Books published by Mill City Press, Inc.

Set 80 years into the future, Nelson Jones, a young military cadet full of optimism, is enlisted into the New Era: a fascist regime that arises to rule the world after an attack from an alien species. Under the leadership of Earth’s dictator with his ruthless enforcer, Nelson witnesses horrible abuses of power and is forced to confront his values and his world view to make difficult choices. When he happens across a small faction of resistance against this tyranny, Nelson must risk his life to do what he feels is right. Author Jason F. Boggs introduces a universe full of complex characters where the line that separates right from wrong is blurred. The Devil’s Dragon is the first of a rich trilogy that explores what it means to be human, from a multiple of perspectives.

This book describes Allen Wilson's World War II service. The ROTC course he took while attending college, Officers' Candidate School at Fort Benning, his assignments on the West Coast, and the 18 months he spent in Algeria, Italy, and Austria are all chronicled in detail. There is also a chapter that focuses on wife Barbara's life with their daughter Suzan while Allen was overseas. Photographs, maps and cartoons accompany the narrative.Based primarily on letters Allen wrote between 1943 and 1945, military records and histories, and interviews with Barbara and Allen, this book provides an in-depth, personal account of the challenges and triumphs that occurred when a young soldier "answered the call."

The Wilsons: Occasionally Broke, But Never Poor is a story about the early days of the Wilson family of Texas, from 1926 to the mid-1960s.It describes the Great Depression and how the family patriarch, Dr. Emilus Wilson, saw most of his eleven kids and their families move back home to Corpus Christi.The book talks about the early days of Jack and his brother, Welcome, at the University of Houston, who were dropped off at the University of Houston with fifty dollars and told that they were on their own.It talks about their successful endeavor to obtain a Houston bank charter in the early 1960s, though they held total cash reserves of six hundred dollars, and their ten-year activity in civil defense during the Cold War (which included witnessing the Atom Bomb test in Nevada).The book concludes with a chapter about Jack Wilson's father, E.E. (Jack) Wilson, one of the great characters of all time.

Lunch is a unique work of fiction that uses familiar religious figures as the main characters, and their experiences and the dialogue within the story are meant to prompt the reader to ponder many regularly accepted mainstream cultural, societal, and religious concepts. The timeless themes and characters as well as the simple presentation of ideas make it an enlightening and provocative read.A rich, rewarding, and edgy book that can be read in an evening, will challenge the reader to revisit or rethink some of the religious and cultural beliefs that are part of our conventional wisdom.

Who is God’s mother? Where did Adam, the first man, really come from? Did Eve have a belly button? Does anyone who refuses to accept Jesus as the “savior” automatically go to hell? And the ultimate question: what is life’s purpose?Such are just some of the many musings and conundrums taken up by author Paul R. Bland, researcher, historian, seer of visions. While a plethora of religious texts, from the well-known Book of Genesis to the lesser-known Jewish Midrash, have attempted to provide explanations for such questions, no combination of works quite adequately explains some of life’s greatest mysteries.Who Is God’s Mother? examines the traditional textual explanations of the history of man and religion against the backdrop of paranormal phenomena. Drawing on his own visions and dreams of demons, aliens, and religious figures, author Paul R. Bland presents a fascinating insight into some of life’s greatest enigmas that will enthrall any reader, regardless of religious adherence.

Tracing the unforgettable tale of a little black girl from a small Ohio town who dared to dream above her station, this memoir captures the larger history of black people in America, from the arrival of Ellamae Simmons' ancestors aboard a slaving vessel in 1775, to the electrifying election of the nation's first African American president.Ellamae came of age at a time when even the most gifted Negro girls were expected to become domestics in white homes. But Ellamae yearned to study medicine, and she set about creating a world in which she could do just that. For most of her 97 years, she has been writing her story of struggle and triumph against the odds, refusing to let disappointment or heartbreak turn her aside.Delving into themes of inclusion and social justice, education and mental health, marriage and family, this is the story of a woman who wasn't content to just witness history, she went out and made her own.

No marriage is easy. The same was true of Renee and Samone's. Once high school sweethearts, they found themselves drifting apart, feeling trapped together, alone. Then, tragedy strikes, and Renee is left crumbling under the weight of the guilt of not having been a good wife. Enter Silver, a smooth-talking, handsome stranger with glistening forearms. Seeing Renee as vulnerable, he strikes, catching his prey. Renee is left reeling from the renewed grief of losing her husband, now compounded with the devastation of a terrible encounter with a stranger. The encounter not only leaves Renee in emotional turmoil, but it embroils her in a dark web of unsavory characters facing Unspeakable Things. Author Jackie Warren Tatum eloquently captures the mingling of regret and grief from losing a loved one--and the surprising places people turn to find comfort. Unspeakable Things a novel is about love lost, danger found, and the slow road to self-discovery.

The book, Hip Hop Ain't Dead: It's Livin' In the White House, is about a man, Barack Obama, who made history. By first, becoming the first Black President in the history of the United States, and second, shattering the mold of conventional politics by making hip hop culture his political ally. Obama's public relationship with hip hop throughout his presidency caused just as much of an explosion of public dialogue as his place in history as the first Black American President. The author Sanford Richmond details moments of his childhood as a hip hop fan, witnessing--and even personally experiencing--firsthand some of the historical moments that granted hip hop the control and influence over the American mainstream that the culture has maintained for the last two decades.Obama's historical presence at the White House, influenced by the social and cultural power of hip hop, should guide and inspire conversations about race relations throughout the duration of the 21st century.

"We are all cursed, I think."During the time of the Revolutionary War in New Bedford, Massachusetts, fishermen became privateers and the British Navy planned an attack to destroy the town. Bone Of My Bone tells the story of an historical family as they attempt to survive a time of war and divided family loyalties.The Jenney family are in constant turmoil, both publicly and privately--a state of being recently exacerbated by a sudden financial hardship. Isaac, the eldest son, is an innocent man striving to be a good son, husband, and father. But what he wants most is independence--a farm of his own--which his father is not eager to grant him. Ephraim, the family patriarch, is a Tory, loyal to the king. Isaac's brother, James--a whaler, privateer and sharpshooter--is caught up in the adventure of the revolution, and is unpredictable and volatile. Another brother, Sleigh, is perhaps mentally ill, and acts out in bizarre ways that turn the community against the family. Add to this a profound family tragedy shrouded in secrecy, the violent murder of an abusive constable, and sundry addictions and thick layers of hidden darkness.The fragile fabric of the family begins to unravel as war finally comes to their doorstep. Isaac's smart and loyal wife, Maggie, hatches a dangerous plan to save Isaac and secure his independence. Or are the family's darkest days still to come? David C. Lavoie uses extensive historical and genealogical research to render a sumptuous depiction of the family, their lives, and the birth of our nation.

The sharp bite of nostalgia, the wars we fight against others and against ourselves, and the gentle heartbreaks and joys that sneak up on us with each passing year: these are the ingredients of life, and the heart of A Hundred-Year Wind.In these pages we encounter Donald, who experiences a fresh slap of isolation when he returns to school after the loss of his family: "By association, / Fate of an ordinary day, / Might go horribly wrong again." And Elva Lea, who "Recalled the long journey / That began in a tiny bungalow scarcely a hundred miles away, / A place where eight people tried to reconstitute a family / And failed." We meet children who turn branches of oak trees into ships on waves of wind, and grandchildren who become "an image on a computer screen talking to a camera."With profound observations of the turmoil that marks each new generation, these poems become our own, and serve as a reminder of the strength of those who came before us, and of the resilience found in us all.

“People aren’t stupid, they’re just wired differently. But it’s okay…they can be trained.”That’s Belle’s story, and she’s sticking to it. This smart, sassy rescue dog from the streets of Los Angeles worked hard to figure out how to get the most out of life. Now she is sharing her wisdom with all dog—and person—kind.Ever wonder what your dog is thinking, or why she behaves the way she does? Belle has the answers, and they may surprise you. Spoiler alert: as much as you train your dog, she trains you even more—and you don’t even realize she’s doing it.Dog Only Knows: The Word of Dog is the ultimate relationship guide for dogs and their people. When we communicate better, we can love each other better. And Dog Only Knows, that’s what life is all about.Praise for Dog Only Knows:“I had no idea you could do so much without opposable thumbs.”—Houdini the Jack Russell Terrier“Definitely the tastiest book I have ever eaten.”—Tonka, a.k.a. “The Destroyer,” breed unknown

If someone asked you what you did to get where you are today, what would you tell them? Author Bill Carpentier gives us his take as he looks back over his life with a critical eye-and great comic timing. He tells tales of growing up in an Italian family in Brooklyn in the 1950s (even including a recipe for egg creams), training for the Navy (during one winter on the Great Lakes), and trying to be "present" for his kids (while having to handle emergencies long distance). Don''t worry, though, his wife was always there to help him-or at least to tell him what she had already done on his behalf.The tales of soccer "coaching" will resonate with anyone who has played (or watched) a little league sport, while the stories from the road (both his stories, and those of his staff) are sure to connect to everyone in business. With a little something for everyone-not to mention a keen look at some foibles we all share-this Dust from the Attic won''t soon be getting swept under the rug.

Everything Jacob Davis thought was true has been a lie, including his own name. Now going by his real birth name, Collin Graves is forced to take on the man he thought was his father, battle soulless creatures beyond the scope of horror, and challenge the demon who is out to literally destroy the world.The enemy begins using everything it can to stop Collin, including an elite team of military fighters, helicopters, tanks--even bombs. At the same time, the power they hold is turned against the people. Rioting, violence and looting become the norm as people fight just to stay alive.While Collin is given amazing powers that he sometimes finds difficult to handle, he struggles not only with his role of trying to save as many people as he can, but to bring down the enemy. When he finally comes face-to-face with the ultimate power of evil, it is a battle of two immortal beings that have the balance of life on Earth they each try to control.

"I was five on that day in 1948 when Mother pulled out the map of Minnesota, closed her eyes, and placed a finger randomly." So begins the life story held within Bright Yellow on the day that the author''s mother left her father and moved them to Minnesota. From her mother''s days as a home economist for Northern States Power to her work with Therapy Dogs International, her drive-and friendship-inspired and influenced those around her, including her daughter.Eventually, Barb started searching for her own answers to help her explain some of life''s coincidences. The more she learned, the more she realized that the people who come and go from our lives all have stories to tell-and teach.Barb''s own stories (and her mother''s) form the basis for this memoir of life as the daughter of a single mother. Liberally sprinkled with details of life in Minnesota during the last seven decades, Bright Yellow is one woman''s story of life''s joys-and hardships-brought to the page with honesty and passion.