Columbus Publishing Lab

06/19/2026

The Dumpster Doll Series continues with Adolescence--a story of a teenage foster kid's struggle and triumph, her pitfalls and resilience.

Michelle and her brothers are fresh out of foster care when they're reunited with their father in southern Ohio. Michelle has dreams of mending fractures in her family and moving past the trauma of the previous twelve years. But leaving the stability and guidance of a loving foster family, she discovers her single father is plagued with PTSD and not equipped to handle raising her and her brothers.

As Michelle begins to navigate adolescence without guidance, regular teenage problems compound into more serious roadblocks, and she ends up back in the foster care system. Just as she gets on her feet, determined to break the cycle, she ages out of the foster care system, and discovers it's once again up to her to secure her future.

Each challenge threatens to dim that future, but a spirit of resilience and a gritty perseverance keep her going-through poverty, assaults, homelessness, complicated family dynamics, juvenile detention, and the hardest decision she'll make in her life.

"Expertly co-written by Michelle Moone, you'll be effortlessly drawn into May's world. Can't wait for #3!" - 5-Star Amazon Reviewer
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Dumpster Doll: Adolescence

06/17/2026

“You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation of different words on a page. Writing comes from reading, and reading is the finest teacher of how to write.” ― Annie Proulx

06/15/2026

Humiliated by his final confrontations with Alexa Maraná, Sifiq King Bin-Lot encourages ruthless raids against Turand.

Furious over Alexa's captivity and abuse, Gregor recalls his solemn pledge to protect his beloved Turand from further Sifiq aggression. All efforts for a peaceful solution fail. Facing daunting odds but determined to end Sifiq threats to their family and country, King Gregor and Crown Prince Nikolai decide on the one action Bin-Lot will never expect. In the meantime, recovered from her agonizing ordeal, Alexa responds to mystic voices speaking through her dreams. Guiding her to bridge time and tragedies, the voices lead Turand's Queen and High Priestess to the astonishing revelation of why King Gregor is so different from other Turandans. Alexa must then search her soul for the courage to leave home and her children to deliver the miracle Gregor will need to stop the Sifiq from ever threatening Turand again.

Order your copy of the final book in the "Legends of Turand" trilogy by Sandra Valendia today!

Bridges of Turand: Ode to the Heroes (Legends from Turand)

06/12/2026

Nearly two decades have passed since the Sifiq occupation and the resulting civil war ended in Turand.

Through faith and hard work, Turandans have recaptured the vitality and prosperity that once characterized their nation. However, new questions assail them and the leaders who guided them to victory and peace. Their High Priestess Valkana has mysteriously vanished, and only the Valkana's presence allows Turand to thrive in spiritual harmony. Through lapses into the wealth of memories, King Gregor and Lord Victor Garogan seek strength to face a painful present. Neither makes any effort to conceal his love for Alexa while mourning the loss of the woman each loves more than life itself. At the same time, they search for reasons behind her unexplained, heartbreaking disappearance.

In Return to Turand, award-winning author Sandra Valencia continues the saga that began as years of dreams. She hopes the lessons learned in Turand will touch the hearts and lives of her readers-and perhaps her world.

Order your copy of the second book in the "Legends of Turand" trilogy by Sandra Valencia today!

Return to Turand: Echo Sonata (Legends from Turand)

06/10/2026

“Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.” - Malorie Blackman

06/08/2026

Turand. A nation abounding in natural beauty. Turandans. A people struggling with the loss of essential connections to their God, their faith, and the mystic spirits that long ago inspired them to greatness.

Turand now suffers beneath the yoke of enemy occupation by invaders from the distant Sifiq Kingdom. Gregor, known to his subjects as the Dark King of Turand, lives in the nation's opulent palace, lavishly entertaining enemy officers while his people endure hunger, deprivation, and torture.

Alexa, a young priestess, is the only member of the once revered Order of Val to have escaped violent persecution and death by the Sifiq. Her courage flows from unyielding faith. When Alexa mysteriously appears in the king's court to plead for the life of her condemned fiancé, Lord Victor Garogan, Gregor is stunned by the power of her presence and her unwavering devotion to his prisoner.

Are the legends regarding Valiria priestesses true? Can he possibly risk releasing a prisoner as dangerous as Lord Garogan? More importantly, can he ever escape the bewildering effect of Alexa's haunting emerald eyes?

MERELY FANTASY? Or are you one of precious few who will perceive deeper truth?

"Song of Turand: Opening Aria: Legends from Turand addresses today's problems in a way that is accessible and enjoyable; it leaves you asking difficult questions and yearning to connect with something bigger." - Maincrest Media Book Review

Order your copy of the first book in the "Legends of Turand" trilogy by Sandra Valencia today!

Turand. A nation abounding in natural beauty. Turandans. A people struggling with the loss of essential connections to their God, their faith, and the mystic spirits that long ago inspired them to greatness. Turand now suffers beneath the yoke of enemy occupation by invaders from the distant Sifi...

06/05/2026

Is life starting to get a little hard? Are you unsure of what direction you want to take in life? Do you spend a lot of time trying to fit in? Does it hurt really bad when you don’t? Should you spend your time trying to fit in, or is it best to try to stand out? Navigating through life is beginning to get tricky.

I Just Haven’t Met You Yet is a book that will provide you with some thoughts on how you should proceed. It offers advice and experience from a grandma figure who wants to share her wisdom and offer some advice to help you.

"This author gets straight to the heart of life, Christian values, and what it means to have a relationship with God. Her vulnerability pulls you in immediately and keeps your attention all the way to the last page." -5-Star Amazon Review

Order your own copy of Penny Deaton's book today!

I Just Haven't Met You Yet: An Open Letter to Future Generations

06/03/2026

"Read, because that’s the way you learn how the language works. That’s the way you learn about emotion, on paper. That’s how you find out how stories are fastened, by reading and reading and reading." - Katherine Paterson

06/01/2026

Follow Easton as he deals with the death of his Nonna. This book is about dealing with the sadness that comes with losing a loved one. It is also about the joy of knowing God has prepared our eternal home, where there is no sickness and no sadness, only happiness and joy. Jesus has prepared an eternal home for each of us, and all of the people we have loved are waiting for us in heaven.

"I loved everything about this book! Based on real people, real family, and real loss." - 5-Star Amazon Review

Order a copy of "I am Not a Worm: I am Easton, a Child of the King" for a child in your life today!

I am Not a Worm: I am Easton, a Child of the King

05/29/2026

Little C and Great Blue. One moon-bright summer night, an adventurous little girl makes a special friend and a memory for a lifetime. With illustrations rich in detail and tone, this timeless tale celebrates the beauty of nature and the meaningful connections to be found there.

Order your copy of "Little C and Great Blue" for a child in your life today!

Little C and Great Blue