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Since 2012, we have helped 70 North American authors publish more than 120 books in a wide array of genres including novels, poetry, coloring books, cookbooks, memoirs, self-help, inspirational, history, philosophy, children's books, biographies, hiking guides, and more.
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Zip Godwin: A Carmel Caricature
by William Godwin
Harrison “Zip” Godwin was a brilliant and highly successful jack-of-all-trades, a go-getter salesman, newspaper cartoonist, real estate entrepreneur, sportsman, and a major influence on early Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, where he was owner of the Pine Inn and the La Playa Hotel. This illustrated biography was written by Zip's grandson.
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Of Water and Wings
poems of truth and healing
between mother and daughter
by Kim Birdsong & Stephanie Schilling
A heartfelt collection of intimate and reflective poetry that explores love, loss, wounds, forgiveness, and the longing to be understood.
Exploring memory and vulnerability, the poets embrace difficult truths, and discover the transformative power of compassion, connection, and love.
Kim Birdsong's poetry collection Rain to Root was also produced by Lucky Valley Press.
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Shamergence
by Rob Somers
New Audiobook Edition October 2026!
The resident shaman of Post Ranch Inn in California's Big Sur invites readers into a profound journey of spiritual awakening and reconnection with the sacred feminine. Blending shamanic teachings, personal insight, and reverence for nature, Somers reveals pathways toward greater balance, compassion, wholeness, and conscious participation in the healing of our world.
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Enchanting Tales for Quizzical Kids
by James Roethe
Illustrations by Michael Gilmore
What if every question could lead to an adventure? This charmingly illustrated book invites young readers into a world where curiosity, imagination, and discovery go hand in hand. Filled with engaging stories designed to spark young minds, the book encourages children to wonder, explore, and look at familiar ideas in surprising new ways.
James Roethe's Poetry Take Flight was also produced by Lucky Valley Press.
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In My Life:
A Memoir of Hope and Gratitude
by Arianne Wing
As a 4th-generation descendent of the Wing Family, Arianne carries the mantle of preserving her family’s restaurant legacy and Hanford, California’s historic China Alley. After personal losses and a devastating arson fire, Arianne discovered that preservation is not only about saving old buildings, it is also about rebuilding a life. In this book, she invites others to encounter the healing power of memory.
Includes 53 recipes!
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Selected poems of Barbara Mills
The first published collection of poems by this gifted and prolific Carmel-by-the-Sea poet. Engaging, touching, and light-hearted poetry of Nature, People, Animals, Grief, and Loss.
Barbara Mills' daughter is releasing this first volume of poems two years after her mother's death. |
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