Category: Biographies & Memoirs

Free: Playhouses

Three cousins fiercely defended their roles within the sanctity of their playhouses. But a six-year stint in a fundamentalist religious organization thwarted Scott’s developing understanding of sexual orientation. Homosexuality was an insidious, infective spirit that conferred fear upon her adolescent naivete, eventually eroding the relationship with her cousins. “Reconciling who we were took years, but survival led to relational ties without fear and a heart for activism in the fac... [Read More...]

The Complete Jane Digby’s Diary

“As the depth of truth of one’s life can only be penned upon the pages of a diary, Jane Digby leads us through her passionate life . . . A wonderful piece of historical fiction that will delight your senses as well as your heart.” – Peggy Lee Sprague, Author of The Truth Hunters series Based on a true story . . . Bright, beautiful, and bold, Jane Digby led a remarkable life. Born to privilege in 1807 at Dorset, England, she soon scandalized Europe with her reckless pursu... [Read More...]

Another Fuggin’ War Story

This story is written by a lifelong pothead. Me. Most of it is probably true, if not a little exaggerated. So, if there’s any question on the veracity of my tale, I’ll refer to you elsewhere because only those who were there know the truth. What I can tell you is how overwhelming it is to have someone’s life in my hands while secretly wondering what the hell to do next. But here I am, everyone looking for me to save them. No matter, I’ll keep my guys alive if it’s ... [Read More...]

Free: The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity

Do you believe society needs genuine, healthy masculinity? Masculinity, in any form, has been viciously attacked for decades with serious unintended consequences. We need boys to grow into responsible, productive men and fathers. We need their strength to face down evil, and they need a guide to help them navigate this new wilderness, to find and define their masculinity in the gender-confused world of today. This memoir is filled with modern male friendships, advice, career tips for Christian ... [Read More...]

Free: Unsolved True Crime – 10 Frightening Cases of Mystery, Murder & Mayhem (The Ones You’ve Never Heard of) Volume 2

The author of ‘Unsolved Serial Killers’ is back with the second volume in the new series ‘Unsolved True Crime.’ Step into the tragic lives of these victims and find out what happened to them…after you lock your doors. Free on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Hits, Heathens, and Hippos

He’s survived a fierce hippo attack and a sting from the world’s most venomous insect, but can he survive an over-the-top father, who prays aloud in restaurants, faith-heals his old Toyota, and believes demons possess his Masonic Lodge watch? Find out in the hilarious new memoir from multi-award-winning author Marty Essen! “Marty Essen’s book, Hits, Heathens and Hippos, takes you on a comedy journey that never ends. It’s a wicked funny ride. And I know funny.”—Karen Pickering, com... [Read More...]

How I Learned to Like My Mom

This is the story of a woman who drank too much, parented too little, and MARRIED SEVEN MEN! She was beautiful, talented, wrote country songs, and she just happened to be my mother. Can you love someone but not Like them? Can you forgive what you can’t forget? Is it ever too late? Set in the Midwest UA, this Tears to Cheers memoir details the journey of a traumatic childhood of alcohol, abuse, divorce, neglect and poverty. But don’t despair … healing is possible when forgivene... [Read More...]

Twice a Daughter

Julie is adopted and a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers—which becomes an issue for Julie when, at 48, she finds herself facing several serious health issues. Following an 8-year journey, what began as a simple desire for a family medical history has evolved into a complicated quest that unearths secrets, lies, and family members that are literally right next door. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]