In this coming-of-age saga, 12-year-old Jerry Epstein's mettle gets tested (on and off the baseball field). But when the aforementioned "mad man" shows up with a gun, the test becomes a life and death matter. Set in 1964 New Jersey, the narrative drive of this novel will take your breath away.

“Not every true story is like a good novel, but this one is. Not every memoir of first love has a satisfying ending, but this one does. The confluence of first love with becoming an artist makes this memoir special.”
— John Irving, best-selling author of 17 novels

Are you thinking about school counseling as a profession or just starting as a school counselor? Okay, maybe you're already an established school counselor; congratulations! However, are you feeling stuck, lost, or frustrated in your present position? If you answer yes to either question, this book is definitely for you.

Ayn Cates Sullivan, MA, MFA, Ph.D. is an award-winning, author and popular podcast host. The Legends of the Grail series is a collection of Celtic myths and legends told traditionally with a twist. Each heroine tells her story in her way, freeing herself of centuries of misunderstanding. Nimue: Freeing Merlin is the first.

From the Writer/Producer of Monk and White Collar, Hy Conrad speaks about Callie McFee Mystery Series and his writing craft. The Fixer’s Daughter and Sins of the Family was recognized by the 2022 NYC Big Book Award.

Since its release, Trine Rising has won many literary awards and received many 5- star reviews. Trine Fallacy, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2 is following the success of its predecessor, earning praise and top reviews. Learn more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/thekinderrasaga

CHANGE is possible.  Feel something is missing?  Want to take your life in a different direction?  Need a little inspiration to help you along?  Carlo discusses "AfterLIFE: Waking Up from My American Dream" with Gabby Olczak. Learn more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/afterlife

Erika has always been fascinated by how different the moon can look from one night to the next, almost as if it were not one, but many moons. One day she thought, ''What if it really was?''--and so New Moon's Family was born. Erika Adams discusses her book "New Moon's Family" with Gabby Olczak.

A moving, unsentimental tale of the charged New York art world of the 1950s and the relationship between a mother and daughter as they grapple with their relationship that becomes pivotal to their artwork. Bensley discusses "The Glimpse". See more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/theglimpse

What does it mean to be an American? How can we assert our civil liberties and human rights and be an agent of change? Stephen P. Fish discusses "A Call To Reform... Sustaining America's Unique Culture" with Gabby Olczak. More at https://www.independentpressaward.com/acalltoreform

Hunting Teddy Roosevelt (Historical Fiction) to his Coldwater series (Mystery), James A. Ross discusses his books and writing career with Gabby Olczak, President of the Independent Press Award. This is a recorded live version of their conversation. See the interview, booktrailers, buy the books, and more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/coldwaterrevenge

What is your gift? And see the practicality of understanding what that means. Find out more and take the "What is your gift?" quiz. David B Whitacre discusses "The Seven Gifts" with Gabby Olczak, President of the Independent Press Award. This is a recorded live version of their conversation. See and listen to more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/thesevengifts