Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner

Ready to unlock the secrets to a lush self-sustaining garden oasis, even if you’ve never held a trowel in your life? Tired of old, boring gardening books? Ahhh, livin’ the dream. Your own delicious organic food growing right outside your window. A harvest so bountiful, it feeds you, your family, and the whole neighborhood. Year-round abundance. Yummy homegrown tomatoes. What a life! Sounds like true wealth, doesn’t it? And yet, sometimes, that dream can seem so far out of reach. Permaculture comes in with the solution by unveiling nature’s blueprint to a thriving garden that takes care of itself. And guess what? It works with any size space, or budget, and you don’t have to know a thing about gardening to get started. In Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner, we’ll cover all the basics with an easy-to-digest, motivating, hold-you-by-the-hand approach. We’ll discover your green thumb that’s been there all along. We’ll take good care of our fellow human and our planet … And we’ll have a lot of fun doing it. Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step. Let’s take it together inside these pages. Your slice of paradise awaits you!

Meet Josie Beckham & All We Need Publishing

Josie Beckham is happily a mother of two, writer, and bonafide homesteader. She has been homesteading since 2011, as she does now with her family in SE Virginia near the coast. Josie grew up playing outdoors, exploring the woods, with a bright-eyed curiosity for wild plants and animals. Her fondness for nature has only grown since she was a little girl. She particularly enjoys gardening medicinal plants, and she loves being surrounded by critters. She raises a variety of animals, including goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, and other birds. She has a background in education, and loves sharing her knowledge with people, especially kids and newcomers! She is passionate about empowering people who feel overwhelmed or unqualified, believing that anyone can get started with some encouragement and practical knowledge. She also has a background in the arts and design, and she really feels like designing a garden or working on the homestead can be like crafting a work of art, and creating a place of profound joy and beauty. Josie’s mission is to be that friend on your team, who can walk right beside you with a confident smile, as you take your next steps in making your own dream a reality.

The BIG CHANGE: Emily moves to Outback Australia

Your children will enjoy discovering Outback Australia with young Emily and her family, and how she copes with the BIG CHANGE of moving to a completely new place and home. Family friendly, brightly illustrated, cheerful, thoughtful, conservative, and not harmful to children’s innocent minds. A great gift for any child or family. This positive book will appeal to adventure loving children, opening up an opportunity for further discussion about the important lesson that Emily learns about change and new experiences. The illustrations in crayon beautifully bring to life the vivid colors of the Australian Outback. This children’s picture-story book would be a great addition to a homeschooling curriculum when studying the country of Australia. A wonderful addition to any home or school library! At the back of the book, there are two pages of six “Did you know?” facts about Australia. A Free Gift is included, on the copyright page, when you claim it by email. The dedication page includes a Given To and From box, so your book can be personalized for your children. From the Back Cover. Travel with young Emily as she discovers a new world in the Outback of Australia. Within the safety of a loving family, she works through the emotions of coping with change as the family moves from the suburbs of a city to the red center of Australia, where everything looks red and they are all alone. Emily finds out just how much fun change can be. Read along and follow her adventure. From the Author – This is my first book. I hope it will be a springboard for me as I publish many more books in the future. This book, however, will probably be the only one that I illustrate myself. =D This is a true story that shows how some people live in the remote deserts of Australia, and yes, it really is red. This book was written with love for all the dear people who value children and family. Take your children on your laps and read a wholesome true story of a real family, my family. About the Author – Evelyn Hair is a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. As a homeschool mother and now a grandmother, she continues her search, that started when her own children were young, for quality children’s books that meet her own criteria. Now she is writing such books herself. Books that are family friendly, brightly illustrated, cheerful, conservative, and not harmful to children’s innocent minds. To Our Dear Parents, Grandparents and Carers. We truly hope that you will spend time reading this book with your children and grandchildren, interacting with them and building relationships that will last a lifetime. From the family of evelynhairbooks.

Meet Evelyn Hair

About the Author – Evelyn Hair is a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. As a homeschool mother and now a grandmother, she has always valued quality children’s books that present a healthy family life. Now she is writing such books herself. Books that are family friendly, bright and attractive, truthful, encouraging and uplifting, interesting and engaging, cheerful, conservative, and not harmful to children’s innocent minds. Books that are able to be read and enjoyed by children and their parents, and grandparents. Evelyn and her husband John have been married for over 30 years, and have four grown children, a son and three daughters, two sons in law, and four grandchildren. You can make inquiries at [email protected] From the family of evelynhairbooks – To Our Dear Parents, Grandparents and Carers. We truly hope that you will spend time reading this book with your children and grandchildren, interacting with them and building relationships that will last a lifetime.

The Last Act: A mystery romance set in the world of theatrical magic

It is 1980 and Jojo Evans is living the dream. Perfect job, perfect man, perfect life – but is it all an illusion? Jojo doesn’t think so – she cannot believe her good fortune, working as magician’s assistant to her charismatic boyfriend, The Incredible Nico, and sharing his luxurious flat is a far cry from her life in a squat working as a street performer. Best friend, Annie Daley, isn’t so sure. Jojo seems bewitched by this new boyfriend, and Annie doesn’t trust him. When Jojo receives an anonymous note warning her to keep away from Nico, the friends suspect it’s from a jealous fan. But the threats that follow cannot be so easily dismissed, and Jojo fears for her life. Annie volunteers to investigate, and enters the world of the Golden Globe Theatre, where nothing is as it seems. As tensions mount to a career-making show finale, things spiral out of control. Will Jojo and Annie see through the smoke and mirrors in time to save their lives, or is this to be their last act?

Meet Deborah Klee

Deborah Klée is an award-winning author of page-turning, uplifting stories about friendship, community, and emotional courage. After a career in health and social care: an occupational therapist, health service manager, freelance journalist, and management consultant, she now enjoys writing happy endings for her protagonists. Deborah lives on the Essex coast, where she loves to walk by the sea or the surrounding countryside filling her pockets with shells, and acorns, and her head with stories. What reviewers have said: ‘Deborah Klée has again created a story that draws you in immediately with fully rounded characters that you feel you really need to understand and want to get to know.’ ‘Such a clever, emotional read that entertains and informs. I was really impressed by this author and will look forward to reading more.’ ‘What an amazing read I really didn’t want this book to end… A heart-warming read with romance, mystery and a reminder that we’re all human. Deborah’s writing is a pleasure to read and I cannot wait to read her future releases.’ Connect with Deborah Website: www.abrakdeborah.wordpress.com Twitter: @DeborahKlee Instagram: deborahkleeauthor Facebook: Deborah Klée Author

Falling for the Villain

An enemies-to-lovers story with humor, epic battles, and twists you won’t see coming! Can be read as a stand alone or with book 2: Heart of a Hero (also on sale). Being a superhero is hard enough…Don’t fall for your arch nemesis. College junior Aubree Klein stays busy with a full course load, work, and protecting River City from villains as flame-wielding superhero Blue Nova. The last thing she needs is more time with her arch enemy, the evil super genius Dr. Vile. Using his malicious inventions to inflict destruction on the city, Dr. Vile knows just how to get under Aubree’s skin. But when a new and even more powerful villain threatens the city, there’s only one person she can turn to for help. As the temporary allies get closer, they find that identities aren’t the only secrets being kept, and their mutual hatred may have been masking something else all along. With the fate of the city hanging in the balance, will the tense partnership last? And will Aubree find a way to combat her conflicting feelings for the one person she swore to despise?

Meet Kim Elliott

Kim Elliott lives in British Columbia with her husband, two busy kids, and a sleepy dog named Marley. When she isn’t writing stories, she enjoys watching singing competition shows, eating donuts, and going jean shopping. (That last one was a blatant lie.) Falling for the Villain is her first published novel and can be read as a stand alone or as part of a trilogy.

Lady Noble and the Masques

This is the original novel-length followup to the short story “The Masques of Noble Mansion.” In Regency England, the beautiful young widow Lady Lucinda Noble wishes to find an answer to the suffering of neglected wives and unattached respectable women. She asks herself and her female friends: “If men can have their houses of pleasure, why can’t we?” In a daring enterprise, she invites seven of the finest and most skilled men from near and far to Noble Mansion. They are special guests at the hidden parties she holds for her women friends, who find at last the attention they long for. Lucinda finds herself falling deeply in love with one of the seven, the magnificent Sable, who is especially marked for revenge by the townsmen… and then, one night, when they learn of yet another party, the enraged townsmen return to Noble Mansion. Please Note: This is a steamy, romantic story and contains detailed depictions of sexual activity between consenting adults over the age of 21. There is no mistreatment between the partners. No part of this work was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind.

Meet Juliet Robbe

Juliet Robbe loves writing sensual, romantic stories, so venturing into the world of erotica was a natural for her. “The Masques of Noble Mansion” is a short story that serves as an introduction to the original full-length novel LADY NOBLE AND THE MASQUES: A HISTORY OF NOBLE MANSION, now available as an e-book and in paperback. Juliet has been married to her high school sweetheart for many years. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.

The Dwarves Of Dimmerdown

Meet the dwarves of Dimmerdown! These fun-loving creatures roam around their tiny world, exploring caverns and traipsing down riverbanks. Along the way, the beautifully illustrated pages will spark your child’s imagination as they explore the wide world of fantasy! With its smooth-flowing, engaging rhymes and easy-to-read vocabulary, young readers will love to follow along with this whimsical story. At home or in the classroom, these lighthearted dwarves will delight children and adults alike! Download for free today (5/27)!

Meet Laura Pruett

Laura Pruett began her writing career at the ripe age of approximately three years old by signing her name in her books. She soon advanced to writing random words on doors and, eventually, kindergarten stories about a Santa Claus she had never been taught existed (this time, on normal notebook paper). By the time she finally entered college classes, she would answer the introductory “If you could do any career that you wanted, what would it be?” question with, “I would like to edit dictionaries.” That said, although she minored in English, she majored in psychology, a degree which she obtained in 2003. Years later, in 2011, she began working as a freelance writer and editor on a site once called Elance (now Upwork). Because she preferred editing to writing, she soon eliminated the writing portion from her offered services and focused on editing–including GoFundMe pages, personal memoirs, fiction stories, self-help books, scientific reports, financial reports, and so much more. After years of editing others’ works and encouraging her husband, Michael C. Sahd, to publish his, Laura decided to finally contribute some of her own to the reading world. As of 2023, she has published two children’s picture books, The Dwarves Of Dimmerdown and My First Book Of Strangers: The People I Don’t Know. Currently, in addition to writing A World Apart, Gedra Gets a Man, and To Catch A Fish, she is working on another super-secret Kindle Vella novel, under a pen name. If you’re interested, here’s a one-word hint: Dwarves. Look around and see what you can find!

Snare Of Illur (Divine Land Of Illur Series Book 2)

After a long journey, the broken people arrive at their new home. It is the place they wished for, with shelter, food, and all else the weary travelers need. Overwhelmed and ill, Edan reaches the promised sanctuary where he can be more, for himself and Vita. Although he is cautious, Edan hopes wellness and adventures are in his future. Illur is filled with beauty and people who are important. Each person’s duties to the community ensures that every herad is successful. Edan is truly part of this perfect place and surrounded by the newness of things he has never seen. The once silent boy now has everything he could want. Finally recovering, Edan begins to settle into his new life, until he is forced to see what is beyond the requirement of obedience to the elders. The more Edan understands about Illur and his own past, the more unsure he is. It not only affects him, but those he has come to trust and love. Edan has to make the decision to keep everyone safe by obeying or question everything about his new home to find the truth. If you were given everything, would you obey without question?

Meet Cajah Reed

Author of the Divine Land Of Illur, Cajah Reed, fell into writing after the opening line of her first book would not stop cycling through her mind. Continuing to follow the stories in the YA dystopian series felt like an adventure of its own and a way of stepping out of the unpredictability of real life. Her inspiration for the series stems from music, geography, and the humanity of everyone, especially an individual’s need to belong. As an avid reader of all things science fiction and fantasy, Cajah is especially drawn to books with dark oppressive dystopian societies, supernatural characters, or epic worlds unlike our own. It was no surprise that Cajah’s debut series came from one of her favorite genres.

The Yellow Ribbon Murders (The Blue Hat Detective Agency – Book 1)

Nick Smith was five years old when he saw a man brutally murder his mother. He spent thirteen years in foster care, waiting for a father who had seemingly vanished overseas while on deployment with the United States Army. After serving his country himself, Nick became a private investigator to give him the resources he needed to solve the death of his mother. After years of building his reputation as an investigator in Leesburg, Virginia and struggling as a single father, Nick takes on a last minute client who will change his world forever. SSA Mason Johns has spent nearly twenty years searching for a serial killer who goes after the wives of deployed soldiers. When he gets a call about the killer’s newest victim after a decade of silence, Mason and his team leave for Leesburg, Virginia to confirm the killer’s return, only to come into contact with the town’s local private investigator. Mason begrudgingly agrees to work with the arrogant Nick Smith to find the man who has ruined countless lives. In doing so, it reopens a past Mason thought he’d left behind.

Meet Meagan Diehl

Meagan Diehl was born in Hampton Roads, Virginia. She has a degree in English and spends her time reading, writing, and watching crime TV shows and just about anything Disney. Meagan also has a love of history, especially Virginia history and Greek mythology, and Marvel Comics. She continues to reside in Hampton Roads with her husband, two daughters, and their two dogs, a husky and a bully/boxer mix.

Installing Karma

An action-comedy VRMMO LitRPG with a setting inspired by Wuxia and Xianxia stories and a hero that might have a few screws loose.

Meet William Dickey

Growing up, William was the weird quiet kid in the corner who spent more time interacting with imaginary characters than actual people. Not much has changed. When he’s not inside a book, William enjoys videogames and the occasional jigsaw puzzle. As you can probably tell, he hates writing about himself, he’s far too boring of a character, so he apologizes to anyone reading this garbage paragraph.

Caldwell’s Homestead

At the edge of the wilderness, far away from the big city, nothing bad could ever happen in such a protected place…or could it?

Jake and Mollie Caldwell started their small farm and homestead to be able to provide for an uncertain future for their family, friends, and community. They have tried to plan for everything, but they never imagined this would happen.

In this chaotic new world, where nothing is normal, easy, or safe, will Jake and Mollie’s family be able to make it to the safe haven they have provided? Will the Caldwells’ planning, provisions, and faith be enough?

Caldwell’s Homestead is the first installment of the Havoc in Wyoming Christian Futuristic series. If you like mysterious apocalyptic events, fast-paced adventure, and plausible situations, then you’ll love this page-turning series.

Download today and discover why readers love this twist on the Post-Apocalyptic genre!

The Havoc in Wyoming series has been described as “Cozy” Apocalypse and contains no profanity, gratuitous sex scenes, or overly detailed gruesome death scenes. However, it does contain conservative family values and references to God, prayer, scripture, and Christianity.

Books in the series and suggested reading order:

  • Wyoming Refuge: A Havoc in Wyoming Prequel
  • Caldwell’s Homestead: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 1
  • Katie’s Journey: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 2
  • Mollie’s Quest: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 3
  • Havoc Begins: A Havoc in Wyoming Story
  • Shields and Ramparts: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 4
  • Fowler’s Snare: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 5
  • Havoc Rises: A Havoc in Wyoming Story
  • Pestilence in the Darkness: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 6
  • Christmas on the Mountain: A Havoc in Wyoming Novella
  • Havoc Peaks: A Havoc in Wyoming Story
  • My Refuge and Fortress: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 7

Meet Millie Copper

Millie Copper, writer of Cozy Apocalyptic Fiction and preparedness mentor, was born in Nebraska but never lived there. Her parents fully embraced wanderlust and moved regularly, giving her an advantage of being from nowhere and everywhere.

Millie Copper lives in the wilds of Wyoming with her husband and young son, tending chickens and attempting a food forest on their small homestead. After living off the grid for several years, they’ve recently gone back on the grid. Four adult daughters, three sons-in-law, and five grandchildren round out the family.

Since 2009, Millie has authored articles on traditional foods, alternative health, homesteading, and preparedness-many times all within the same piece. Millie has penned seven nonfiction, traditional food focused books, sharing how, with a little creativity, anyone can transition to a real foods diet without overwhelming their food budget.

The twelve-installment Havoc in Wyoming and six-installment Montana Mayhem Christian Post-Apocalyptic fiction series use her homesteading, off-the-grid, and preparedness lifestyle as a guide. The adventures continue with the upcoming Dakota Destruction series.