Hollyhood Critters
Written by Laura Jane Cadenhead
Illustrated by Kevin Gosselin
“We’re full,” is the go-to response whenever another homeless, injured, or wayward animal shows up at Laura and Mike’s doorstep. Even so, the couple realizes their declaration never hinders the parade of rescues through their small home in a hectic city.
Written by author Laura Jane Cadenhead, Hollyhood Critters follows the adventures of a group of misfit rescue animals from the basement of their Georgian home, through the backyard, and out into the wild forest and beyond.
This year, I had the privilege of bringing this wonderful story to life by creating an illustration for each chapter, as well as designing the cover. Inside, you’ll find 23 black and white illustrations, one preceding each chapter, setting the stage for what will come.
Toby, Toby, Worry Free
Written by Dr. Lucinda T. Grapenthin
Illustrated by Kevin Gosselin
When Toby is faced with learning to ride his bike so he can play with his friends, he begins to worry and worry and worry.
“What if I fall?” “What if other kids laugh at me?” “What if I can’t ride my bike?!”
Mommy pauses, attuning to his behavior. She accepts his emotions and calmly engages with him, encouraging his discovery of positive steps to solve this dilemma.
Toby learns a better way to manage his feelings by using his can do thoughts. Now, he can have fun!
Writing Spirit
Written by Wayne South Smith
Cover artwork by Kevin Gosselin
Can your own words, written in a journal for your eyes only, inspire creativity and support your personal growth? Yes, that’s Writing Spirit!
A journaling practice sparks inspiration to fire up imagination and cultivate creativity, increasing goodness in all areas of life. This narrative guidebook relaxes you into learning while providing permission to develop your practice in the way that best fits you.
From a daily journaling practice of over 35 years, Wayne illustrates life challenges and lessons through memoir, along with energizing tools, tips, and exercises.
Write from journaling prompts and support yourself through affirmations encouraging positive thoughts toward growing a practice, plus acquire the methods to create these on your own.
Nurture the safety needed to get in the habit of writing as you explore your life on the page. Foster the awareness to recognize insights within and around you to expand expression, and grow the commitment to joyfully move forward. Soon, you will realize your writing spirit, an energy personal to you.
Whatever your writing experience, you will develop skills and reap inspiration from the relatable stories and guidance illustrating creative discovery and personal growth through journaling.
Make America Beautiful Again
Written by Bo Bancroft
Cover artwork by Kevin Gosselin
Family loyalty and trusted friendships fight for survival when they clash with terrorists, law enforcement, finagling politicians, and a local militia in this taut satirical romp.
Terrorists attack Georgia with a pre-dawn bomb spree, baffling law enforcement as the targets are towering billboards lining the interstates. Suspects include eco-terrorists, a notorious drug cartel, and disgruntled outdoor advertising employees. With Georgians on edge, politicians quickly focus on their top priority-how to manipulate the situation to their advantage.
New to the state, a researcher for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is thrust into the realities of field work where his inexperience and instincts are greatly tested.
Caught in the crosshairs is the Worthington family. Not only was their outdoor advertising business targeted, but their youngest sibling, a retired Army demolitions expert, has suspiciously disappeared. Fearing for his safety, the family enlists his Army buddy to track him down, and the web she uncovers is far more nefarious than blowing up billboards.
A Stone For Kayla
Written by Walt Prescott
Illustrated by Kevin Gosselin
The stars dance across the sky, pointing the direction the old man will take on an ancient trail, the Camino de Santiago, crossing mountains and plains to a city over 500 miles away. The idea for this journey began with a stone found by his granddaughter Kayla. The old man would honor the tradition and leave this, along with another stone given to him in boyhood by his grandfather, at the Cruz de Ferro with his heartfelt wishes. He walks with an international tribe, their friendships formed by communal journey and shared smiles. And each evening, he talks to the dancing stars above him, feeling comfort in knowing Kayla, at home so far away, sees the same stars in the sky.
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