Canoga Park, CA — In the quiet, often daunting moments of a "blank page" life—those times when we are unsure of how to move forward or what to say next—inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. For author Vincent J. Tomeo , that inspiration arrived in the form of a dancing hippopotamus. The journey of Tomeo’s latest work, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times , began with a wandering mind. Faced with the pressure of a blank piece

Canoga Park, CA — Loss is a universal experience, yet it feels profoundly isolating when it strikes. Whether it is a spouse of four decades or a beloved grandparent, the void left behind can feel impossible to fill. Author Kay E. Thomson addresses this heartache head-on in two companion works that offer a roadmap through the "tunnel of grief" for both adults and children. Through her deeply personal narrative and her compassionate guidance for little ones, Thomson illustrate

Canoga Park, CA— Gary Kinsey's life is a testament to defiance, risk, and an unwavering belief in the natural power of cannabis. In his memoir, The Man at the Table , is a high-octane journey through a life lived outside the lines of conventional law, fueled by adventure, love, and five tons of high-grade substance. The book opens with a scene as dramatic as any Hollywood thriller: Gary Kinsey stepping off a boat, having survived months at sea, evading authorities, and weathe