In Elaina Kelly Smith’s Choice, the author shares her life journey from being raised in a very restrictive religious home to traveling all seven continents. It’s an honest look at how a person rebuilt self-trust after years of simply doing things for everyone else. Smith...

Chasing Tsegi Wind by WD Olive is a riveting story about one man’s life and his passion for hot-air ballooning. The author will take you on a journey over the sacred lands and canyons of the Southwest as he explores the mystical lands inhabited by...

Coming Alive on the Ride by Michael Yang is a memoir of Yang’s life, beginning with his childhood in postwar South Korea and continuing through immigration, family life, and a career in Silicon Valley. The book alternates between extended motorcycle journeys across North America and...

Cooking with Adriana and Jim is a cookbook by Adriana Liberty. Both Jim and Adriana are owners of a Bed and Breakfast nestled in the mountains of Los Padres National Forest in California. Since they both have Italian roots, a portion of the recipes reflect...

At 23, Brandon Wolfe experienced a wanderlust that led him on trips to Africa and to explore the continent with friends from different parts of the world. In Cold Beer and a Hot Dart, Brandon recounts his trips to different parts of Africa and his...

In her outstanding memoir, Castles and Ruins: Unraveling Family Mysteries & Literary Legacy in the Irish Countryside, Rue Matthiessen documents her return to Ireland, intertwining her experiences with reflections on her childhood and the dynamics within her family. Matthiessen was inspired to return to Ireland...

Terry, her partner, Stefan, and their children, Aaron and Elena, moved from the US to Cote d’Ivoire, or Ivory Coast, at the beginning of the 1990s. Stefan's contract with the CDC allowed him to participate in an AIDS project as an epidemiologist. The 1990s were...

Cuba, Your Children Cry/ Cuba, tus hijos lloran by Otto H. Iglesias is a memoir about one man’s journey to connect with his origins. Otto was born in Florida in the 1970s. He was always enthralled by his parents’ stories about their life in Cuba...

In Culinary Travels: Memories Made at the Table, Emily Szajda reminds us that life is all about food and that we can’t live without it. Every part of the world has its particular dishes that sparkle with the flavor of the region. Studying these culinary...

Sketches are quick rough drawings based on what the artist observes. This technique allows you to see life differently by paying attention to detail. An example is to draw all those new things you look at when you go for a walk. We can all...