Books published by Ten16 Press

Kathleen''s life journey is filled with stepping stones that turned into milestones through perseverance, determination, and stubbornness. When the going got tough, she took a break, asked for advice, used prayer and meditation to get her through to a new day. She became an amateur photographer because what she sees through a camera''s lens is priceless, and sometimes when she prints a picture, she realizes that words are not needed. She enjoys writing and hopes you enjoy reading her many poems and stories. May peace and blessings follow you all the days of your life. 

Set in rural Wisconsin during 1944-1945, this story centers around Maggie Wentworth, a wife, mother and farmer who struggles to keep her life in balance after her physically abusive husband enlists in the Army and is shipped to Europe during WWII. On one hand, she's happy he left. On the other, she has to deal with the challenges of an aging father, a young son, and the temptation of an attractive German POW who is harvesting apples on her farm.

Dan Novice is a retired police detective and his wife, Karen, a retired social worker. The setting is Mexico, with Dan and Karen arriving for a much-anticipated three-month vacation in the town of Curva del Rio Sur. Dan has always promised Karen that when they retired, they would travel as a reward to themselves for weathering thirty-one years of his job requirements: working late hours, weekends, and holidays.Dan and Karen have been invited to stay with old friends, Armando (Army) and Eva, with plans of visiting tourist sites, eating out, and interacting with the people of the town. But it doesn''t take long for the plan to be challenged when a prominent businessman, Juan Mercado, is murdered.Local police chief and Dan''s former partner, Army heads the investigation and engages Dan''s assistance and experience as a detective in solving the crime. Conflict occurs between Dan and Karen when Dan is drawn back into the job he still loves, while Karen is left to fill her days.As the investigation proceeds, red herrings occur as residents seek to deflect suspicion from themselves, implicating their neighbors and addressing personal grievances. Dan learns that Army''s family members may be implicated and questions Army''s ability to be impartial as chief of police. Simultaneously, Karen, who with Eva becomes involved in the restoration of a Spanish hacienda, begins her own investigation when a murder occurs at the hacienda and places her in unexpected danger.

When Robin Monson-Dupuis, psychotherapist and substance abuse counselor, loses her son to a heroin overdose after an eight-year journey trying to help him stay alive, it shatters everything in her world. She finds her beliefs tested: her role as a mother, her faith, her marriage, and her purpose in this world.Spirit Son: A Mother's Journey to Reconnect with Her Son After His Death From Heroin Overdose is a courageous memoir detailing one mother's story of surviving her unimaginable pain, beginning to heal, and even growing after her traumatic loss. This raw account of losing a child to the opioid epidemic and struggling to find peace offers honest analysis and reflections as well as a profound message of hope: that the everlasting bond between us and our loved ones can be embraced, even deepened, despite their physical death.

I think we can all agree with the statement, "Life is tough." Everyone experiences heartache, loss, hurt, anxiety, you name it. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the trials of daily life and don't know where to turn, this book is here for you. Inspired by my incredible counselor, My Time to Sing is a direct result of the trials I've walked through and the insights I've gained through them.You are not alone, and there's a healing power within you waiting to be unleashed. May this book help you take a deep breath. May it be an ever-present guide through whatever struggles you're fighting through. May you turn the final page, rise up, and sing.

“Stacked Against the Odds is a story of one family’s triumph and victory as they navigate the challenging waters of raising a child with autism. Written in his own words, this inspiring account of Jesse Horn is encouraging and uplifting as Jesse walks us through his darkest times and greatest victories! Jesse and his family’s true character are revealed for us as we take a ride with them through their story, giving us all hope and inspiration!”-Don TeelPresident, World Sport Stacking Association“If you’re looking for inspiration on overcoming tough odds, look no further than Jesse Horn’s first book Stacked Against the Odds. Jesse’s story is an honest and heartwarming account of growing up with autism and the challenges it presents for a family. His accomplishments as a stacker are overshadowed only by the grit and determination he demonstrates in overcoming circumstances that would be overwhelming for most of us. If you need a bright spot to walk towards, read this book.”-Larry GoersCEO, World Sport Stacking AssociationJESSE HORN came into the world a perfectly sweet baby boy, but when he was two years old, things started to change. He wouldn’t make eye contact, he wouldn’t speak, and his temperament became unpredictable. After seeking a diagnosis, the family’s fears were confirmed: Jesse had autism. After two years of Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy, life started changing once again. At the age of nine, a chance encounter with a unique sport would help Jesse discover a passion that would skyrocket his personal growth and allow him to embrace a newfound sense of self-confidence.His story will lead families facing autism to hope: hope that those with autism are so much more than a diagnosis. They are capable of discovering life-fullfiing passions and defining for themselves what it is to live with autism. Jesse has gone on to earn international titles in Sport Stacking with Team USA, is a motivational speaker and ambassador, and has guest-starred on CBS’s The Doctors.

Student, Sailor, Skipper, Survivor goes beyond the often-told battle stories to describe the life experiences shared by millions of Americans serving during WWII. Using her late father’s journal as the framework, researcher and author Julia Gimbel fleshes out what it was like to go through accelerated officer training, set sail, and live life at sea during the tumultuous war years.Step into the shoes of one sailor and, by extension, millions more to catch a whiff of the American spirit and determination of WWII. Learn how young Americans navigated military life and connected with their new brothers over the simple pleasure of a meal or a smoke, all while keeping their eye on the goal of returning home to resume the life they put on hold.