On the second day of Christmas, the Realization Press non-fiction book recommendations are Michael McGinnis’ “GPS Guide for Athletes and Those Who Surround Them” for anyone on the conveyor belt within the sports world; and “Dear Passenger: Welcome to My Wacky World as a Flight Attendant” containing three decades of amusing anecdotes and episodes that have happened on and off the airplane.
another year’s turning finds its cloudy close
a forward look churning replete with new dreams
let go of your sorrows take stock of short falls
embrace higher roads, release bonds to lows
though the external world revealed turmoil too deep
it provided the time to steel anchors internal
to build perseverance and reach out through mist
a helpful hand to those with lifepaths too steep
this new year is for hope and to tear down your walls
to look outward for bridges to mend what’s been torn
emit higher rays and let your heart beam out light
to brighten the world and prevent courtesy’s fall
Drew Becker
New Year 2019
Quote for the Week
“The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words.” —William H. Gass
In the creation of a book or story, some kinds of magic take place. The writer brings about story and characters or instructions or memoirs or poems out of thin air using the mind and imagination to fuel the process. Although he or she learns the techniques of the craft, another element in creation comes from something that must be nurtured but cannot be taught.
Next time you read something someone else has written, relish the shared experience of tasting that something that is real yet not readily visible. Take a moment and acknowledge the miracle you are sharing.
And, writers, recognize how lucky we are that we can offer this gift to others.
Realization Releases in 2015
Grandfather Poplar
Grandfather Poplar is a wonderful young adult novel by Diana Henderson.
Imagine the forest you roamed throughout childhood was threatened and a development company was going to chop down all the trees. Wouldn’t you be compelled to save all the inhabitants of those woods? Join Melissa as she and her companions rally to try to preserve this pristine forest.
This e-book is available on Amazon here.
Casey’s Christmas
Casey’s Christmas is a children’s story for all ages. Written and Illustrated by W.R.Heustis, this charming story could become a Christmas classic. The tale of an orphan left during Christmas break at a boarding school expands our sensitivity to those around us and their hidden stories.
This book is available on Amazon here.
Look for the following books fourth quarter 2015 or first quarter 2016:
First Quarter of 2016 we plan to release another 3-5 titles.