Columbus Publishing Lab

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.

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Little C and Great Blue

05/27/2026

“I write books because I have always been fascinated by stories and language, and because I love thinking about what makes people tick.” – Lois Lowry

05/25/2026

The old farmhouse where I was born in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 27, 1933, at 12:30 a.m., stood firm for 130 years until the summer of 2019, when it was razed to make way for a new, smaller, modern structure.

The old house, which I knew so well, continues to be quite visible on the memory screen of my still-viable mind. In the following pages, I will share some of that structure's uniqueness. It was more than a place just to live and grow. It was where I first learned what it means to be part of a family, part of a family that works together, cares for each other, and knows what it is to be a responsible human being.

I may not have always followed what I knew was right, but I did not flout those early teachings with impunity.

Order your copy of "Rolling Hills: Vignettes of Life in Ohio" by Charles W Hill today!

Rolling Hills: Vignettes of a Life in Ohio

05/22/2026

The heat is really on! A massive heatwave has crippled Europe,
there's no ice for miles, and a black lab with a big appetite has
eaten all the tasty gelato at the royal Palazzo Comitini in Palermo,
Sicily.

The King and Queen will visit soon and the crazed chef has no
idea what to serve! What's to be done, you ask? Simple! Jasmine the
black lab, Topo the mouse and Roxanne the Tibetan mastiff must set out
on an adventure across Europe to find ice to make granitas and gelato!

Will their plan work? Who is "the Brain" and why does he hold the key
to their success? Find out in this silly tale about friendship, second
chances and just being yourself!

"Great artwork to go with a great story!" - 5-Star Amazon Review

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Who Ate the Gelato?!

05/20/2026

“I write to discover what I know.” — Flannery O’Connor

05/18/2026

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?

"Sandra Valencia tells the compelling story of a beautiful land overcome by darkness and oppression...readers will undoubtedly find something to connect with in this harrowing narrative." - Maincrest Media Book Review

Order your copy of Song of Turand: Opening Aria, the first book of the Legends from Turand trilogy by Sandra Valencia today!

Song of Turand: Opening Aria (Legends from Turand)

05/15/2026

We'll be at the Newark Book Fest tomorrow selling books and supporting fellow Ohio authors! This is a super fun event that always has a great turn out. Stop by and say hello.

Support independent literature! Read local!

05/15/2026

Becoming Nora explores how unexamined pasts and repressed emotions can simmer beneath a seemingly ordinary and happy marriage.

Until the day her husband shattered her world with the news that he was unhappy and wanted a separation, Nora Stanton had been sure her life was settled, perfect in fact. At age forty, they had everything: good careers, a nice house, and two children-just as planned.

Had she concocted an image of a happy family? How had she been so oblivious?

Nora is forced to face her misconceptions and to uncover parts of herself that had gotten buried in the day-to-day containment of her marriage. As she learns to free herself, she finds herself making choices the old Nora could not have imagined.

"Becoming Nora is a profoundly rich and moving portrait of losing yourself and becoming your own person in equal measure...Margaret Farrell Kirby compels us to contemplate the complex dynamics of marriage and family life. Between relatable marriage issues, inspiring character development, and plot twists, this is a book to treasure and share. It especially reminds married women with kids to stop feeling responsible for other people's happiness or to make things right for everyone." -Review by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite

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Becoming Nora

05/13/2026

“Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” – Fernando Pessoa

05/11/2026

It's been a long hot season filled with many ups and downs. Everyone has worked so hard to get to this point-the final game. But ugh. It's 90 degrees, no shade and no breeze. It's going to be a miserable day...or is it?

"I absolutely love this book! Not only is it perfect for my classroom but also my own children. The way Lia-Mae Kass portrays her thoughts, emotions and experience through words and pictures captivated kids and adults. It allowed for wonderful conversations and life-lessons." -5-Star Amazon Review

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To Whom it Concerns