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HISTORICAL FICTION, ADVENTURE & ROMANCE ~ Canada, 1910
REVIVING JOY
Sylvia L. Thomson
This was not the adventure she had hoped for in 1910. She wanted children. Instead, she had heartache. She had to leave him or it would be the end of her. Hannah-Joy fled across the country, fearing for her life. She changed her name and kept her secrets buried.
Hiding on a small ranch in the middle of nowhere, the McBride family let her stay as long as she helped with their four young children. Hannah-Joy did not plan to live there for long but when tragedy struck she decided it was best to help the family, along with Uncle Bobby. She wanted to let him into her broken heart, but if he knew who she really was, surely he would be disappointed and reject her.
FICTION, CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK
ERNIE THE BLUE BEAGLE
Sarah Tooker and Sylvia Thomson
Illustrations by Rodney Cooke
Ernie is blue. He was born that way. He is also spunky, curious, and funny and he loves to chase anything that moves. But he lives at the Rescue Me Park where dogs live until their forever family comes to take them home. Find out how Ernie finds his forever family.
This book is all about belonging. You’ll enjoy the whimsical illustrations and humour too!
NON FICTION, WORKBOOK, RELATIONSHIPS, MENS WELL-BEING
LOVE STRONGER
A CARPENTER’S BLUEPRINT FOR BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
William Schuilenberg (Bill)
A Man's Relationship Workbook Built for the man who wants to build stronger connections. Love Stronger is a handcrafted workbook designed to help men love themselves and their people more deeply. Written by a former carpenter, who became a professional counselor, this guide draws powerful parallels between construction and relationships—laying the foundation, reinforcing the structure, and maintaining the integrity of love. Crafted with care, the workbook features a laser-engraved wooden cover, making it as durable and timeless as the lessons inside. Each page is filled with practical insights, thoughtful exercises, and real-world wisdom to help men strengthen their emotional intelligence, deepen their relationships, and create a love that lasts.
COMING SOON!
My mother has inspired me to write her story.
Take the journey with young Emmy Boonstra, as she navigates life in the occupied Netherlands with her family and her best friend, Astrid.
At the age of nine, she did not expect to learn survival skills that would carry her through the Second World War.
Her love for her family, her faith, and her tenacity are brilliantly demonstrated in this story of resilience and courage.
Coming soon!
“Books tell us about the past and open our hearts to the future.”
Book Reviews
REVIVING JOY was a joy to read! A story about a woman’s journey through trial tragedy and love. The writing is creative, detailed, and strong and it can teach you about love, family and moving forward. Johanna
I read your book, REVIVING JOY, last week. It was wonderful! I really enjoyed it. I’m so glad you wrote it. I look forward to reading it again!
Veronica
REVIVING JOY kept me totally engaged, start to finish, and I read it 3 times! It’s an emotional and fun trip back in time!
Rebecca
When is the next book coming out? What’s happening with this girl? It’s like when I am watching Netflix, I want to see the next episode of REVIVING JOY!
Dawn