Category: Biographies & Memoirs

Another Fuggin’ War Story

This story is written by a lifelong pothead. Me. Most of it is probably true, if not a little exaggerated. So, if there’s any question on the veracity of my tale, I’ll refer to you elsewhere because only those who were there know the truth. What I can tell you is how overwhelming it is to have someone’s life in my hands while secretly wondering what the hell to do next. But here I am, everyone looking for me to save them. No matter, I’ll keep my guys alive if it’s ... [Read More...]

Free: The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity

Do you believe society needs genuine, healthy masculinity? Masculinity, in any form, has been viciously attacked for decades with serious unintended consequences. We need boys to grow into responsible, productive men and fathers. We need their strength to face down evil, and they need a guide to help them navigate this new wilderness, to find and define their masculinity in the gender-confused world of today. This memoir is filled with modern male friendships, advice, career tips for Christian ... [Read More...]

Hits, Heathens, and Hippos

He’s survived a fierce hippo attack and a sting from the world’s most venomous insect, but can he survive an over-the-top father, who prays aloud in restaurants, faith-heals his old Toyota, and believes demons possess his Masonic Lodge watch? Find out in the hilarious new memoir from multi-award-winning author Marty Essen! “Marty Essen’s book, Hits, Heathens and Hippos, takes you on a comedy journey that never ends. It’s a wicked funny ride. And I know funny.”—Karen Pickering, com... [Read More...]

Unconventional

An inspirational story about taking a chance, following your vision, and thriving in one of the US’s wildest emerging industries, 2022 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite, Unconventional, profiles Jamie Andrea Garzot’s journey as one of California’s legal cannabis industry pioneers. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

How I Learned to Like My Mom

This is the story of a woman who drank too much, parented too little, and MARRIED SEVEN MEN! She was beautiful, talented, wrote country songs, and she just happened to be my mother. Can you love someone but not Like them? Can you forgive what you can’t forget? Is it ever too late? Set in the Midwest UA, this Tears to Cheers memoir details the journey of a traumatic childhood of alcohol, abuse, divorce, neglect and poverty. But don’t despair … healing is possible when forgivene... [Read More...]

Twice a Daughter

Julie is adopted and a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers—which becomes an issue for Julie when, at 48, she finds herself facing several serious health issues. Following an 8-year journey, what began as a simple desire for a family medical history has evolved into a complicated quest that unearths secrets, lies, and family members that are literally right next door. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Kyrie Eleison

An artist from the 60s navigates through painful situations throughout her life while protecting her creative soul amid overwhelming turmoil she must face. In this short memoir you will hang onto your seat in this page turner and marvel at the authors tenacity.to break away from bad people and unbelievable situations. $9.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Intrepid Brotherhood: Public Power, Corruption, and Whistleblowing in the Pacific Northwest

Deep corruption threatened to ruin jobs and harm lives. Intimidation, distrust, and secrecy became the norm among the executive management group of Chelan County Public Utility. Even in a small and semirural American government, corrupt leaders aren’t simply dishonest and immoral. They’re dangerous. A riveting and relevant memoir, The Intrepid Brotherhood details a classic story of enlightened leaders’ war against oppressive management when private misconduct evokes public resistance. $0.... [Read More...]