Publishers of Exceptional Literature

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Our business is dedicated to finding and publishing new authors, works of special merit and writing and art which appeal to our editors.  Although our publications are available from major internet book retailers and are on the shelves of book stores nationwide, we also highlight them here, providing access to our authors, their biographies and reviews of their books.  

Selections from our books are available for download at no cost and individual chapters may be purchased as well.  Copies in print (rather than in digital format - which are available from numerous web retailers) also may be purchased here. 


Our Books:
Adult Fiction -
  
This story is about two years in the life of a young man, Wylie Cypher, who joins the U.S. Army in 1952 expecting to be trained in the Russian language at a base in Monterey, California. Instead, he finds himself on the front lines in Korea while the conflict is raging.  He experiences combat, observes the Armistice declared and completes his tour of duty as a correspondent for an Army Public Information Office near the 38th Parallel and as a reporter for the Stars and Stripes in Tokyo.

During those sixteen months Wylie travels widely, both physically and metaphorically, throughout the "Far East Command" and interacts with a broad range of indelible characters.  He finds adventure under unusual circumstances, and is exposed to many aspects of the “Army way.” There are both hilarious and poignant moments as Wylie navigates his way through a military experience which ranges from contact with enemy soldiers, confrontations with higher ranks, a tryst in a Yokohama apartment which has a tree growing through it, and adventures with troops of other nations.  And, of course, he falls in love.

This is an intimate retelling of the “forgotten war,” with humor, passion and keen insight.  Though he stumbles along the way, you won’t forget Wylie, and you will enjoy observing him grow up.  There is probably a bit of Wylie in all of us.
        
Art/Poetry -

This is a compilation of Elizabethan poetry juxtaposed with photographs of flowers.  Shakespeare, Donne, Campion, Herrick, Marlowe and many others are included in this 94 page book.  
The author writes "Why pictures of flowers with the poetry? Well, I suspect there won't always be an appropriate backdrop for thinking about the words and sentiments these poets express so well. And, though these poems are anything but "flowery," I believe they evoke a sense of flowers: multi-hued, intricately constructed, amazing in detail and elevating of spirit.  Flowery language connotes rhetorical elegance, which all these works certainly have."
These two art forms compliment each other and represent a graceful, though brief, return to a world free of buzzing digital accoutrements. The introduction encourages the reader to "read a poem, enjoy a flower picture.  It couldn't hurt."


For Equestrians -

Beyond the Finish Line is a photo-illustrated book highlighting equestrians who have adopted or purchased Ex-Racehorses and retrained them for other disciplines and activities. Special focus on the bond that develops between horse and rider. Includes Standard breds and Thoroughbreds involved in: Jumping, Western Pleasure, Train Riding, Saddle Seat, Riding Lessons, Civil War Re-enactment, and much more...


Children's Books -

Chelsea, a Welsh Springer Spaniel is very happy as an "only" dog. Her world is turned upside down when Smokey, a Field Spaniel, joins the family.

This universal story about "sibling rivalry" comes to life with watercolor paintings created by fine artist, Kara Lee.

2002 Dog Writers Association of America Award Nominee! 

Chelsea  was highlighted in a New York Times  feature article.





Ten year old Hannah talks her single Mom into adopting a bunny as a pet, and then the fun begins.  The rabbit isn't exactly sure it's a rabbit, but it does know how to spell "trouble."

A work of fiction based on the antics of the author's beloved house rabbit.







A disabled pony, only able to able to walk on three legs, Madeline is taken in by Mylestone Equine Rescue in Pohatcong, New Jersey. Hearing of Madeline's plight, area children raise funds for surgery and a brace to restore the young pony's mobility. Today Madeline's quality of life is greatly improved and her indomitable spirit is an inspiration to all.

Madeline's Miracle is endorsed by the U.S. Pony Club.


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