“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

— Philippians 4:8

Upcoming Titles

WHY I DYED MY HAIR PURPLE and other unorthodox stories BY KORI MORGAN

  • This incredible memoir is composed of thirty-eight short essays exploring the growth of Kori's Christian faith through music, film, and story. While she grew up as an atheist, she have since discovered that the Lord was using and continues to use her favorite creative works to reveal Himself, strengthen her in her faith, and demonstrate the ways He has searched and known Kori. This has remained especially true during her struggles with mental health issues, family trauma, and religious legalism, all issues that this collection of essays explore. 

  • I received my Master of Fine Arts in fiction writing from West Virginia University and am the author of The Goodbye-Love Generation, a novel in short stories about the impact of the Kent State shootings on a rock band from Kent, Ohio during the 1970s. My stories, poems, and essays have been previously featured in Shenandoah, SN Review, Switchback, Forge, Blanket Sea, and others. Essays from Why I Dyed My Hair Purple have also appeared in Calla Press, Cantos, Clayjar Review, Kosmeo, Agape Review, and The Habit Podcast. 

The Children’s book of abc character qualities by kezia and kiera knox

  • This lovely board book features hand-painted illustrations by Kiera Rose depicting children lending helping hands to what obedience may look like. Every child needs to know the importance of good character traits and this book, with its whimsical and beautiful nature, does just that.

  • Kiera and Kezia Knox are two young ladies with a massive talent ready to help the next generation know God’s big little truths for their lives. As a writer and artist living in Canada with their family, they desire to bring God glory through their work.

READING WITH REMMY BY GINA GALLAGHER, a children’s book

  • Reading With Remmy is the story of an unlikely friendship between a little girl named, Finley, and a Golden Doodle named, Remmy. Remmy finds it difficult to obey and Finley finds it difficult to read the books she so desperately wants to learn to read. When they find each other, the patience of Remmy and the determination of Finley leads to wonderful results.

    (This book features beautiful raised and glossed fonts and a lovely dust jacket not pictured here.)

  • Meet Gina Gallagher:

    As a mama of five adult children and grandma of six, Gina Gallagher knows that reading books together is the way to a child’s heart. Good stories awaken wonder. Gina is an avid reader and lover of words, with books all over her house. This is her first published children’s book. She cannot wait to read this story aloud to her grandchildren. 

    Meet Will Kelly:

    Will Kelly is a professional freelance illustrator currently living in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Through his work as an artist, Will seeks to capture the style and warmth of classic and obscure vintage children’s picture books which he collects and reads with his wife and two daughters.

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