In a world where fitting in is the norm, “The Sparkly Bun” shows children the importance of being true to oneself.
Join Emme as she navigates the tricky world of schoolyard fashion. Emme loves her clothes and accessories, but she especially loves one item. When she wears it to school two days in a row, her friends start to tease her. Will Emme be able to learn the valuable lesson that being an individual is more important than fitting in with the crowd?
With charming illustrations and a heartwarming story, “The Sparkly Bun” is the perfect addition to any child’s library.
Meet Keith Stoeckeler
Keith Stoeckeler lives with his wife and two children in Connecticut. He experienced a moment of inspiration while reading a bedtime story to his daughter years ago, which led him to believe he could create a children’s book. The idea of incorporating his love for cheeseburgers lingered in his mind for some time, and he was motivated to pursue the creation and completion of the book to provide a lasting gift for his children.
Are you searching for answers to the big questions in life? Do you often feel like there must be more to your existence? If these thoughts resonate with you, then my book is exactly what you need. My name is Sergio, and I was born on the last day of 1978. Ever since I can remember, I have been on a quest to find meaning in my life. I’ve had a journey that’s been full of highs and lows, moments of clarity, and times of confusion. But through it all, I have gained valuable insights and a deeper understanding of myself. In my book, I share with you the conversations I have had with my soul. These are reflections that I decided to jot down, and I’ve compiled them just for you. I don’t claim to have found all the answers to the questions I seek, but I have come to realize that the journey itself is just as important as the destination. In fact, the journey is where you will discover your purpose and your true self. My hope is that my book will inspire you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery. I want to encourage you to explore your own sense of being, connect with your soul, and discover the power of introspection. In my book, you’ll find inspiration, guidance, and encouragement to pursue your own path of self-discovery. Join me on this journey of self-discovery, and let’s explore the power of love together. Let’s discover that we are all connected and that we are all one. My promise to you is that this will be a ride you won’t soon forget. So, come along with me, and let’s start this adventure together.
Meet SERGIO RIJO
Hi, I’m Sergio Rijo, a passionate writer with a love for storytelling. With 20 years of experience in the industry, I’ve written numerous books in a variety of genres, from spirituality to fiction. As a writer, I strive to create engaging and captivating stories that will transport readers to new worlds and keep them hooked from start to finish. Whether you’re a fan of spirituality or simply enjoy a good story, I’m confident that you’ll love my work. So, come along on this journey with me and let’s explore the wonderful world of storytelling together!
From a desert highway in West Texas to the plains of frontier Kansas to an abandoned mine in New Mexico, from a courtroom to a high school girls’ speech contest to a nursing home, from the side yard of a suburban home to a youth revival to the halls of an urban high school, K.C. Knouse puts the main characters of the thirteen short stories and novella included in this collection into circumstances that challenge assumptions they have made about themselves, their lives, and the world in which they live:
The mother who is estranged from her son. The young woman who has doubts about her relationship with an older man. The widower who struggles to accept the death of his wife. The young man who is fearful of becoming his abusive father. The homesteader who fights to redeem his pride. The aging salesman whose livelihood is threatened by technology. The father who relives his past at the expense of his relationship with his son. The boy who discovers that having money creates as many problems as it solves. The veteran teacher who crosses an emotional boundary in spite of herself. The teenage boy whose relationship with God is complicated by a pretty girl and a misunderstanding. The woman who doubts her decision to put her husband into a nursing home. The man whose faith in the justice system is shaken. The high school girl who is self-conscious about a birthmark on her face. The middle-aged insurance adjuster who receives more than he bargained for when he comes to the aid of an attractive woman.
K.C. Knouse uses compassion, humor and an eye for detail to bring these characters to life and bind their stories to your heart.
Meet K.C. Knouse
K.C. Knouse is the author of Twenty Miles West of Branch, Texas and other stories, a collection of short fiction, A Short Stack of Short Fiction, Three Character Driven Short Stories, and a non-fiction book, True Prosperity: Your Guide to a Cash-Based Lifestyle (1996, Double-Dome Publications).
Knouse began writing for publication in 1985 and has had his short fiction published in print literary magazines and online at Wattpad.com. He wrote a personal finance blog, LiveOnCash, from 2010 to 2021.
A career outside salesperson, Knouse enjoyed a forty-year career in the printed products industry. He spent most of his career as a self-employed person.
K.C. Knouse lives on the U.S./Mexico border in far west Texas. More information can be found on the author’s website, KCKnouse.com.
Life as a Marie Osmond impersonator living in Stoke can be challenging enough. But when your best friend has died and your other friends have moved away it can suddenly get a whole lot tougher. Now heartbroken Jenny has a female shaped hole in her life which – despite the presence of many women – won’t go away. Grief has turned her into a first class snob.
Husband Lonny preps the house for climate change and is unable to halt Jenny’s unravelling. Then gorgeous Trudi wafts into the creative writing class and brings some much needed hope.
Feeling that this is the only way out of her depression, Jenny’s intention to befriend Trudi builds to an obsession while facing all manner of setbacks. A motley crew of unsuitable local women is encroaching while lovely Trudi remains elusive. Why is something that used to be so easy, now so hard?.
Mixing serious issues with much hilarity ‘Friends and Neighbours’ is a feel-good story for our times.
“This book made me laugh out loud in many places and shed a tear in others.” – Siobhan Curham, author ‘An American in Paris’ ‘What a totally wonderful heart warming read, loved it’ Goodreads Review
‘This was a nice, easy chick lit read. It has great characters and is really funny in places even though it is about coping with the death of a loved one. It can be related to on lots of different levels. I liked that it has a sort of hidden message, which is to not judge a book by its cover. I enjoyed it very much’ Goodreads Review
Meet Ruth Torjussen
Ruth Torjussen grew up in Stoke but now lives and works in Brighton as a Shared Lives Carer. She writes scripts and novels across different genres but all cover, in some way, the looming ecological crisis.
Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Pen and Its Author, has become a modern classic around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
John Bourgeois’ masterpiece tells the mystical story and journey of the eldest son named Ezekiel as he reads his father’s last dying words. From the pages of his father’s final letter, Ezekiel is able to discover what it takes to turn dreams into reality.
