Books published by Archway Publishing

Her whole life, Vantashia Marsh has experienced a host of challenges and adversity. From her mother's drug addiction, which tore the family apart, to being abused, she narrates her story in Karma, Betrayal, and Abandonment. In this memoir, she tells how she had little interest in finishing school, how she was betrayed by the people closest to her, how she searched for love in the wrong places, and how she endured heartbreak. Karma, Betrayal, and Abandonment, chronicles how Marsh, a lost soul, found her purpose in life. She tells her story to communicate the message to others that they are not alone.

While on a journey through life, we often focus on our past mistakes rather than staying true to ourselves. Practicing self-love with authenticity enhances us to be passionate and curious to leave a lasting impact on the world. In a collection of heartfelt coming-of-age stories, Girlieh Mae Barit explores fictional interactions through broken-hearted characters determined to overcome their internal demons and societal challenges to move forward down an enlightening path. While growing up, Cadence seemed to be vibrant by others, but knowingly is keen at hiding her internal pain and turmoil from the public eye as she struggles on her path of self-validation. Locked in her house by overprotective parents, Cadence battles the effect of Scoliosis, until her spine is corrected by surgery when she is sixteen. Unfortunately, her challenges are not over yet as she uncovers the stages of grief. Axel has been heartbroken one time too many. Now as he does his best to muddle through life, he meets Cadence who draws him out of the safety of his protective shell. But as the years pass, will she still be able to cast new light into his lonely existence?Love You, Knot is a collection of short tales that share a unique perspective into the lives of several characters doing their best to overcome their internal demons.

What is the truth about death? What really happens when you die?Is death painful? Why do we die? Why were we born? What are weand what is our purpose? Concsious Kids series is dedicated totruth and answering all questions about life.

I walked your grey, stone floors from nave to Poet's Corner,Careful to sidestep graves of poets long revered.I felt a deep whispering in my heart; I shivered in my warmth,Was that Tennyson I heard softly calling?Early winter sunlight streamed through the Rose Window, gentlyDust particles fell like teardrops in muted rainbow huesFrom an early age Sharon King-Jeffers has read and been inspired by all forms of poetry. Now she once again provides a glimpse into her heart and mind as she lyrically reflects on life, love, loss, and everything in between.In her second collection of contemporary poetry presented in three parts, King-Jeffers explores many relatable themes and subjects that include reflections on her first twenty-five years of life, pictures or things seen or felt, and the beautiful state of Hawaii. As she leads others through her poetic perceptions, King-Jeffers provides a space for others to reflect on their unique personal experiences and journey through life.The Final Segue: And Other Poems is a thoughtful volume of contemporary free verse that reflects the author's creative perspective.

Written from the heart with humor and emotional honesty, this financial survival guide empowers women and gives them tools to take charge of their finances.Whether you're embarking on a professional career, getting ready to start a family, divorcing, retiring, or want to have a greater sense of financial ownership, this guide provides you with a solid foundation for how to be responsible for your finances and therefore your life.Elana Milianta, who has spent more than twenty years helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals, reveals how to get out of debt, build credit, invest, and create a budget that works. She also answers questions such as:What steps can you take to protect yourself against the unimaginable?How can you effectively save money for your life goals?What questions should you and your partner answer before getting married?How can you cut discretionary expenses and still enjoy life?Raise your financial IQ and learn how to get a blueprint to help build wealth no matter what stage of life you're in with A Girlfriend's Financial Survival Guide.

Clancy is a shaggy, clumsy Clydesdale who has huge, hairy hooves. One day when he finds himself in a pasture of sleek racehorses and their colts, he decides to try to make friends. As he gallops unsteadily across the pasture toward the horses, Clancy is dismayed when they run away from him. Sadly, he cannot understand why he is not like the others and only wants to feel like he belongs. After he trips over his hooves and they make fun of him, he begins to cry and decides to stay away from the racehorses. But it is not until a storm rolls in and causes a dangerous situation that Clancy is finally able to show all the other horses just how special he is.In this entertaining tale, a big, clumsy Clydesdale who has a hard time fitting in becomes a hero and saves the day for an entire farm of racehorses.

I was born the fourth of four sons to my Irish school teaching parents who resided in Warwick, Rhode Island. Like many other kids, I was a handful for my parents, but I managed to graduate from Pilgrim High School in Warwick in 1973. I then enrolled in Johnson and Wales University in Providence in 1976 and graduated in 1978 with an associate degree in culinary arts. I only lasted about four years in the food industry as it mostly commands that you work on weekend nights and holidays. During my stint in the food industry I would hear from my friends "e;what a party you missed"e; or "e;what a concert you missed"e;. Needless to say, I got sick of hearing this so I took a carpenter apprentice job and ended up starting my own construction business as an independent home remodeler. That kept me happy and lasted 26 years until the banking crisis hit in 2008. As the economy hit bottom my phone quit ringing as everyone was afraid to spend any money. I then took a job with the state of Rhode Island working for a local university near my home. I have since retired, on my birthday of all days, in November of 2020. Now I just wait for the royalty checks to roll in.This book is basically an autobiography starting with the continuation of my first book "e;Hi-Larry-ous Halloweens"e; which was published in 2004. I didn't give up making costumes after 2004 so I created this book to give some insight to the "e;Hi-Larry-ous-Halloweens"e; fans I created after first book came out. Costumes make up the first half of the book and the rest are short stories of events that have happened to me over my lifetime. When I let some close friends read the prototype of this book most of them were laughing a page or two which makes me smile.

LOCKDOWN!That shocking word ushered in a surreal time for Lois Larkey.It was March 11, 2020, and there was a pandemic, a killing virus, the first in one hundred years. Like everyone else, Lois had to shelter in place, wear a mask and totally separate from friends and family.Living alone in her apartment she was afraid of catching Covid-19 and dying alone in a hospital.She had to find something that would help her work through her fears.The idea of chronicling the tragedy, brought on by a virus and exacerbated by a divisive president, was compelling. Lois began writing her blog, The Larkey Lowdown, with an eye to capturing unfolding history.The election of 2020 brought a bizarre rejection of the longtime American tradition of "e;peaceful transfer of power.' Lois kept writing.January 6th brought the violent storming of the Capitol in the name of the president who lost the election. Our democracy was threatened. Lois, horrified and heartbroken, kept writing. January 20th, the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, brought a new administration and hope for the future. Inauguration Day signaled an optimistic time to lay down her pan and search for perspective.Diary of a Dystopian Era is a fascinating collection of Lois Larkey's blog entries that describe the tumultuous events of the years 2020-2021 in real time.

Miko is a mischievous boy who lives in a quaint village near a forest, and he loves to play pranks. He tips pots over and tickles the guard dogs, causing mayhem wherever he goes. He thinks his tricks are harmless, but his neighbors aren't happy.The village chieftains gather to discuss what can be done about Miko, but he won't listen to reason. So the villagers decide to teach him lesson, and they force him to move a mile out of the village, into the forest, where he will live by himself. Even in the forest, he continues to try to play tricks on people. But when he encounters a girl named Riko traveling in the forest and tries to play a prank on her, he gets quite a scare of his own-and discovers new wisdom in the process. In this children's story, a prankster sent away from his village to live alone learns a valuable lesson about making choices and being kind.

Hi my name is Special, this is my first Book in which l invested all my thoughts and feelings for what I saw as theraphy. I found out that I've never dealt with the trauma i was keeping locked up and it was becoming overwhelming and so l turned to putting my forum of healing. I started healing ny betting my emotions out and of course it hurted so bad that it felt like a Spiritual Healing. After putting my emotions in its proper perspective I found out that, l could finish my becoming creative and that is when I bought "e;A Watch Pot Never Boils"e; To life. This is a Book i enjoyed writing and I'm sure the reader will find some topics they can empathize with, because this is my first Book I hope all the readers really enjoy the Book and Play.I prepared my book for ages 12 and up, and its totally appropriate.

As a violent act concludes, a man tries to escape the horrifying scene with his victim's blood on his hands. After he eventually falls on the concrete sidewalk with his heart beating rapidly in his throat, an ambulance siren shreaks in the distance. As its lights become larger, one of his pursuers shouts, "e;That's him!"e;In a collection of compelling stories, Iranian dramatist and writer Reza Mirzaei offers a glimpse into the experiences of diverse characters as man encounters death and time that exposes him to the state of becoming or not becoming. As each character's experiences lead him to make unthinkable decisions with unique consequences, he must battle and then attempt to overcome his fears, dread, and agony-all while surviving.The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories is a volume of tales that delve into the horrors and anxieties of contemporary man in the world.

Daniel Morgan's Time is about his leadership for three battles during the revolutionary war. However, the book starts in the year 2525 where Dooty, Gaugy, Cary, Drapey and Early are making a historical holographic vision documentary about Daniel Morgan and his time. The universe, physics, engineering, technology and government of the time is explained. Dooty's crew each go on hilarious vacations as well. The nine major battles of the revolutionary war are summarized.You can Follow Philip Brady by traveling the world and the seven seas and experience life in other countries around the world during Daniel Morgan's time. You will also follow Joann and Marnie during those tumultuous times. There is also the Stevens family, a plantation owning family. One of their slaves is a teenage girl named Faith who is a genius and pretty much runs the Stevens family business. She goes on vacation over three summers and meets an indigenious new worlder named Running Bear and his extended family. She also goes to New York after the war and meets with Dr. Germaine and they trade medical information. In the end all the fictional characters come together on a farm in Pennsylvania and have a big celebration. So enjoy the ride through time and experience the future and the past in Daniel Morgan's time.

Welcome back to Hawk Island and the village of Two Brooks.While the sea slowly kisses the sand on the small beach of Saint Carlos, preparations for an Episcopal retreat begin while members of the Sacristy, a group of unconventional women who live in Two Brooks, set down a new path lined with quandaries and challenges.Angela Matias is a cunning, intelligent, and persistent spitfire who feels compelled to choose just one of the three men she loves. While Ascendida struggles with the concept of forgiveness and her desire to love a man not a boy, Nascimento continues to grapple with her voyeurism. As Madalena must either forget Saul and move on with her life or bring him back, Dona Mafalda yearns to be loved, but cannot trust love to be kind. As the women take it upon themselves to solve a centuries-long mystery, they once again find themselves questioning the rules and norms of their island and inescapably facing the consequences.In this third book of the Hawk Island series, members of the Sacristy must come to terms with decisions and actions that profoundly affect their lives.

Once upon a time we putThe mad at the end of the villageWe enchained themLike wild beastsAnd beat them to death Once upon a timeWe built the AsylumsAnd surrounded them withTall wallsBighting wireAnd isolationTed Volcin's poetry has always explored his inner life and feelings as he attempted to immerse himself in the struggles of those around him.In a debut collection of thoughtful poems, Volcin shares a profound, philosophical meditation about the meaning of madness across humanity and life itself while shining a light on the brutality surrounding the centuries-long isolation of mentally ill people from the rest of society. His poems offer a raw, candid look into life inside mental institutions where its occupants must endure unthinkable torture while precariously hanging on the edge of human darkness.Asylums is a volume of poetry that provides a lyrical glimpse into the lives of hundreds of the anonymous forgotten, neglected, and forsaken asylum heroes.

Art is a free gift to man, used to express himself and to release the treasures hidden within his beautiful heart. Art is a clue to our precious history and a revelation of the secrets to our future. If every artist reveals his or her creativity, perhaps we shall discover that the road map to divine treasures is not hidden in some faraway place but right here within us. Tobi is a young man embarking on an inspiring journey of self-discovery. Through a mysterious work of art, he enlightens those he encounters. After several failed attempts by the art to grasp the attention of the people walking past, all hope is virtually lost. The art's persistent voice becomes audible to Tobi, the only one with a good heart and clear conscience. The art overflows with joy when it realizes that it has finally made it to the heart of one man, but the fate of mankind is shadowed by a looming danger. If humanity does not recognize the truth dancing before its eyes, the world could be drowned in heart wrenching sorrow. Tobi's is a bumpy ride, but he might have the ability to bring us back safely-but as different people.

Captured by invading Roman Soldiers, 10-year-old Anthia is taken away from her island home in Greece and sold as a slave in Rome, which, at the time, was considered the "e;center of the world."e; Living in a culture her family has regarded as inferior to their own, Anthia struggles to use the Greek values learned at home to shape a meaningful life in busy first-century Rome. In this historical tale, readers are given a window into the life and customs of civilized Greece and pre-Imperial Rome.

Sentimental Journey begins in the 1950s in New York City, teeming with European immigrants who occupy sought-after apartments in a state of disrepair and ready to crumble around them. Author Nancy Carroll-Johnson learns of her parents' plans to relocate to sunny California for a better life at the tender age of eleven.In this memoir, she offers a portrayal of a Scots-Irish family of six jammed into a 1952 Plymouth, pulling a U-Haul trailer carrying all their belongings across the United States. Born with a congenital heart defect, having undergone cutting-edge, life-saving open heart surgery at age three, the story of her progressive medical intervention appears in multiple prominent newspapers. Despite obvious contraindications, she has no choice but to breathe in the plumes of smoke exhaled as a result of her parents' Philip Morris habit, along with her brother and two sisters, as they make their way to parts unknown.Through much laughter and tears, and more than one cross-country trip, the Carroll family arrives and stays put on the West Coast. At age sixteen, Nancy meets Drew, and they live on love for the rest of their lives. Sentimental Journey shares an honest and touching story of Carroll-Johnson's journey through time.

In celebration of Missy's birthday, Grandma takes her to buy a plant. Her favorites are the bromeliads, and the variety Missy chooses are called "e;Fireballs."e; The center of the plant is known as the "e;mother,"e; while little sprouts-or "e;pups"e;-grow next to her.At home, Missy puts her Fireball in a sunny place, and soon, more pups begin to grow. Some of the pups need to be moved to other pots in order to grow properly. The pups and mother worry about the consequences of being separated, but it must be done for the good of the family. Enlisting the help of others in the garden, Mother Fireball and her pups cope with the distance. The kind community spreads love far and wide, proving that families can feel close even when not living together. By working as friends and trusting each other, all the creatures of the garden form a loving bond.

Melkenzye, called "e;Mel-Mel"e; by family and friends, is born without the chance to meet her Papa. Every morning, she looks out the window at the beautiful sky and says hello to Papa. Papa looks down from the sky and reminds her that she is loved.Mel-Mel goes about her day with Papa watching. She brushes her teeth and picks out fun clothes to wear. She goes to school and reminds other kids that they too, are loved from both close by and far away. Back home, her conversation with Papa continues. He might not physically be with her, but he is always near.The Sky Has Caring Eyes is a creative tool that can be used to tackle the difficult topic of death with small children. This is a gentle way to start a tough conversation and a way to remind children that, although family may have left us, they are never gone-and they love us all day long and forever.

Octie Octopus and Milly Mermaid are sitting in Octie's den when Octie admits to feeling sad. He longs to see and learn about other ocean animals, but he can't swim very far. He can't travel the world like his friend Milly, although he wishes he could. How will Milly make Octie happy again? She's got an idea!Milly takes a seashell from her hair. Little does Octie know that the seashell is magical. With her seashell, Milly draws a picture of a seahorse. A moment later, the seahorse drawing springs to life! Octie gets to meet Samuel Seahorse, and so the educational adventure begins.More new friends arrive with Milly's help, and Octie learns all about other ocean creatures and their lives. Not only does he learn about them, but he also makes friends with them. Octie's dream of exploring the ocean comes true, and he never even leaves the house. Come along with Octie and Milly and meet all the amazing creatures of the sea.

Buffy does summersaults while flying in a hurricane wind, winds up with 2 diseases, goes through 2 humane societies, 3owners, travels across the country experiences snow, and so much more. Then she is diagnosed with diabetes and gets a monitor (just like people) and she winds up happy and ok. It's a "e;I'm OK,"e; you're going to be ok too, feel good book for children.

...and slowly, she exhaledRetired Constable Kimberley Tent had discovered a strong will to survive but found herself in yet another standoff with her own inner demons through a courageous battle with a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury, depression, and bulimia. Described as "e;gripping"e; and "e;inspirational,"e; book two of Kim's poetry memoir series gives the reader a further glimpse into a police officer's struggle and her determination to survive.Throughout her career, many lives were saved and tragically, some were lost. For Kim, it was about giving everything she had to her job, her kids, and those around her. She put her wellbeing last, which turned out to be a slow death sentence. She became "e;switched on"e; all the time, highly vigilant and fearful of her surroundings. The need to save people consumed her as Kim silently wasted away.Scattered Little Parts is a well-crafted, "e;raw"e; poetry collection by an author who is not afraid to be honest. Navigating a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury is a difficult and sometimes lonely road, but for police officers and other first responders, it can also be deadly. As Kim discovered along the way, her greatest opponent has been own mind and her inner struggle to let go of the past.

Crown Prince Sultan Qurayshi has just expressed his support for the king's new political reforms despite the wishes of many of the royal family who want the king stripped of his power. After submitting an emergency clause to the legislature, the crown prince ensures the king retains all his newly-founded powers of legislature and presidency, officially suspending democracy.Two months later amid chaos in the kingdom, Faisal Qurayshi, a member of the Royal Strategic Committee, receives an urgent call from his cousin to escape the country with his son, Mansour. A short time later after the king dies and Mansour's great uncle ascends the throne, the family is reunited and seemingly all is well-until Mansour agrees to go undercover as a spy. After he eventually becomes a civil engineer whose mission is to help the royal family learn ways to transform the country and make it better for everyone, he uncovers corruption in the kingdom and Arlandica and soon realizes that good always defeats evil wherever it hides.In this novel inspired by true events, a prince goes undercover in the Kingdom of Terra Qurayshia where he must keep his identity secret to help the royal family create a better monarchy.

In 1919, a young man, Barker, returns to his family farm in historic South Carolina, near a quince plantation. He is searching for the answers to the pain he feels from the loss of his parents in a tragic accident. Inspired by the legendary properties of quince, the forgotten fruit, Barker seeks insight into not only his own misfortune, but also, as it turns out, all gun-inflicted tragedies, from war to children at schools, marring an otherwise peaceful society. Such quest is increased by his captivation of a beautiful heiress, Polly, the owner of the quince farm, who happens to be friends with an elderly man, Gunter, known as the quince prophet. Gunter advocates a way of life designed to preserve the living Earth and eliminate further tragedies. Barker's exalted love for Polly undergoes radical changes as he, along with her, absorb deeper knowledge. The striking unexpected resolution of Barker's quest for enlightenment and peace and finding his place in the spirit of the Universe is revealed in the prescient pages of The Sublime Secret.

Controlling Misadventures is a collection of poetry which encompasses topics that most tend to overlook within themselves, as it is not a pretty subject to discuss. The battles that we all go through but keep locked away behind closed doors is now published for all to see.

Faced with impossible circumstances, author Catherine Bruno became a unicorn to survive. In Operation Unicorn, she shares her story.In this memoir, she reflects on her family's history in Iowa and Kansas and discusses how she processes her father's potential demise amidst the social restrictions of the covid pandemic. Through narrative and examples of letters and Facebook messages sent, Bruno offers a look into her world as a daughter, wife, mother, woman of faith, and volunteer.In Operation Unicorn, she tells how she came to a new understanding about herself, her family, and what she can give to the world.

It's time for a good laugh! Cultivating silliness and creativity is excellent for everyone, so dig into Cockleshell Cackles, a poetry collection filled with humor, real life experiences, and nursery rhyme goofiness.In the first section, "e;Garden of Giggles,"e; author Mary Don Beachy has planted poems based on life experiences relatable to any child, like snoring relatives, sports mistakes, and dealing with a younger sibling. In the second section, "e;Contrary Nursery Rhymes,"e; familiar nursey rhymes have been uprooted and trampled on a bit to make them modern and even more fun.Finally, in section three, "e;Budding Poet Workspace,"e; poems have beginnings, but the endings are up to you. Get ready to laugh, learn, and embrace your inner artist in a collection that is sure to please both parents and children alike.

During his childhood, C. D. Griffith lived on his family's Indiana farm in the Eel River bottoms where he worked the land, hunted, and fished, never venturing further than twenty-five miles from home. But all of that changed during his senior year of high school when he was drafted into the US Army. In March 1943, with a brief stop at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, eighteen-year-old Griffith headed on a train to Camp White in Medford, Oregon, with a final stop in Japan. In a collection of original, unedited letters penned to his family, Griffith details his experiences as a soldier serving his country in a faraway land. His letters contain vivid descriptions of what he learned in camp and witnessed in the Pacific while bravely battling the enemy as a member of the Greatest Generation. My Senior Trip shares the original letters of a Second World War soldier that provide a fascinating glimpse into his experiences while serving his country overseas.

The frogs of Lily Pad Pond are enjoying a beautiful summer day when Grandma Alane, the oldest and wisest frog, decides they should have a party. She invites some younger frogs to spread the news and think about games. Grandma Alane wants to make invitations to send out with the young frogs, but there's one big problem: the frogs of Lily Pad Pond can't read. To solve this problem, Grandma creates a song to spread the news. She also invents a system using symbols to help the young frogs in their travels.Developing new concepts such as addition and subtraction can be a daunting experience for some children. Lily Pad Pond allows kids to write math equations by using hops and symbols. Learning to write equations can be as easy as hop, hop, hop. Just be mindful of symbols, and write away like the frogs do.

In a small California cove, old Jake Spivins works as a shipwright, a craftsman who repairs and restores seaworthy vessels.One busy day while Jake is cleaning the deck of a ship he is repairing, he is suddenly showered with a cascade of saltwater from above. After his seal friend, Rocky, alerts him there is an intruder in the cove, Old Jake meets a huge grey whale who takes the anchor line in its mouth and tugs his boat to the other side of the pier. After Jake names the whale Tug, he soon discovers that his new friend has another hidden talent that will change his boat business, and life, forever.In this delightful tale for children, an old boatwright encounters a family of whales along Northern California's hidden coast that shower him with a wonderful surprise.