I was approached to work with Ginger Nicholls on a book about her experiences as a Unification missionary in Nepal a few months ago. At first I was hesitant, not knowing what to expect and being rather ignorant about Nepal. But now I have confidence that Ginger and her husband John, who surely deserves a … More Reflections on publishing the book, “The Kalki Avatar – Tears for Nepal”
Published finally! The Catalpa Tree Fairy and Other Stories If you have enjoyed reading any of the excerpts from my short stories – The Catalpa Tree Fairy or The Beautiful Golden Songbird – you can now get them and others in print! Or as an ebook of course! “The Catalpa Tree Fairy and Other Stories” is a collection … More Published – The Catalpa Tree Fairy and Other Stories
This is definitely a worthwhile read. It’s short, easy to read and at the same time thought-provoking. For a first novel that’s pretty good! “The Jewel” is the story of a teenage pregnancy and its repercussions on both families as well as the teenagers themselves. Adam is only 16 when his girlfriend Lucy discovers she … More “The Jewel” by Penny Ward
You’ve probably heard of Mary Kay Cosmetics – you know, the company that sells skincare and make up and gives their top people pink Cadillacs – but do you know anything about Mary Kay herself? Yes, Mary Kay Ash was a real person, a woman who founded her own company in 1963 when society didn’t … More “Miracles Happen” the autobiography of Mary Kay Ash
Redwall is the first book written in a series, which also has the name “Redwall.” The author, Brian Jacques, is from Liverpool, England and the story is set in a rather English type of countryside. There is one important difference, however, the characters are all talking animals! Redwall was written to be suitable for children, … More “Redwall” by Brian Jacques
This book, Contemplating Unification Thought, was written by none other than myself. I’m a proud author! It was the first book I published. Well, published would be a bit of a stretch for the first edition. Let me tell the story. Unification Thought is the philosophical system based on the teachings of Reverend Sun Myung Moon. … More Publishing My First Book
I picked up this novel by Jodi Picoult at the airport on my way to Scotland a couple of summers ago. My plane was delayed for hours and so I just had to get some new reading material. I chose this one because I’ve read other novels by Jodi Picoult and love her writing style. … More “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult
Saint Francis of Assisi is a well-known and much loved saint. “Saint Francis” by Marie Dennis with illustrations by John August Swanson, contains amazing art that brings his love of animals and God to life, as well as text that challenges us to consider our own lives in relation to the faith and work of … More “Saint Francis” – Book review
Jennifer P. Tanabe 