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Sweetwater Dreamer

by Nancy Birkenstock

The sphere that pointed Sweetwater Dreamer due north began in the mind of a lost teenager, journaling cheerful and somber thoughts on repeat. Her random lyrics voiced songs into script.
She bestows creative credit to her high school English teacher, who favored her flow of simple poetic words. This project houses the homemade handwritings of harmony and dysfunction.
Unedited emotional recording from mental reality reels. Exhale.
Reset.
The soul of Sweetwater Dreamer shares a map to life’s most valued
treasure found compass center: one’s heart!

Bomb Blast

by Solange Rotchie

In the fourth novel in the Dr. Catherine (Cat) Powers series, top FBI forensic pathologist and special agent Dr. Cat Powers is called in as two Syrian born-bombers wreak havoc on “soft targets” in the United States. Starting with the New York Stock Exchange, these bombers are intent on causing as much murder and mayhem as they can. As their bombing spree takes them cross-country, Cat is appointed the eyes and ears to the President of the United Stated. Teamed with Special Ops and bombing expert, Sam Patterson, Cat must figure out who these bombers are, what their motives are, who is funding them, and ultimately, if they can be caught. As the bombings become more violent and deadly, Cat and Sam are in a race against time to catch these savage killers before they kill again. Will they succeed or will the bombers avoid detection and escape?

Book of RockStar Leaders

by Emily Zubi

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of building, creating, and connecting across seven diverse industries, launching brands, shaping businesses, and bringing visions to life. Yet, it’s the people, the leaders, and the rockstars who have taught me the most valuable lessons. These individuals, who have broken barriers, built legacies, and led with heart, have inspired me to reexamine what it means to be a true leader. This book is about them. It is a tribute to the visionaries, the changemakers, the pioneers, who defined what it means to be a rockstar leader. In this book, I invite you to join me on a journey to celebrate these amazing leaders.
—Emily Zubi

Coming Soon

Confessions of a Vinyl Junkie

by Jim Ritz

The following text was pulled from the foreword written by Ron Howard, who sums up the reason Jim wrote this book…978-1-
Jim always came through as a character actor and writer, but as the years rolled on, even more significantly as a friend. He is one of those buddies it’s always fun to reconnect with. His view of the world is wise, but never weary. He’s fascinated and energized by the life around him whether he’s critical of what he’s witnessing, or inspired by it. For that reason, Jim is fascinating and energizing to hang with. He makes friends easily, and he easily keeps them because he’s the kind of pal all of us covet. You can count yourself lucky if you have Jim in your corner. Trust me, I know. 
He and his wonderful bride Suzanne have been on many journeys together and this book recounts the most interesting ones. There is something revealing about Jim’s focus on the three aspects of popular culture he holds dearest. It’s all about narratives and what we as a society can gain from these stories which are presented to us to consider and feel. Whether they are the carefully scripted movies he loves, or the finely honed 3 to 4 minute pop songs he cherishes and writes about or the organic true life narratives that emerge out of any season of baseball or any major league player’s career. If you pay attention and are astute, they all offer miraculous bursts of excellence.
Jim has built a career and life around his love and understanding of these mediums and the people who excel in them. He has the stories to prove it and the writing chops to bring them to life in a way we can all enjoy. 
Well I was right. I did enjoy writing this foreword to Jim’s story. I know you’ll enjoy the pages ahead of you. 
—Ron Howard

An Ordinary Life: The People and Places That Made it Extraordinary

by Eleanor Clarke

For Eleanor Clarke, the ordinary becomes extraordinary as she looks back on her years growing up, raising a family and becoming an award-winning watercolor artist. Life wasn’t always easy and was sometimes marked by sadness and loss, but the occasional bitterness was balanced by many sweet moments with those she loved—from her adored Tante Wiesie to her beloved husband, Mahlon, and their four children. An Ordinary Life is a memoir of a life well lived.