Recent Books Edited and/or Ghostwritten

Illumination: Contemplations for an Awakened Life - Winner of two 2008 first-place CIPA Book Awards

Barbara Flood, Ph.D., Phoenix Press, 2007

Illumination is the result of many moments of creative, self-introspection in the form of personal essays. It provides reflections about the depth, beauty and grace of living life as a sacred journey. Each chapter is a guide to a more profound and poignant understanding of ourselves, our relations with others and creation, and our ever expanding awareness of the presence of the magic and mystery of this universe. Journal of Illumination also available.

 

Soul Sunday: A Family's Guide to Exploring Faith and Teaching Tolerance -
A 2008 first-place CIPA Book Award winner, and winner of two Indie Excellence Awards and two USA Book News Awards, 2007

Carrie Brown-Wolf, TEO Summit Press, 2007, www.Soulsunday.org

Soul Sunday is a unique tool that provides a forum for families to discuss spiritual, moral, and ethical issues outside the confines of formalized religion. Learning about the observances of different religions and cultures can facilitate meaningful dialogue about what matters to families and why. Soul Sunday provides families with a framework to organize celebrations and rituals in a way that can work for each family.

 

The Seven Secrets of Love: Unlocking the Mysteries Behind Truly Great Relationships - A 2008 CIPA Book Award winner

Mary Jo Fay, Out of the Boxx, Inc., 2007, www.outoftheboxx.com

How to find and have a rewarding relationship in the 21st century.

 

Farmlands, Forts and Country Life: The Story of Southwest Denver - A 2008 CIPA Book Award winner

Sharon R. Catlett, Westcliffe/Big Earth Publishing, 2007

A look at the communities, landmarks, celebrities and neighbors of the southwest Denver area.

 

It Started with Pop-Tarts...An Alternative Approach to Winning the Battle of Bulimia

Lori Hanson, Shewolf Press, 2008, www.shewolfpress.com

Identify the missing ingredients needed to balance your life, find new and affordable solutions and freedom from your obsession, and live life consciously.

 

Sell with Soul: The New Agent's Guide to an Extraordinary Career in Real Estate

Jennifer Allan, GRI, AuthorHouse, 2007, www.sellwithsoul.com

For real estate agents, new and advanced--a potpourri of tips and advice for a new way to successful sales.

 

I Love You! I Love Me!: A guiding journal to balance pregnancy and me

Jill A. Kroog, LifeHouse Publishing, 2007, www.mother-matters.com

A resource for the many women who lose themselves after giving birth and feel disconnected from their original vision of motherhood.

 

I'd Rather Be in the Studio: An Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion

Alyson B. Stanfield, Pentas Press, 2008

The studio is a place where magic happens--but not enough magic that you can afford to stay there all of the time...practical advice to help you sell more art and build an art career that lasts.

 

The PeaceFinder: Riley McFee's Quest for World Peace - A 2006 CIPA Book Award winner

An illustrated, consciousness-lifting book for youngsters and grownups; all about choosing the road to peace and discovering hope in the world. “The PeaceFinder shows you how to become the peace that you wish to see in the world.” -Arun Gandhi Contact www.peacefinder.com
Joan McWilliams, illustrated by Shannon Parish, Balue Fox Publishing Co., 2006

Recapture Your Health: A Step-by-Step Program to Reverse Chronic Symptoms and Create Lasting Wellness - A 2006 CIPA Book Award winner

For people who would like relief from chronic symptoms, pain or illness. The 3LS Wellness Program presents a synergistic approach to health and healing based on three simple, low-cost practices. “For the millions who are suffering from chronic and poorly understood symptoms, this book is the answer.” -Christine Northrup, M.D.
Walt Stoll, M.D., and Jan DeCourtney, C.M.T., Sunrise Health Coach Publications, Inc., 2006 Contact: www.sunrisehealthcoach.com

Stolen Lives: Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple - A 2006 CIPA Book Award winner

How to think like a thief and make privacy an everyday habit. A consumer's complete guide to protecting your most valuable property. Author Sileo is available for speaking engagements, contact 303-777-3221.
John D. Sileo, Da Vinci Publishing, 2005

Artful Flying - A 2006 CIPA Book Award winner

Groundbreaking book that raises flying to an art form. Incorporates the artful process/beginner's process in flying. Shows new ways to approach hours in the cockpit, resulting in more awareness, increased levels of safety and more enjoyment. www.artfulpublishing.com
Michael Maya Charles, Artful Publishing, 2005

Please Dear...Not Tonight - A 2006 CIPA Book Award winner

A candid self-help book on sex and intimacy for women to share with their men. Contact www.outoftheboxx.com
Mary Jo Fay, Out of the Boxx, Inc., 2006

Help! I'm Barking and I Can't Be Quiet! - A 2006 Book Award winner

A pet parenting guide, one of series written by animal behavior experts.
Dan Estep and Suzanne Hetts, Animal Behavior Associates, Inc., 2004, revised

Gilly: A Humble Crusader - A 2003 CIPA Book Award winner

The true story of a man who always went to bat for the “little guy,” dedicating the last decades of his life to helping the downtrodden Navajo and Hopi Indians embroiled in a land dispute that left them poor and starving
Howard Roberts and Barbara Munson, Two Pillars Press, 2003, updated 2005

Denver Men in the Kitchen - A 2004 CIPA Book Award Winner

A regional cookbook featuring recipes from some of Denver's most interesting guys.
Candis Kloverstrom, Artistic Impact Publishing, 2004 (www.denvermeninthekitchen.com)

Money Smarts - A 2005 CIPA Book Award winner

A common-sense, 30-day approach to spending wisely, identifying and eliminating waste, reducing debt, building a safety net, resolving credit issues, and making sure you and your family income stretches as far and works as effectively as it can.
Judith Briles, Ph.D., Mile High Press, 2005

The Healing Touch of Mary - A 2005 CIPA Book Award winner

A collection of true stories about the divine intervention of Mary, the Blessed Mother. With four-color photographs depicting the Madonna
Cheri Lomonte, Divine Impressions, 2005

GO BIG...or Stay Home:
Exploding Your Sales Potential and
Achieving Your Financial Dreams
- A 2005 CIPA Book Award winner

Learning how to succeed in sales by asking the right questions, selling only to those who qualify, creating a competitive selling advantage, and increasing the close ratio
Donna L. Cohen with William A. Mazejko, M.A., Performance Insights, LLC, 2005

Meridian Dream: A Solo Journey Around the World

An inspiring true story and a guide for intuitive travel
Barton Gilliom, Two Pillars Press, upcoming

From Beyond the Veil

Frank and uplifting story of life after death as told by the author
Joan Wheeler La Grone, WIN Publishers of Colorado, 2000 (www.joanwheelerlagrone.com)

Edmonstone Chronicles: Royal Knights and Scottish Kings

Genealogy, well researched anecdotes and new findings from the 1200s to present-day Scotland
Joan Wheeler La Grone, WIN Publishers of Colorado, 2004 (www.joanwheelerlagrone.com)

Focus on Your Future: High School Planning for Career/College Choices

A manual for high school students heading to college
Sandy Austin,
Focus on your Future, 2000

How to Get on Radio Talk Shows

Expert shares his secrets
Joe Sabah, Pacesetter Publications, 1999 (www.joesabah.com)

Power Women

A three-volume historical accounting of the women of ancient times
Dr. P.D. Sargent, Golden Reflections Publications, LLC, upcoming

Divorced Men Have Feelings Too

A frank look at divorce; steps to keep from making the same
mistakes in your next marriage
Paul T. Smith, PDB Publishing, 2001

Massage Your Marriage

Inspirational vignettes of loving couples
Paul T. Smith, PDB Publishing, upcoming

How to Re-Evaluate Your Business, Your Marriage, Your Life

You can't be complacent about the things that matter in life
Paul T. Smith, PDB Publishing, upcoming

The 8 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Mate

A unique way to ensure your relationship won't fail by taking the right steps at the start Reed Bingham

One Soul's Journey

A life-changing awakening shocks the author out of complacency and into a keen awareness of the meaning of life
Hunter Kennedy, Circles of Life Foundation Press, 2001

The Journey to We

Second in a series, discovering the meaning of life
Hunter Kennedy, Circles of Life Foundation Press, upcoming

What Was God Thinking?

A search for the loving God lead him onto a mystic's journey and to discoveries we all seek about God
Daniel Raphael, NBH Co., 2002

Common-sense Wisdom on Motherhood

Detailed instructions on “doing it all” as a successful and happy mother today
Lisa Schmidt

Grace Under Fire

Vietnam revisited through the eyes of a chaplain who was there
James Cosner

Rocky Mountain Mysteries: I, II, III, IV

Regional mystery stories for youngsters
Emily Burns

Door to Door

The true story of the struggles of a girl brought up as a Jehovah's Witness, upcoming

It Starts With You

A business success book, with inspirational thoughts, poetry and practical help
Joan Wilcox, Ewe Publishing, 2002

Sell Smarter, Not Harder

Sales tips from an expert
Virginia Torok

This Is Your Time: Empowering Today's Financial Advisors

Inspirational and practical advice that financial advisors can put to use immediately
Alan Parisse and David Richman, Flagstaff Publishing, 2003

The Taylor Ranch War

A journalist's perspective on the Colorado lands owned by the rich but farmed by the poor
R. Johnston

To Father an American Champion

If you could give one book to dads who need encouragement and a boot in the pants, this one is it
Stephen L. Doherty, American Champion Publishing, 2003

A Taste of Castle Rock
and
Denver Men in the Kitchen
- A 2004 CIPA Book Award Winner

Two regional cookbooks featuring recipes of the community
Candis Kloverstrom, Artistic Impact Publishing, 2002, 2004 (www.denvermeninthekitchen.com)

Feminine Beatitudes

Spiritual messages from women of the Bible
Dorothy Elder

The SeXX Factor

A manual for understanding the behaviors, attitudes and strategies of women that keep them from success
Marilou Ryder, Ed.D. and Judith Briles, Ph.D.

Money Smarts - A 2005 CIPA Book Award winner

A common-sense, 30-day approach to spending wisely, identifying and eliminating waste, reducing debt, building a safety net, resolving credit issues, and making sure you and your family income stretches as far and works as effectively as it can.
Judith Briles, Ph.D., Mile High Press, 2005

When Your Perfect Partner Goes Perfectly Wrong

Helping victims of narcissistic relationships become survivors
Mary Jo Fay, Out of the Boxx, Inc., 2005 (www.outoftheboxx.com)

Please Dear...Not Tonight

A candid self-help book on sex for women to share with their men
Mary Jo Fay, Out of the Boxx, Inc., 2006 (www.outoftheboxx.com)

Sex Lessons A memoir

L'Dawn Olsen

Nature's Wisdom in the Workplace

How ancient Chinese wisdom can be applied at work and in personal lives to get organized, achieve goals, work with people and reduce stress
Sharon Cox, Jo Manion and Diane Miller, Synergy Press, 2005

Southwest Denver

A look into the neighborhoods of Southwest Denver Sharon Catlett, upcoming

Illumination: Contemplations for an Awakened Life

Essays and help in finding one's spiritual path
Barbara Flood, upcoming

The Healing Touch of Mary - A 2005 CIPA Book Award winner

A collection of true stories about the divine intervention of Mary, the Blessed Mother. With four-color photographs depicting the Madonna

Cheri Lomonte, Divine Impressions, 2005

The Grace of Faith

Additional collections of true stories about miracles, healing, and God
Cheri Lomonte, upcoming

Cutting Through the Nutritional Jungle

A parent's survival guide to feeding kids today
Cathy Schmelter, upcoming

Till Death Do Us Part

The true story of two widowers with children
Dan Gilbertson and Doug O'Neill, upcoming

Money for Retirement

Five easy steps to financial security in retirement
Ron Escoffery

Olympic Odyssey

A journalist shares stories of thirty years of Olympics
Herb Weinberg, Dialogue Publishing, 2006

Preventative Maintenance for Your Marriage

How to form a couples' group and keep a healthy marriage.
Liming, Burd, Thiel, Stutzman and Skudneski, 2006

Sell with Soul: The New Agent's Guide to an Extraordinary Career in Real Estate

A one-of-a-kind practical survival guide for first-year real estate agents. First in a series of books on real estate by this agent/author.
Jennifer Allan, Authorhouse, 2007

Elephants on the Conference Room Table

A proven five-step plan for predictable business results.
Laurence B. Valant with Andrew Bowen, 2007

Soul Sunday: A parent's guide to exploring faith and teaching tolerance

How to create an at-home environment and special night for spiritual-related discussion, interaction and plenty of fun. For kids of all ages.
Carrie Brown-Wolf, spring 2007

Concho

Cattle drives, riverboat gambling and undercurrents of vengeance set the scene for this author's first in a series of Westerns set in the Colorado Rockies.
Tom Davy, ExLibris, spring 2007

The Interloper

A modern-day Western involving a breath-taking cat and mouse chase through the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Tom Davy, ExLibris, spring 2007

 

Books written / ghostwritten / collaborated


Gilly: A Humble Crusader - A 2003 CIPA Book Award winner

The true story of a man who always went to bat for the “little guy,” dedicating the last decades of his life to helping the downtrodden Navajo and Hopi Indians embroiled in a land dispute that left them poor and starving
Howard Roberts and Barbara Munson, Two Pillars Press, 2003, updated 2005

A Reason for Optimism: Treating Cancer with a Bone Marrow Transplant

What does it feel like to have a bone marrow transplant? What happens during the months of recuperation? Book includes help for support persons of cancer patients
Barbara Munson with Marilyn Adair, Two Pillars Press, 1996

View From the Mountain

Story of a woman's experiences during World War II and the Cold War years, living abroad as the wife of a diplomatic officer and serving in the Peace Corps
Sydney Bryden, Two Pillars Press, 1999

Riding the White Line

Blindness never deterred her from taking on challenges: a story of a cross-country tandem bicycle ride to promote awareness about disabilities
Claudia Folska, MBA

The SeXX Factor

A manual for understanding the behaviors, attitudes and strategies of women that keep them from success
Marilou Ryder, Ed.D. and Judith Briles, Ph.D.

Dare to Be a Successful Business Woman

An autobiography of a successful black woman that also is a self-help book for women who face huge hurdles in their careers
Florence Alexander, Ph.D., Ebon Research Systems Publishing, 2003

GO BIG...or Stay Home:
Exploding Your Sales Potential and
Achieving Your Financial Dreams
- A 2005 CIPA Book Award winner

Learning how to succeed in sales by asking the right questions, selling only to those who qualify, creating a competitive selling advantage, and increasing the close ratio
Donna L. Cohen with William A. Mazejko, M.A., Performance Insights, LLC, 2005

The Handbook for People Who Hate to Network

Straight talk on networking
Julia Hubbel, The Hubbel Group, upcoming

 

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