Who would have thought that 2018 would bring about such wonderful growth for Higher Ground Books & Media! At the beginning of the year, I had a couple of goals for our little publishing company. One, I wanted to sign two new authors. Two, I wanted to publish at least five new titles. These were fairly conservative goals and I wasn't sure we would be able to accomplish either of them. Things were slow at the beginning of the year. Lots of starts and stops. A few sour grapes along the way. Some unfortunate incidents with less than reputable individuals who were not dealing above board. And a few months of weary soul-searching about whether or not it even made sense to keep going. And then, suddenly...a breakthrough. I prayed and prayed for God to help me figure out the direction I needed to take. And He delivered the most awesome message to me. He said, "Trust Me." And in the midst of conflict and disappointment, I handed it all over to Him once again
On Saturday, December 15th from 1 to 5 p.m., HGBM will be holding its 2nd Annual
Author Fair. This year's participants are listed below:
Daniel K. Held, Author of Love's ResurrectionDaniel K. Held is both an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker and ordained United Methodist Elder (pastor) living with his wife of 51 years, Sue, in retirement. With degrees from Sterling College, the Ohio State University, and United Theological Seminary, he works intentionally to both improve and express his deeper understanding of God and people. Such understanding forms the basis for his faith and love of God, neighbor and self. His work has included individual, marital and family counseling, educational workshops and seminars, pulpit ministry and writing over the span of now 50 years. The latter includes his blogsite: www.pastordanheldblog.com.
Chris Underwood lives in central Ohio with his wonderful wife and three children who are one by one being pushed out the door for college. His passions have included woodworking and the completion of a 10 year historical home restoration, in addition to his Computer Consulting career. More recently his passions for sailing and writing have been given more attention in his life. Chris openly pines for the day that writing and sailing completely consumes it.
Melissa Richardson, Author of Lord, Can We Talk?
Melissa Richardson, Author of Lord, Can We Talk?
Lord can We Talk is a book conducted from interviews I did with teens on questions they wanted answers to but were scared to ask. Its done in a dialog form
Born on an unusually hot spring day in 1974, Dave M. Howard came into the world and before long he was struggling to see what the world had to offer. He was prescribed glasses at age four and his world changed from a fuzzy, confused world to a world that was clear, but somehow still confusing. His humor was an outlet as he asked such questions as “Wow, is that what aunt Verna looks like?” and “Is that what grass looks like?” Dave was a quiet, but easy going child who took to art and storytelling as an escape from the world of restrictions to a world were he could become a superhero, dragon or whatever his imagination put on paper.
Jennifer Brown lives in Springfield Ohio, and has written since third grade. She was taught to read at an early age and fell in love with books, mainly mysteries. Her love of books grew, and in the summer before she started high school she wrote her longest story, halfway filling an old school notebook. Jennifer has written several stories and has many more in store for readers. When she is not writing she likes reading, working on computer graphics, editing photos, listening to music, and brainstorming for new ideas!
In his book Every Monday, not only identifies the familiar Sunday to Monday rollercoaster scenario; he also offers practical helps and spiritual insights through real life stories for the "let down" from the ride. Craigs accounts from everyday life, along with his keen insights into the Monday experience, combine to offer realistic encouragement and much needed spiritual inspiration
Sandra L. Latimer, Author of Poodle Mistress, Newsroom Buddies, and Bunny Bob: The Bumbling Easter Bunny
Sandi Latimer is a long-time journalist, having started as area
correspondent to her local newspaper (Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum) when she was in
the eighth grade. She learned more about
her chosen field at Kent State University where she earned a BS in broadcast
journalism in 1965. She has worked in
broadcasting, at an internationally known wire service, in medical
communications and marketing and now back to local newspapers. She also served as a Volunteer Coordinator of
a large cemetery. Sandi was married to
Red Latimer for 40 years. The first 27
of them were shared with toy poodles, which led her to writing Poodle
Mistress. She and her boss at United
Press International collaborated on Newsroom Buddies, about being friends while
working together and after taking new jobs.
She has also written a children’s book Bunny Bob: The Bumbling Easter
Bunny. She is currently editing and
revising a book about the death of her husband and how she was affected. She also facilitates a local writing group
and assists in the high school journalism contest for National Federation of
Press Women. She volunteers at an
information and referral service and for tours at a stop on the Underground
Railroad.
From newsletters to Bible studies, from newspapers to magazines, from speeches to book reviews, from leading writers' groups to giving domestic violence presentations as well as self-publishing a non-fiction book, Mina Raulston has done a little bit of everything. Mina gives all the credit for her accomplishments to God.
Many writers will say they have been writing since childhood, but aside from school assignments, Mina didn't begin to write until after her children reached adolescence. After obtaining a divorce because of domestic violence, Mina began journaling to work out her pain and find her identity in Christ by studying women in the Bible. After four years of struggling Mina attended a women's retreat with her church and received God's healing and deliverance.
Linda A. Marshall, M.Div. wore several hats in her professional life: teacher, ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, retreat facilitator, chemical dependency family therapist, spiritual recovery group facilitator, Imago Relationship Therapist, relationship coach and trainer.
In retirement, Linda has focused on contemplative writing. In 2017, she published a memoir, A Long Awakening to Grace. In 2013, she was a contributing author to Sophia’s Table: Women’s Wisdom in Five Voices. Several of her essays have been published in Story Circle Network anthologies.
Her special-needs daughter lives with her in Dayton, Ohio where she reads widely and participates in spiritual growth and writing groups, contemplates life, and writes her reflections in her blog at www.LindaAMarshall.com.
USA Today and Amazon Bestselling author Andrea Smith has a wicked sense of humor. No matter the genre, she is able to infuse laughter throughout.She is an open book to her friends and family. She celebrates her successes and reflects on her failures with those she holds dear.
Andrea is an Ohio native, currently residing in southern Ohio. She is the mother of two grown sons, and through the years has always held on to her dream of publishing fiction.
Having previously been employed as an executive for a global corporation, she decided to leave the corporate world in June of 2012 to pursue her life-long dream of writing romantic fiction.
Melissa Litwiller, Author of Viper
Melissa is an English Professor and writer whose imagination has conjured many magical as well as frightening characters. She is inspired by numerous horror films, old and new, and participating in anything she thinks will spark her creative mind – be that a graveyard or a trip to the city of her story’s setting such as the beautiful Kentucky mountains in her novel, Viper. Watch for her new novel - coming soon - Black Sheep, a paranormal story. When she is not writing or helping others with the craft of writing, you will find her with her husband, adult children, and grandson, trying to persuade them into seeing a horror film, checking out a creepy convention, or visiting a haunted location.
Carol Armbrust, Author of The Disinterment
Carol Armbrust grew up in South Dakota, so its beautiful Black Hills feel like home to her no matter where she lives or travels. Although she lived mostly in South Dakota's Rapid Valley area while growing up ---as an adult, she lived in Rapid Cite, Sturgis, Spearfish, and Pierre where she met, married, and then, divorced her first husband. Then, while living in Texas, she was introduced to and married Rodger Armbrust with whom she had a daughter, Melinda (Melinda is the artist who created the cover for Carol's novel THE DISINTERMENT). Carol has been living on and off and on again in Ohio since 1986 where she presently resides. Where she lives, she teaches English composition at the local community college. Her experiences while growing up, her various jobs, and her two marriages have inspired her writing.
Andrea is an Ohio native, currently residing in southern Ohio. She is the mother of two grown sons, and through the years has always held on to her dream of publishing fiction.
Having previously been employed as an executive for a global corporation, she decided to leave the corporate world in June of 2012 to pursue her life-long dream of writing romantic fiction.
Melissa is an English Professor and writer whose imagination has conjured many magical as well as frightening characters. She is inspired by numerous horror films, old and new, and participating in anything she thinks will spark her creative mind – be that a graveyard or a trip to the city of her story’s setting such as the beautiful Kentucky mountains in her novel, Viper. Watch for her new novel - coming soon - Black Sheep, a paranormal story. When she is not writing or helping others with the craft of writing, you will find her with her husband, adult children, and grandson, trying to persuade them into seeing a horror film, checking out a creepy convention, or visiting a haunted location.
Carol Armbrust grew up in South Dakota, so its beautiful Black Hills feel like home to her no matter where she lives or travels. Although she lived mostly in South Dakota's Rapid Valley area while growing up ---as an adult, she lived in Rapid Cite, Sturgis, Spearfish, and Pierre where she met, married, and then, divorced her first husband. Then, while living in Texas, she was introduced to and married Rodger Armbrust with whom she had a daughter, Melinda (Melinda is the artist who created the cover for Carol's novel THE DISINTERMENT). Carol has been living on and off and on again in Ohio since 1986 where she presently resides. Where she lives, she teaches English composition at the local community college. Her experiences while growing up, her various jobs, and her two marriages have inspired her writing.
These authors and a few others will be in attendance at the HGBM Author Fair on December 15th at the Courtyard by Marriott in Springfield, Ohio from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to stop by and learn more about their books! There is no charge to attend the Author Fair, but you will be able to purchase books from participating authors.
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