live a life that is broken, open.

ISBN - Paperback-978-1-943493-42-5
eBook-978-1-943493-48-7
Hardcover with Sleeve-978-1-943493-53-1

Poet/Author:
Katherine Flynn Plucinsky

LINDIE LOU ADVENTURE SERIES

Author:
Jeanne Bender

Book 1: Flying High; Lindie Lou overcomes her fears when she flies on an airplane for the very first time.
Book 2: Up in Space; Lindie Lou experiences the excitement of Seattle and a thrilling adventure at the Space Needle.
Book 3: Harvest Time; Lindie Lou learns about farm life, organic farming, and enjoys a harvest celebration.
Book 4: Big City Magic; Join Lindie Lou in New York City where she uncovers the secret of the 'Big Apple'.
Book 5: On Ice; Lindie Lou travels above the Arctic Circle where she learns about its amazing wonders and risks.
Book 6: Island Treasure; Follow Lindie Lou and her friends as they search for raee treasure in New Zealand.

* Color Illustrations
* Large easy-to-read fonts
* SEL Life Lessons
* Downloadable Educational Materials @ lindielou.com

Series Summary:
This early chapter book series will take you on adventures with Lindie Lou, a puppy who loves to explore, makes new friends, and learn about our amazing world.
Follow Lindie Lou on a year-long journey, where each month holds a new location and new adventure! Take a trip with Lindie Lou to a ten-story slide at the City Museum in St. Louis, the Space Needle in Seattle, an organic farm in Des Moines, the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, the Arctic of Svalbard, Norway and searches for treasure in New Zealand.
Lindie Lou shows courage and determination as she learns how to travel through life’s challenges.

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Alchemizing judgment

A Guide Back to Love
by Abigail Gazda

Author:
Abigail Gazda

Simply put, this is a book about how to win the game of life.
This comprehensive guidebook is dedicated to helping you to tap into the endless wellspring of abundance and finally lays out the how-to of manifestation with many perspectives, exercises, and tools for becoming your highest and best.
Not only thought-provoking and applicable, this personal development book teaches the imperative role of your existence, and guides you to harness all of your power to create your most inspired life.
This training manual for Alchemists exposes and discusses the unhealed aspects of your soul, that you may not know exist. This knowledge allows you the power to transcend barriers and obstacles that are blocking your blessings, guiding you into a life beyond standards and limiting constructs.

ISBN - Paperback: 978-1-943493-36-4
eBook: 978-1-943493-37-1

101 UNSPOKEN RULES OF ETIQUETTE

Practical Manners for the Twenty-First Century

101 Unspoken Rules of Etiquette is a practical compilation of rules for behaving politely no matter where you are. What do you do when you’re faced with an awkward situation? How should you arrange a meeting for a first date? Author Danny Park presents readers with a fun, incisive how-to for improving your presence in public and encouraging others to do the same.
Through the book, Park strives to promote selflessness, self-awareness, and a society more considerate of others. Hoping to create a better, more pleasant world to live in, one manner at a time.

Author:
Danny Park

ISBN - Paperback: 978-1-943493-11-1
eBook: 978-1-943493-12-8

ECHOES AND SHADOWS

Travel on the Path of Heroes
A Poetic Narrative

“Taisteal ar chonair na laochra,” which translates from Gaelic as, “Travel on the path of the heroes,” is the spirit with which Echoes and Shadows has been written.
Echoes and Shadows is a poetic narrative that documents the journey of not only myself, but “everyman”.
I have been both a student and a teacher all of my adult life, and this book is a continuation of the educational process for myself, as well as for those who choose to explore its contents and connect with the energy inside of us that encourages growth and change.

Poet/Author:
Kevin Moynihan

ISBN - Paperback: 978-1-532323-15-7
eBook: 978-1-943493-32-6

GIVING UP GIVING UP

The Memoir of a Quitter

Author:
Abigail Gazda

A self-help book in the form of a memoir. The intention of this four-part book is to have readers take a look at how their life has come to be.
Through personal anecdotes and powerful questioning, Abigail will guide you to clear the space to unleash your greatness. Gazda, who’s made her own “hot mess” of transformation, invites you to get your hands dirty digging into this book, and beginning your journey of stepping into your power. With a history of ontological training in her back pocket, Abigail shares her own breakdowns, breakthroughs, and possibilities, in order to empower readers to accept themselves and create a life they love.

Video of author Abigail Gazda
describing her journey and why she wrote.
GIVING UP GIVING UP
A Memoir of a Quitter.

ISBN: Paperback 978-1-943493-17-3
eBook: 978-1-943493-21-0

JOURNEY TO THE RIVER

A Poet's travels through India Becomes a Journey of the Heart

Journey to the River, by author Rick Clark, is based on the journal Clark kept as he and his wife, yoga instructor Fran Gallo, traveled by train around India in 2001. The vivid imagery and poetic language make this book a compelling read for new and inveterate travel readers, Indophiles, and poetry appreciators alike. The beautifully wrought sentences and paragraphs take readers to such sprawling metropoles as Kolkata (Calcutta), Chennai (Madras), and Mumbai (Bombay); to such archaeological destinations as Bhubaneswar, Konark, Mahabalipuram, and Pushkar; and to such spiritual outposts as Pondicherry, Kanyakumari, Pushkar, Dharamsala, Rishikesh, and Varanasi (Banaras), especially the burning-ghats (cremation platforms) on the Ganges River, to which the book’s title refers. The inveterate travelers meet and interact with many Indians. Some they share compartments with on trains, including a Sikh family and two whispering soldiers on their way to the front in Kashmir.

ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-943493-06-7
eBook: 978-1-943493-09-8

This book is Clark’s rhapsody on life, death, spirituality, writing, and travel as inspired by views of and experience with the culture, rites and rituals, castes, lifestyles, and relationships to nature in one of the most diverse and dazzling countries on the planet. Stories and descriptions touch on British colonial impact, bureaucracy, religion, yoga, food, and health. The writing challenges categorization, consisting of equal parts travel memoir, creative writing, spiritual treatise, and social criticism.

Mostly, the book provides colorful views, poignant stories, and luscious language to keep the reader rapt in what, in itself, is a journey to an inner river wherein one can cleanse the spirit while experiencing a deep and fascinating land in other than a standard guidebook.

Video of RICK CLARK reading
his poem...
"I SAW A BIRD"
from
JOURNEY
TO THE RIVER

Author/Poet:
Rick Clark

BUG-EYED & BIRD-BRAINED

Small Creature Haiku

Author/Poet:
Rick Clark

Bug-Eyed & Bird-Brained, by author Rick Clark, is equally divided into bird and bug haiku, with a few related short sequences at the end. There is a nice range of styles, from well-cut haiku to sentence-like structures. In many of the poems, Clark’s study of Zen pays off, and he is able to capture pure moments of nature; however at times he can’t quite detach himself from his human perspective — and the results are a bit anthropomorphic. Yet like the works of Issa, there is a gentle humor to them (nature-senryu, perhaps), with a large measure of joy! His enthusiasm and love for the small is infectious. The poems are nicely complemented by the brush paintings of Fumiko Kimura. what a load of lint / you haul across the oak floor / tiny sow bug.

Review by Modern Haiku editor Paul Miller
Publisher: Red Moon Press (also available on our SHOP page).
ISBN: 978-1-936848-65-2

FAR BRIDGE

A Desperate Attempt to Save the Human Race

An oppressive world government called the Wardens is eager to rid Earth of dissidents. The Wardens' drive for total social control is hampered by a powerful criminal organization known as the Cofradia. Annette Leon, a female anthropologist, lived with Tibetan nomads for two years. She discovers the legend of a parallel world. Rhys Morgan, a government botanist who seeks out new food plant species, is helping feed a society struggling with the effects of climate change. Morgan's greatest goal is to escape the Wardens. When Leon submits a scientific paper which includes a legend describing passage to a tangent world, others take notice. The key to enter this world is said to be held by a Tibetan Monk living in the Taklamakan Desert. Morgan, expert at survival in the semi-desert Edgelands, is enlisted by government agent David Bannerman to seek out the ancient hermitage and discover the validity of the legend. Leon, too learns of the government's scheme to rid the world population of those bearing an undesirable gene. She is opposed to allow this happen and persuades Bannerman, a former lover, to let her accompany him and Morgan. They agree when she offers her expertise as a translator. She has been forewarned that if the legend is true, Bannerman has orders to kill her and Morgan once the path to the parallel world is discovered. Follow our protagonists on a compelling search beyond the FAR BRIDGE in their desperate attempt to save a quarter of the human race.
ISBN: Hardcover: 978-1-943493-05-0 eBook: 978-1-943493-07-4

Author:
Robert Boxberger

Yoga Essays by Fran GalO (COMING SOON!)

Achieve Health, Happiness and Inner Peace through Yoga

Yoga Instructor/Author:
Fran Gallo

FRAN GALLO
Fran Gallo is one of the most sought-after yoga instructors in the Pacific Northwest. She teaches Hatha yoga classes and workshops in several venues in the Seattle area. She also conducts home-style, weekend retreats in Ocean Shores, Washington. Fran hosts yoga retreats in Italy and Iceland, with other destinations in the queue. Her Spiritual Yoga Journey tours in India are enthusiastically attended.
Fran writes about her personal yoga experiences at Fran Gallo’s Blog online. A soon-to-be-released book will bring together many of these posts along with other essays. In this collection, she hopes to guide the reader to a better understanding of how yoga affects the entire body and how to achieve the ultimate yoga experience.