What happens when a powerhouse businesswoman meets God? When high achiever, direct-selling superstar, Chris Manion, encountered the idea that Jesus could be her best friend, she was stunned. This set the inspirational natural leader and award winner on a winding path of spiritual discovery that changed her life. “Do you dare enter the pages of peace and holy intimacy? Join the journey that can lead you closer to the still, small voice that hovers near your bandaged places, looking for where the light can get in.” Beyond a business memoir, this is a vulnerable, compelling story of one woman’s response to God when He started talking to her, and the difference this made in her personal life, her career, and business. A gorgeous memoir of literary sophistication. This lyrical, intelligent, self-effacing writer just blew the roof off my house! I could not put it down. I believe it will change lives.” Suzanne Kingsbury, editor, author of award-winning The Summer Fletcher Greel Loved Me, and The Gospel According to Gracey.

Arriving at a drug and alcohol recovery center known as The Restoration Village, Samantha Jacobs is immediately cast into a world of contradictions and repercussions. Finding herself immersed in a world she had only previously glimpsed from afar, Samantha never imagined how much she shared with those souls seemingly discarded by society. During her personal journey of awakening, Samantha is accompanied by a cast of colorful characters trying to regain their footing as they run from themselves, and the outside world. Through personal reflection, and the fellowship of new acquaintances, Samantha soon realizes that her life is taking on new meaning as a tragedy plays out in her midst. The Rehabs is a story about choices, bad and good, and the consequences that go along with them. A glimpse into both the frailties of the human condition, as well as the healing powers of love and understanding.

Unpack Your Personality helps you identify your true self. It’s a pathway of self-understanding and living in the very truth of ourselves. Through self-discovery, you’ll experience more joy, peace, meaning, fulfillment, freedom, and Divine connection. Be prepared to learn a lot about yourself and how to dramatically boost your happiness, gain clarity, and figure out who you really are.

The book offers trailblazing perspectives on personality typing, spirituality, and travel to help you embark on spirit-led vacations that can transform your life. You’ll return home revitalized, rejuvenated, and ready for a reinvention. Or you may commit to a brand-new way of life by becoming a scholar of self-discovery—the absolute best alternative to vacation souvenirs.

Zapala's challenging life experiences inspired this book. Sabotaging behaviors, feeding a hungry ego, and ignoring her own needs were part of her struggles. These behaviors put her in a perpetual state of anxiety, frustration, and joylessness. Sound familiar?

She affectionately refers to this time in her life as her 7-year life tsunami. She came to realize this season helped her break free of self-limiting beliefs and the stinking thinking that kept her stuck, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled.

If you have begun to question what truly matters in your life, let Unpack Your Personality act as a personal guide, a roadmap if you will, to your true self—the who of who you really are.

A Few Book Takeaways

• It provides a specific roadmap to discover your true self based on your personality type.

• It’s a guidebook to ignite a powerful journey into spiritual personality typing—the soul’s role in personality typing; it’s life-changing and so beyond 1940s typology.

• It provides intentional how-to tips to take vacations that help you learn about triggering behaviors, what causes them, what they reveal, and how to let them go.

• It helps you gain self-awareness, acceptance, and understanding of yourself.

• It’s not lip-gloss spirituality. Instead, it invites the Divine into your days to inspire more serendipity, peace, clarity, happiness, and abundance into your reality.

Nina Zapala is an award-winning travel professional who has explored many corners of the world. Her debut book Unpack Your Personality: Let Your Inner Guide Be Your Travel Guide, infuses personality typing with spiritual understandings and suggests travelers use their next vacation, not to do more, but to embark on a journey to the true self. She wrote this book with the intention to wake up women everywhere, to reclaim their powerful Goddess within. There's no doubt in her mind now that it's about unapologetically showing up as yourself, no matter who, what, where, or when!

Don’t wait any longer. This book is for you if you’re ready to discover the secrets of living a joyful life and traveling a path that is exquisitely yours.

James Usavage has led a life as interesting as the characters he writes about in his books. On his way to a career in medicine, James came to the realization that the life of a doctor was not the one for him, and that understanding set him out on a journey of exploration that spanned the entire United States.

Accompanied by his equally adventurous wife Judy, James spent a number of years criss-crossing the country working odd jobs (everything from car salesman to musician to construction worker to teacher) and experiencing people and situations that would all ultimately lend to the characters, places, and adventures that make up his books.

Influenced by many of the masters of classic modern literature (Wells, Conan Doyle, Dumas, London, Steinbeck, Hemingway, et al), James even writes longhand as many of them did, and although that may have resulted more from an injury involving a broken glass rod severing a nerve in James’s hand in a chemistry class accident, the fact that the feeling has finally come back to his fingers yet James still continues to write instead of type may shed some light on a love for the classic way of creating worlds with nothing more than pen, paper, and imagination.

“Footsteps in the Attic” is James Usavage’s third published novel and his wife Judy’s favorite of the three. More than just a spouse with a loving recommendation, Judy is also the official transcriber of James’s books from print to type. Together, they have brought the worlds that James Usavage has created to life.

James lives with his wife Judy, an artist, in Southwest Florida, and they are the proud parents of two grown sons.

From the author:

– I do a lot of research for each book. I don’t believe in cardboard characters and I make an effort to personalize them. When people that have read my other novels comment about seeing a little piece of themselves in the characters, I greatly appreciate it and know that I’ve done my job as a writer. No matter what, though, I have to say there is no sense of accomplishment and pleasure like having a family.

For more information on the author, visit his website!! The Official Home of Adventure Writer James P. Usavage (authorjames.com)

You may know Alan Sealls from having been proclaimed “Best Weatherman Ever” by ‘the Internet’ in 2017 for his forecasts of Hurricane Irma. That was no surprise to people who watched him on TV over his long career, from Milwaukee to Chicago, and then to Mobile, Alabama.

Alan is also an adjunct college professor. He earned meteorology degrees from Cornell University and from Florida State University. He is a past president of the National Weather Association, and he is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. With more than a dozen Emmy awards, Alan has always aimed for excellence in science communication. Known as an entertaining presenter, he is frequently invited to speak at national conferences, and he is often retained by attorneys as a consulting meteorologist or expert witness in legal cases where weather is a factor.

Alan is also an accomplished weather photographer. His weather photos and videos have been used in textbooks, magazines, documentaries, and on network TV.

James Usavage — a Hard Rain

“There are many different ways to remember the sixties,” Frye Gaillard writes, “and this is mine. There was in these years the sense of a steady unfolding of time, as if history were on a forced march, and the changes spread to every corner of our lives. As future generations debate the meaning of the decade, I hope to offer a sense of how it felt to have lived it. A Hard Rain is one writer’s reconstruction and remembrance of a transcendent era―one that, for better or worse, lives with us still.”

With A Hard Rain Gaillard gives us a deeply personal history, bringing his keen storyteller’s eye to this pivotal time in American life. He explores the competing story arcs of tragedy and hope through the political and social movements of the times: civil rights, black power, women’s liberation, the war in Vietnam, and the protests movements against it.

Gaillard also examines the cultural manifestations of change in the era―music, literature, art, religion, and science―and so we meet not only the Brothers Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, but also Gloria Steinem, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Harper Lee, Mister Rogers, Rachel Carson, James Baldwin, Andy Warhol, Billy Graham, Thomas Merton, George Wallace, Richard Nixon, Angela Davis, Barry Goldwater, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Berrigan Brothers. As Gaillard remembers these influential people, he weaves together a compelling story about an iconic American decade of change, conflict, and progress.

Patricia Foster — Written in The Sky: Lessons of a Southern Daughter

"A powerful, often heart-wrenching collection of essays tackling the history of the American South."  —Kirkus Reviews
 
In Written in the Sky: Lessons of a Southern Daughter, Patricia Foster presents a double portrait of place and family, a book of deeply personal essays that interrogate the legacy of racial tensions in the South, the constriction of caste and gender, and the ways race, class, and white privilege are entwined in her family story. After interviewing girls at Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Alabama, visiting the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and exploring Africatown in Plateau, Alabama, Patricia Foster was moved to reflect on the racial scars and crossroads in her southern past as well as to reckon with the intimate places of her own wounding and grief.

The story of place, she discovers, emerges not only from family histories and cultural traditions but also from wrestling with a culture’s irreconcilable ideas: the hard push to determine what matters. What matters to her are the shadow stories beneath our mythologies, the complicated and radiant narratives that must be excavated and reckoned with, stories that have no neat or binary resolution, stories full of luminous moments and riveting facts, and stories where the secrets hide. Written in the Sky presents the best of nonfiction storytelling: searingly honest portraits, dramatic encounters, and lyrical narratives that will interest teachers and students as well as social justice advocates, policymakers, and readers compelled by stories of awakening and the white-hot beauty of language.

“I was raised in Pritchard in a subdivision called Alabama Village where I went to Bienville ElementarySchool, KJ Clark middle school, and Vigor High School. I served six years in the military as a Respiratory Therapist. I enlisted in the US Navy and worked in Washington DC after graduating from the Army school for Respiratory Therapists in San Antonio Texas.I worked in Washington DC at Bethesda Naval Hospital under president Regan and Bush. Both presidents came to us for health care services during my time there which was always exciting. After I completed my enlistment obligation I moved me and my family back home and worked at Providence Hospital from 1992-2015 in cardiopulmonary. In 2015 I went to work at the VA in Portland Oregon to serve veterans who had pulmonary issues and experienced the west coast atmosphere for 5 years. In 2020 I moved back to Alabama and transferred to the VA in Montgomery. I spent 36 years as a Respiratory Therapist helping people get past their health care crisis and achieve a better quality of life. I earned a Master's degree from University of South Alabama in Instructional Design and Development. I obtained this major because I wanted to teach which I really enjoy doing. I retired from the VA in July of 2023 and am now writing books to earn  a living. It is a completely different form of occupation but I get a lot of support from friends and family who encourage my new occupation. I have been married for 44 years. We have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and a mini schnauzer named Louie who is 5 months old. We live mainly in Millbrook but have a house close to Dauphin Island where we like to spend our summers with our grandchildren. “

Today we will be hosting Kay Knotts Tompkins, Holistic Health Coach, as she brings her Pride Cookbook to Page & Palette!! Come and grab a copy and try out all of her delicious recipes!! Tell us how you fared!!

Two female spies risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi in this sweeping, profound tale of bravery from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls.

“A riveting story of two brave and amazing women who work in the French resistance during World War II . . . a triumph!”—Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Eternal

American Josie Anderson and Parisian Arlette LaRue are thrilled to be working in the French resistance, stealing so many Nazi secrets that they become known as the Golden Doves, renowned across France and hunted by the Gestapo. Their courage will cost them everything. When they are finally arrested and taken to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, along with their loved ones, a reclusive Nazi doctor does unspeakable things to Josie’s mother, a celebrated Jewish singer who joined her daughter in Paris when the world seemed bright. And Arlette’s son is stolen from her, never to be seen again.

A decade later the Doves fall headlong into a dangerous dual mission: Josie is working for U.S. Army Intelligence and accepts an assignment to hunt down the infamous doctor, while a mysterious man tells Arlette he may have found her son. The Golden Doves embark on a quest across Europe and ultimately to French Guiana, discovering a web of terrible secrets, and must put themselves in grave danger to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love.

Martha Hall Kelly has garnered acclaim for her stunning combination of empathy and research into the stories of women throughout history and for exploring the terrors of Ravensbrück. With The Golden Doves, she has crafted an unforgettable story about the fates of Nazi fugitives in the wake of World War II—and the unsung female spies who risked it all to bring them to justice.

"Peter's world is a lawless society of darkness and violence. At 21, he has no hope for the future. Life inside the mountain caves of Thélo is hard. Food is scarce, the weak are unprotected, only the strong get ahead, and many die in accidents or suicide.

Just before Peter’s initiation into a violent gang, a stranger, who emanates light from within, approaches Peter. Andrew offers to take him to a better place. He claims there is a world outside the caves, filled with light and plenty of food. They must leave now and they must crawl through dark, cramped spaces to get there. Should he risk trusting a stranger and leaving all he knows? And how can he leave his mother and sister alone to fend for themselves. On the other hand, if he stays, the initiation will surely kill him and he'd be no help to them anyway. Maybe, if he found something better…"

Terri Lynn Thompson loves words and has enjoyed magical realism in books and movies all her life. Imagery awakens her imagination and she hopes to share that with her readers. Her award-winning YA novella, Journey to Thélo, is available on Amazon and other booksellers. Terri is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

Check out this Lagniappe Article on Mr. McCown!!

Mobile native explores building trends | Artifice | lagniappemobile.com

Rizzoli New York, the nation’s preeminent architectural publisher, announces the impending release of The Home Office Reimagined: Spaces to Think, Reflect, Work, Dream, and Wonder, authored by Mobile native James Moore McCown in collaboration with Oscar Riera Ojeda as designer and editor. The book will be available online and in bookstores on Feb. 27. An image of the book’s front and back covers is attached. Images of the individual buildings in the book are available.

Pavilions, sheds, studios, extensions—call them what you will, architects around the globe are experimenting with attached or detached workplaces and creating imaginative ateliers that strain the limits of ‘mini’. With remote work and the ‘gig’ economy at full throttle, this timely book explores both the history of what it means to “go to the office” as well the evolving notion of working from home in a post-pandemic world.

Organized organically, The Home Office Reimagined: Spaces to Think, Reflect, Work, Dream, and Wonder allows readers to meander happily into and out of ideas and space-sensitive solutions for writers, painters, accountants, ceramicists, and individuals of all stripes in need of spaces to think, to work, and to wonder. From a scholar’s library study in upstate New York to a weathered steel-clad extension in London humorously dubbed “Brexit Bunker,” the projects featured in the book are splendidly diverse expressions of the creative use of space toward an end of inspiration and productivity.  Featuring twenty-five innovative home offices that are accessible, and often wonderfully serene, The Home Office Reimagined is a rich source of ideas and inspirations.

About the Authors

Oscar Riera Ojeda is director of the eponymous boutique publishing house Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers. An editor and designer, he has produced over two hundred books, including recently, for Rizzoli, Wineries of the World and Stables: High Design for Horse and Home. James Moore McCown serves as architecture critic for the Boston Globe and his work regularly appears in such

publications as Metropolis, Architectural Record, Architect’s Newspaper, and elsewhere. Credit for the book must read: The Home Office Reimagined: Spaces to Think, Reflect, Work, Dream, and Wonder by Oscar Riera Ojeda and James Moore McCown © 2024 Rizzoli New York. Select press images will be made available, but no image may be used, in print or electronically, without written

consent from the publisher.

Saturday, March 23rd at 10AM

Guess who's coming to Page & Palette! DOG MAN, that's who! On Saturday, March 23rd at 10AM, our favorite canine hero will join us for our Book Release Party celebrating the release of DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER. 

We'll have a morning filled with Dog Man trivia, crafts, giveaways and a photo-op with DOG MAN himself!

This is a ticketed event - one purchase of THE SCARLET SHEDDER per family is required for admittance. To purchase your book and ticket, visit the link in our bio, call 251-928-5295 or stop by P&P!

It's going to be a supa-epic event you won't want to miss!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!

P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?

The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

It was the days when print journalism dominated the news cycle, when readers became "glued" to their morning or afternoon newspaper. God was moving... and so were "Traditional Journalists."

- Who wouldn't want to witness... the wheels of government and justice moving, whether in County Commission, Board of Education, or Federal Court proceedings lasting weeks-and you had a ringside seat?

- Who wouldn't want to rush... to the scene of a nighttime grocery store robbery only to find, along with police swarming into the back portion of that store, the butcher strapped to a chair, trying not to move from where-and how-his assailants left him?

- Who wouldn't want to sit... in the inner sanctum of an Alabama governor as he fought legislatively in the "city of compromise," passing bills worth watching on the Senate/House doors... or the night before the real passage, in the backroom of a chicken shack "off campus"?

- Who wouldn't want to "just hold on!"... standing between the front seats of driver and passenger in an ambulance on Halloween night-racing to the

scene of some bizarre "full moon" births, robberies, res, or even murders born of domestic troubles?

Tyra loves the ocean but her best friend, Emily, has never been.

Gramma has a great idea: she and Tyra will bring the ocean to Emily!

Thus begins Tyra and Gramma’s adventure to make the Shell Box, a special gift decorated with beautiful seashells right from the sandy shores of the ocean.

With a kid-friendly, cutaway seashell guide and beautiful photographs, this charming book is the perfect companion for any shell-collecting explorer.

About the author: Kathy Groth spends many hours along the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. She has a lifelong love of the ocean and the fascinating world of seashells.

Kathy taught elementary school for many years. She and her husband Chuck raised two daughters and enjoy the company of five grandchildren. Now retired, Kathy shares her passion for education through children’s literature, inspiring curiosity and wonder in children through her second career as a multi-published author.

The idea for The Shell Box came one day when Kathy’s grandchildren visited her at the ocean. Kathy went on a search to find a kid-friendly shell guide, but her quest was unsuccessful. Thus, Kathy decided to create her own, paired with a delightful story to engage young readers.

It is Kathy’s hope that this book inspires children (and adults) to explore ocean shores and dive into the wonderful world
of seashells!

For more information about Kathy and her other books, visit her website at www.KathyGroth.com.

John O’Melveny Woods has been writing television and movie scripts, online articles and books since attending USC School of Cinematic Arts. His books include 10 Minute Win, and Return to Treasure Island, a sequel based on the original Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. He created and Executive Produced Jesse James Hidden Gold, which aired on the History Channel and is based on his book Jesse James Secret. His latest releases are an action/adventure novel called The Seekers – Lost Tomb of Alexander, and a memoir titled The Crusaders.

Wynona Rogers is a name that most people that know it would associate with integrity and insurance. Thirty-one years in the insurance business and a number of awards couldn't prepare her for the events that unfolded in 2007. Now she uses her unique storytelling skills in Riches to Rags: One Woman's Story of Betrayal and Redemption, the true-life story of her experience with a certain Baptist missionary and bookkeeper. Wynona grew up in the Baptist church where she was fortified with God's teachings, especially the Ten Commandments. Those teachings would be tested when a rogue missionary devastated her life. Wynona takes you through the harrowing events she experienced firsthand. The story has mystery, a bit of humor, but mostly inspiration. She puts you there with her as she recounts the events that spanned the globe from Istanbul, Turkey, to the smallest island in Hawaii. Wynona Rogers shares her story so that the horrible things that happened to her may never happen to you. Truly a riches-to-rags story you won't soon forget.

Fairhope Living writer Alan Samry’s best magazine writing is now in his new book, Mapping Fairhope: Legends, Locals, and Landmarks. The book compiles articles published in the magazine, along with the photographs that originally accompanied each story.
Everyone from newcomers to long-timers will find something to enjoy.
Legends include the Fairhope Pier, People's Railroad, historic accommodations, the American Legion building, early African American schools and churches and more.
The Locals section highlights the people who make up Fairhope: founding families, creatives, and difference makers, like Lynn Oldshue, Ben Raines, Skip Jones, Lisette Normann, Cecil Chrstenberry, and more. Samry also covers local events, from Arts and Crafts and Mardi Gras to Christmas traditions and the city’s best charity events.
In Landmarks, Samry explores historic town plats and subdivision maps, uncovering the histories of areas like Volanta, Quail Creek, and Houstonville.

Join us and Nancy Dennis as she represents the St. James Episcopal Church in signing their cookbook of Fairhope’s favourite dishes!!

Join us at Page & Palette in the kids’ department for Eleanor Ruth Becker and her book, Taylor’s Toes, The beautiful children's book that follows Taylor as he counts his toes and follows his nose.

Birdie Beat / A Ritmo de Pajarito is a bilingual children's musical picture book wonderfully illustrated by Paula Ann DeMonico, Author & Ilustrator. Her hand painted drawings are so vibrant using pencil and watercolor, they completely come to life.

Jane Golden has been a sailor for most of her life, beginning with some raucous experiences as a young adult volunteer crew member on other people’s sailboats. Fast forward and she was cruising the Gulf Coast with family and friends on her own boat, Gypsy Lady.
After an enjoyable description of her Gulf Coast experiences, Jane ventures to Europe where she first charter sailed with friends, and later crosses the Atlantic Ocean as a crewmember for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. She goes into great depth about the positives and negatives of such events; including how they are organized, the peculiarities and politics of such events, and what it was like to be a part of the crew on a transatlantic crossing.
Finally, she writes about the very enjoyable experiences supporting Gypsy Lady and her family’s participation in the annual Regata al Sol from Pensacola to Mexico, a regional yacht club race that began in the early ’60s. The descriptions of the Regata al Sol event founder, and the post-race celebrations, are a treasure trove of details that would make anyone want to participate in the race and the festivities.
Jane gives us a compelling look at her experiences as a woman in the world of sailing, and great descriptions of the various kinds of sailing, racing, and cruising in which she has participated. Her book informs, instructs, and entertains.

FORGOTTEN FIVE #4: DANGEROUS ALLIES and MONSTERIOUS #4: THE BEAST OF SKULL ROCK!

Join us for an event with middle grade authors Lisa and Matt McMann! On Thursday, February 22 at 5PM, this dynamic duo with sign and discuss their latest novels: Lisa’s FORGOTTEN FIVE #4: DANGEROUS ALLIES and MONSTERIOUS #4: THE BEAST OF SKULL ROCK!

FORGOTTEN FIVE #4

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.

Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?

Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally? The kids will have to decide who to put their faith in—and fast—before the president uses his supernatural army to crush his opponent and cement his criminal rule over Estero once and for all.

MONSTERIOUS #4

This series of terrifying standalone tales that combine monsters + mysteries is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

Twins Simon and Jade are thrilled to spend the summer with their grandfather in the beachfront resort town of Skull Rock. They’re especially looking forward to helping out at his spooky cabinet of curiosities museum, full of creepy old relics, taxidermy specimens, and sinister displays. But lately there have been disturbing reports of store break-ins and sightings of a frightening creature in the area, scaring away the town’s much-needed tourists. When the twins hear eerie noises coming from the museum after hours, and see strange scratch marks on the door, they decide to investigate. As the creature attacks mount, Jade and Simon begin to suspect the impossible: could one of their grandfather’s museum monstrosities be coming to life each night to prowl the boardwalks of Skull Rock?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Lisa McMann is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of dozens of books, including The Forgotten Five series, The Unwanteds series, the Wake trilogy, and Clarice the Brave. She is married to fellow writer Matt McMann, and they have two adult children—their son is artist Kilian McMann, and their daughter is actor Kennedy McMann. Lisa spends most of her time in Arizona, and loves to cook, read, and watch reality TV. Visit Lisa at LisaMcMann.com.

Matt McMann, as a professional musician, played an NFL stadium, a cruise ship, and the International Twins Convention. Now he writes the kind of spooky mystery adventure books he loved as a kid. He’s hiked the Pacific Northwest, cruised Loch Ness, and chased a ghost on a mountain. While he missed Bigfoot and Nessie, he caught the ghost. He enjoys brainstorming new books with his wife, New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann, viewing his son Kilian McMann’s artwork, and watching his daughter, actor Kennedy McMann, on television. Visit him online at mattmcmann.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @matt_mcmann.

“Business in the front, and party in the back.” This has been the longstanding mantra of the mullet. As people born and raised in the monogrammed buckle of the Bible Belt, Derek and Lindsay have observed a deep correlation between this daring hairstyle and what is commonly known as cultural Christianity. They call it Mullet Theology. It's a “Jesus in the front, and party in the back” way of life that tries to live in two opposing realities at once. Cultural Christians want the comfort of Jesus and the pleasure of living life the way they want. Jesus is just a cute accessory to their lives. Their hope is that in reading this book, readers will see that Jesus should be everything we want rather than a means to give us everything we want. Mullet Theology exposes some ugly truths about the culture Derek and Lindsay call their own while giving real hope to anyone deceived by its enticing lies.

In this true crime-flavored novel, Detective William Boyett is called out on Mardi Gras evening in Mobile, Alabama to investigate the discovery of a young woman’s body wrapped in a carpet in a vacant lot a few blocks from the parade route.

Over the next two months, Boyett works hard to solve the case, but he’s frustrated by miscalculations and downright incompetence by other members of the law enforcement community. His investigation goes nowhere, and when he’s promoted and transferred back into patrol, the unsolved homicide falls into the cold case status.

A decade later, Boyett is assigned to a newly formed cold case squad. He soon picks up two cases he feels he can solve, one of which is the 2006 Mobile Mardi Gras murder he left behind. Now, with skilled, trusted colleagues at his side, he picks up the trail, determined to find the murderer, never expecting the horrific truth he will uncover.

A seat-of-your pants mystery thriller written by a thirty-year criminal investigator that you will believe is true. Doug Lamplugh brings his experiences with the criminal justice system, as well as his experience with multi-state, multi-jurisdictional investigations to life in this novel. The details of how a criminal investigation can change rapidly will astound you.

Come by Page & Palette and meet Author W. Penn White with his fantasy novel, The Prince of Tabor.

Many centuries before the age of Man, as the ancient chronicles tell, Tabor, the second greatest kingdom on earth, was under siege. The king had died in battle, and the queen had died in childbirth. As the enemy was closing in, the infant heir escaped far away to the tiny hamlet of Streamside. Brought up in a boisterous tavern by his brother Jacoby, Nathaniel could not know that the trumpets of war had again sounded and that a greater army than ever, its leaders bent on revenge and world dominion, threatened a vastly weakened Tabor. He would be forced onto a quest of unparalleled magic and danger by forces unknown to him. Hellbent on world control, evil necromancer Crepitus sent assassins to Streamside, forcing Nathaniel and his brother into a fight for existence and a struggle to regain his birthright and save his kingdom.

An epic of dark fantasy of immense sweep, The Prince of Tabor blends Norse mythology and supernatural adventure in a world filled with mythical creatures and unparalleled heroism. Prepare for a thrilling ride as Nathaniel and his brother fight their way through goblins, dragons, wizards, and more to reclaim a lost kingdom and save the world.

In this true crime-flavored novel, Detective William Boyett is called out on Mardi Gras evening in Mobile, Alabama to investigate the discovery of a young woman’s body wrapped in a carpet in a vacant lot a few blocks from the parade route.

Over the next two months, Boyett works hard to solve the case, but he’s frustrated by miscalculations and downright incompetence by other members of the law enforcement community. His investigation goes nowhere, and when he’s promoted and transferred back into patrol, the unsolved homicide falls into the cold case status.

A decade later, Boyett is assigned to a newly formed cold case squad. He soon picks up two cases he feels he can solve, one of which is the 2006 Mobile Mardi Gras murder he left behind. Now, with skilled, trusted colleagues at his side, he picks up the trail, determined to find the murderer, never expecting the horrific truth he will uncover.

A seat-of-your pants mystery thriller written by a thirty-year criminal investigator that you will believe is true. Doug Lamplugh brings his experiences with the criminal justice system, as well as his experience with multi-state, multi-jurisdictional investigations to life in this novel. The details of how a criminal investigation can change rapidly will astound you.

Come join Love Hudson-Maggio and Jennifer Moorman in their discussion about the magic and karma in each of their books, share fun stories, and bring fabulous swag including aprons, recipe cards, and give away fabulous swag including bangles, recipe cards, and more.

About the Author

Love Hudson-Maggio is CEO and Founder of a marketing technology firm with offices in Atlanta, GA and Manhattan, NY.  She writes southern women’s fiction with a travel flair about smart people with a lot to learn about life and love.  Love’s passion for travel shows up in her books as her characters find themselves transported between the southern sweetness of Atlanta, GA to other international picturesque locations like India. Love lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, two sons and their dog.  Love was admitted as a screenwriting fellow at Columbia University for her short play As the Vow Breaks. Upon completion of her screenwriting fellowship her play Eating for Two was performed at a small theater in New York's Lower East Side as a part of a female ensemble.  Love believes that the love you give away will find its way back to you.  Her books reflect this truth.  

About the Book - Karma Under Fire

Pressured by her challenging mother, Harlow Kennedy, an aspiring jewelry maker, agrees to marry politically ambitious pretty-boy Addison Whitmore. The match will elevate Harlow's non-existent social standing and guarantee financial security for life. The wedding is scheduled to take place as soon as Harlow returns from her BFF's wedding in India. On the other side of the world, the parents of Tej Mayur, the "it" chef of Atlanta's hottest new Indian restaurant, are fretting about their son's unmarried status. They summon him home. When Harlow meets Tej on a flight from Atlanta to Delhi, sparks fly. Unfortunately, Tej's nuptials are already being arranged by his privileged East Indian family, and Harlow is not Indian. After touching down at Indira Gandhi International, they flee one another's company--or so they think.

Praise for KARMA UNDER FIRE:

“Hudson-Maggio's crisp, engaging prose and quick-paced storytelling will please readers of lively, travel-minded international fiction. Extreme poverty, enormous wealth, Ayurvedic spas, extravagant weddings, unyielding tradition, fantastic Indian cuisine, snake charmer-all the boxes for depicting India as an exotic backdrop for romantic adventure get checked.” 

–Publisher's Weekly

“Readers will find this to be a gratifying and heartwarming story, featuring two characters that they will be likely to find endearing, despite their flaws. Each chapter alternates between the two main players' perspectives as they grapple with their futures; this format results in a delightful and easygoing read that some will find to be reminiscent of Indian romance films.” 

–Kirkus Reviews

“Love Hudson-Maggio has written a fun, hip and poignant debut novel. KARMA UNDER FIRE is a gem - you'll fall in love with Harlow and Tej in a hot Atlanta minute!” 

–Addison Fox, author of Always Her Cowboy

“I was really interested in the premise of this book. The concept of an interracial love story where both parties are POC is unique which I appreciate. I loved the characters and enjoyed seeing the layers and depth that they had. Overall a sweet heartwarming story!” 

 –Alexa Esperanza, NetGalley Reviewer

“A fun, easy-to-read romance! [Hudson-Maggio] included awesome footnotes for some of the phrases and items I wasn't aware of, making it easy to understand. The whole arranged marriage with the matchmakers was new to me and fun to learn about. The characters are cleverly crafted, funny, determined and I really enjoyed the story.”

 –Janelle Will, NetGalley Reviewer

Come join Jennifer Moorman and Love Hudson-Maggio in their discussion about the magic and karma in each of their books, share fun stories, and bring fabulous swag including aprons, recipe cards, and more. 

About the Author

Born and raised in southern Georgia, where honeysuckle grows wild and the whippoorwills sing, Jennifer Moorman is the bestselling author of the magical realism Mystic Water series. Jennifer started writing in elementary school, crafting epic tales of adventure and love and magic. She wrote stories in Mead notebooks, on printer paper, on napkins, on the soles of her shoes. Her blog is full of dishes inspired by fiction, and she hosts baking classes showcasing these recipes. Jennifer considers herself a traveler, a baker, and a dreamer. She can always be won over with chocolate, unicorns, or rainbows. She believes in love—everlasting and forever. 

About the Book - Magic All Around, Release Date: January 16th, 2024

The Russell family members all seem to have–gifts. Eldest sister Penelope naturally infuses strength or joy or love into the fabric of the dresses she designs as a seamstress. Her younger sister, Lilith, is never without whatever she needs—there’s always a person nearby who just happens to have an apartment available to rent, or a part-time job open, or a car to borrow just when they need it. And Lilith’s adult daughter, Mattie, always seems to trigger the perfect song to mysteriously start playing. And at the heart of the family is their old Victorian home that sometimes seems to have a personality in and of itself. When independent, artistic Mattie Russell finds herself back in the family home after her mother’s unexpected death, she has no intention of sticking around the small town. But during the reading of the will, the family is shocked to learn Lilith included a testamentary trust that requires Mattie to stay in Ivy Ridge long enough to complete a series of seemingly absurd tasks in order to claim her inheritance. While completing the tasks, Mattie discovers that her mother had a well-thought-out plan for her daughter that would lead Mattie to finding her birth father, learn to keep her heart open for love, and discover that staying still long enough to sow seeds can produce a stunning garden and vibrant life.

Praise for Jennifer Moorman’s Books:

"The Baker's Man is a charming recipe of magic, romance, friendship, and the importance of staying true to yourself."
—Heather Webber, USA TODAY bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird Café
  

"Combine four parts love, two parts excitement, a dash of humor, and a pinch of magic and you have Jennifer Moorman's delightful The Baker's Man. Moorman's sweet, heartfelt confection will please anyone looking for a charming, witty, utterly delectable read!" 

—Lauren K. Denton, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Hideaway and A Place to Land 

“In the world of magical realism, Jennifer Moorman is an important new voice. She is a sensitive, engaging, quirky, and soulful storyteller. Her characters speak their truths only to inspire us, the reader, to embrace and respect our own true gifts.  As a lifelong fan of Alice Hoffman, I am adding Jennifer to a short list of writers who can carry the torch forward to a new generation.”
—Jane Ubell-Meyer, founder of Bedside Reading 

“A sweet, magical coming-of-age tale about the best and hardest parts of love and friendship and family.”
—Amy Impellizzeri, award-winning author of Lemongrass Hope and I Know How This Ends

"Like a charming Hallmark movie with a dash of magic and a little mayhem, readers will instantly fall in love. Enchanting and magical, Jennifer Moorman charms her readers with a strong storyline that intertwines magic, romance, and more sugar than a cup of sweet tea on a warm summer night. With all the sweetness of romance, with a helping of extra, dark chocolate to keep things intense, readers will devour this enticing read like a slice of Anna's Dark Chocolate Oreo Tart."
—Amy Shane,  Dixon's Independent Voice