The moving and unforgettable life story of an endearing little girl born with distinct challenges. Her whimsical, loving spirit captured the hearts of everyone she met.

"An affectionate memoir...poignant...humorous...deeply affecting."--Sidney Allinson, Victoria Times Colonist

"A sensitively written work full of love and insight. A book as special as the child whose story it tells."--Ann Alma, author of the best-selling novel, Summer of Changes

"This book will have you experiencing every emotion: joy, anger, sadness, and everything in between. Any parent of a child with Down syndrome will be able to relate to Gail and Jade's heartwarming story--and it is a blueprint for how we should all fight for our children's rights."
--Dennis Dykes, director, Canadian Down Syndrome Society

"My intention was to move, to inspire, and to educate people about the injustices dealt to those born with distinct challenges. As well, I wanted to share some of the joy that I found in the love and laughter of my sweet little girl."

An evocative personal and family memoir set in and beyond Berlin in the period 1933-1948. This true story of growing up and surviving in troubled and tragic times brings together personal experience, history, and more recent events--to confront and dispel the long shadow of the past.

Anna Barber grew up in Germany during the Hitler era. She came to Canada in 1954 and spent 25 years as a teacher and visual artist in Canada's western provinces.

In Knight's Treasure, a seasoned knight and an innocent young woman start out as enemies--but ultimately forge a link that will connect them for all eternity . . .

Brittany Lass tells the story of a young female chieftain who is bound to her clan by honor and blood--while her heart draws her into a dangerous love affair with the chieftain of a rival clan.

IN PROGRESS: Pearls of Wisdom (Book-length fiction)

Kimberly Bird is an avid reader whose enjoyment of historical fiction has inspired her own writing. A member of the Metis Nation, she is an active promoter of the visual arts and founder of the Raven's Eye View Gallery, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Kimberly Bird's website

A no-nonsense, funny--and empathetic--book about why women smoke and how they can quit.

Betty Bryenton, a registered nurse and former smoker, explores current issues surrounding the epidemic of smoking among women. Playing with Fire takes a compassionate view of women who smoke and challenges them to explore deeper issues in their lives, something vitally important in long-term smoking cessation. Without preaching or scolding, the author guides readers on a journey of self-discovery that will help them to understand their motives for smoking and to realize the possibility of personal change and power.

Betty Bryenton's website

Ever dreamed of winning the lottery?

Keith Whipple and his daughter Kate net ten million dollars in a single-winner draw. But the dreams that leap into their lives fully formed soon turn nightmarish, as the two are drawn into a game of greed and murder, where there can be only one winner.

Sean Costello is also the author of Eden's Eyes, The Cartoonist, Captain Quad, and Sandman. His novels of horror and suspense have been praised in the New Jersey Grapevine, Other Realms, and Rave Reviews.

Sean Costello's website

A book written for people who are aware of the increasing negativity and violence in the world, and who are seeking the love and compassion promised by God. Clearing Your Karma Before the Shift presents God's message of love and peace at a time when Earth is experiencing increased violence and chaos. People looking for God's peace will discover healing tools designed to clear their fears--in particular those related to personal karma.

Kathleen Devine lives in Denton, Texas, with her husband, Bob. She is the mother of two children and a proud grandmother. Her work experience includes eleven years as a professor of physical therapy and over thirty years as a physical therapist. Since publishing her first book, she has been conducting a series of successful workshops on healing and emotional development. She is also at work on her second book.

Kathleen Devine's website

Is violence an addiction? Sharing Arms answers this question in the affirmative as it provides insights into various aspects of society. Through the sharing of personal experiences, the author unravels the web of violence, providing a ladder to individual recovery and a pathway out of violent lifestyles.

Al Drinkwine is married and has raised three children. During his military career he observed how the U.S. military was converting itself from a defensive to an offensive force. Following his resignation from the Department of Defense, he obtained a position involving the behavioral modification of potentially violent youth. Combining all these experiences, he set out to address the violence he had observed and to provide an alternative lifestyle for those who choose nonviolence.

Raw, graphic and powerful, The Haven takes you behind prison walls where life has no value and survival is everything.

A mass-market release from Harper Collins and Chapters Recommended Page Turner.

"An engaging read."--Globe & Mail

"Dubé's book is raw and chilling . . . It should make the required reading list in many Canadian high schools . . . It's gripping . . . and it has the potential to turn young lives around. "--Montreal Gazette

"Frightening and riveting."--North Shore News

Richard Dube has also published "From B.A. to Baccalaureate: A tough guy goes to school," AA Grapevine (September 2006). He is working on his second book.

Richard Dube's website

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