The Guilt of Others opens with the sound of a gunshot in an overcrowded
office. But who was shot—and who pulled the trigger—remains a
mystery. Told through the intertwined perspectives of multiple characters,
each harboring secrets and scars from past and present, the story slowly
unravels the emotional and psychological web of trauma, secrets, and buried
motives binding them together. With nine suspects, three possible weapons, and
a detective whose instincts are starting to betray her, the search for the
truth unearths secrets no one was prepared to face.
About the Author
Sara Burrell grew up in Mableton, Georgia. She is a graduate of Young Harris
College and The University of Georgia. Sara is in her twentieth year of
teaching, and is currently a teacher at an elementary school in Georgia where
she is the gifted program coordinator for third, fourth, and fifth grade
students. Her husband of 18 years, 2 children, 2 hound dogs, and 2 cats
provide plenty of adventure and excitement to her already-busy days. Through
all that, she also writes books. The Guilt of Others is her second novel. Her
first, Newsworthy, released in 2023, was praised for its suspenseful plot and
surprising twists.
Renewing the Mind, Restoring the Soul: A Small Group Study for Christian
Spiritual Formation
Nonfiction / Religion / Spirituality / Christian
Date Published: February 27, 2026
Living Soul-Full invites you to a 26-week sacred journey of deepened
intimacy with the Holy Spirit, rooted in Romans 12:1-2 and the call to "be
transformed by the renewing of your mind." Within a trusted small group, you
will explore time-honored spiritual disciplines, discern the obstacles
hindering your spiritual growth, and discover the rhythms that nourish your
soul. Along the way, we will learn to identify and rewire harmful patterns of
thought while opening our hearts and bodies to Christ's restorative love. We
do his, in community, for the purpose of living as a healed and healing
presence in a fractured world.
About the Author
L.B. is a hospital chaplain and ministry leader whose passion is to help guide
others towards spiritual regeneration and wholeness.
It has been her honor, through writing the Living Soul-Full curriculum, to
help build and nurture a holy space for renewal-where mind, body, and soul are
restored through God’s grace- and to partner in community with others
who desire to live emboldened, Spirit-led lives marked by vulnerability and
compassion.
Over more than a decade, LB has edited this guide as it
evolved into a trusted 26-week small group curriculum in spiritual formation,
integrating biblical teaching, spiritual disciplines, practical reflection and
even neuroscience.
She is deeply indebted to all those quoted within Living Soul-Full, whose
timeless writings and teachings have, across the centuries, nurtured both our
desires and efforts to cultivate a healthy soul within Christianity.
She also carries immense gratitude for every participant, facilitator, and all
those whose vision for the “Soul Care” ministry at Mountain
Christian Church surpassed her own, investing wholehearted from the very
beginning. This curriculum is possible because of the support, feedback, and
genuine partnership across her church community.
In his first collection of short stories Joe Cappello presents an array
of characters whom he describes as having “rocks in their heads.”
Instead of accepting the hand life has dealt them, they pursue more outlandish
solutions to its problems. The reader witnesses firsthand the zany antics
these characters employ to cope with the situations they encounter in each
story: Mortality…daring to know death’s secret and determined to
face it without fear and dread; Workplace… seeking an environment that
is based on teamwork and respect, rather than fear and intimidation;
Family…taking extraordinary steps to unite an estranged family and to
bring another closer together; Language…re-establishing the sacred role
of words in our lives as a unifier of people and a conveyor of truth. All told
with a healthy dose of humor and a belief that life can be joyful, hopeful and
a down-right hoot.
About the Author
Joe Cappello’s creative life began when he accepted a minor
speaking role in a play, walked on stage for the first time, and came to the
terrifying realization that, “Oh, no, they sold tickets!”
Fortunately, he overcame his initial stage fright and began accepting roles in
community theatre, the parts of Oscar Madison in “The Odd Couple”
and Ivan Lomov in “The Proposal” among his favorites. He studied
acting in New York City and performed in a couple of Off-Off Broadway
productions including Sam Shepherd’s “Buried Child,” where
he played the crotchety, whiney patriarch, Dodge (a part for which his wife
felt he was uniquely suited).
He wrote and produced plays for children, awarding roles to his sons and other
kids in his neighborhood (earning the gratitude of their parents who
considered rehearsals free babysitting). He started writing adult plays and
received a number of accolades including an honorable mention in the 2020
Bridge Award contest sponsored by Arts in the Armed Forces (AIAF) for his
full-length play, “The Stars of Orion” and selection as the winner
of the 2022 Susan Hansell Drama Award for his one act play,
“Monarch.”
But the logistics of staging plays proved too time consuming. In his early
30's he started writing short stories and flash fiction pieces and submitting
them for publication. Many of the stories presented in this collection have
been published in online magazines and anthologies, and some have achieved
recognition, most notably, “The Secret of the Smiling Rock Man,”
First Place, National Federation of Press Women’s Communications Contest
(2022); “They Only Showed Elvis from the Waist Up,” First Place,
Southwest Writers Writing Contest (2023); and “Running Errands,”
Finalist, Hemingway Shorts Competition, sponsored by the Ernest Hemingway
Foundation of Oak Park (2023).
Joe invites you to read more of his work and follow his
anything-but-straight-line career at joecappelloauthor.com.
Are you ready for a heartwarming story? Step into the neighborhood,
where Gabriel awaits the start of a special Memorial Day celebration. Despite
the pouring rain, he's eager to see what Mr. Wayne has planned. As the rain
finally clears, Gabriel sets off with a special gift in tow, ready to show his
appreciation for Mr. Wayne's efforts.
What is the surprise Gabriel has in store? Will it be enough to bring a smile
to Mr. Wayne's face?
Find out in this touching tale of community and friendship
About the Author
Sherry Roberts is an award-winning children’s book author. She holds a
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisville. She has
written multiple award-winning fiction picture books such as ‘Twas the
Night Before Christmas…A First for Gus, Hello, Can I Bug You?, Gabriel
and the Special Memorial Day, What’s Wrong with Barnaby, and The Best
Reading Buddy. She also has written two non-fiction award-winning picture
books, Sonnet, Sonnet, What’s in Your Bonnet? and A Visit Through the
Wetlands. These two were illustrated with her photography. Sherry’s
newest picture book, Amica Helps Zoe, was featured in Kirkus e-newsletter June
2025 as Indie Pick and received a Get It: Recommend review.
As a former middle school teacher, Dr. Roberts decided to write her first
middle-grade novel (ages 8-13). Her debut novel, The Galaxy According to CeCe,
is the first book in a three-book series. It was officially released on
February 24, 2024. Book two, The Galaxy According to Cece: The Mysterious Dr.
Pruitt, was released August 2024. Book three, The Galaxy According to Cece:
The Stars Align, released February 2025.
Sherry’s next venture is a chapter book series (ages 6-8). The first
book, Just Call Me Pardner, was released August 1, 2025. The series is about a
young boy in the 1930s on a small farm in Northeastern Oklahoma and is
inspired by stories of her father’s childhood in the 1930s. Book 2, Just
Look at Those Boots, launches in early 2026, with Book 3, Just Don’t
Give a Girl a Frog, launching in November 2026.
Dr. Roberts has also written many articles that appear in various academic
journals, along with three textbooks. Personal Financial Literacy is in its
fourth edition (Pearson). She is an associate professor of Marketing in Jones
College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University.
IN 1939, A DEADLY CONFRONTATION IN THE CANADIAN WILDERNESS shatters
young Albert Pingree's life and leaves him the keeper of a truth so staggering
it could tear apart mankind's understanding of itself. Sixty years later, his
granddaughter Mallory - a small-town veterinarian in rural New Hampshire,
inherits more than his fortune; she inherits his secret. When Albert is found
dead behind his remote British Columbia cabin, Mallory is drawn into a world
of deception, lost identity, and scientific obsession. Inside a locked candle
box, she uncovers a horrific relic - a severed hand too large to be human -
and a note that beckons her toward the impossible.
Mallory recruits Dr. George Avery, the world's leading field zoologist to help
her identify what she has found. At first, he is reluctant, unaware of the
magnitude of what she has brought to him. As the puzzle begins to take shape,
he is confronted by what the answers they find, reveal.
Exploring deeper, their growing affection ignites a sense of purpose, even as
they face the shadows of the past and the dangers of their pursuit. In the
haunting wilds of the Pacific Northwest, nature's grandeur and brutality are
ever-present. Tangled forests and untamed rivers, bears, wolves, and the
ancient reverence of Indigenous traditions surround them, blurring the lines
between myth and reality. Their quest becomes a journey not only to solve a
mystery, but to reconcile love, loneliness, and the immortal question of our
place in a world still ruled by secrets.
Maxim Langstaff is a Grammy-and Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and
author whose creative and editorial work has reached millions of people
worldwide. He is recognized for his innovative vision and exceptional
versatility and reach, crafting narratives that reflect powerful insight into
the natural world and our relationship to it.
His debut novel, SASQ’ET will be released on April 7, 2026.
Max holds an honorary doctorate from Connecticut College and a degree in
Anthropology. He is a member of The Writer’s Guild and past participant
at the Breadloaf Writer’s Conference. His editorial and creative writing
has been published by The New York Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, Gannett,
Wildlife Conservation Magazine, PBS, Disney, and the Wildlife Conservation
Society.
Max produced the multi-media Making of Sgt. Pepper with Sir George Martin,
featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Phil Collins.
He wrote and produced the most complete filmed history of the Beatles through
the eyes of Sir George who signed them, produced their work, and played on
many of their recordings. A part Max’s film became the award-winning PBS
series Soundbreaking.
Many of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20th century have collaborated
with Max on projects he has created, written, and produced including Herbie
Hancock, Brian Wilson, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, B.B. King, Tony Bennett,
Vince Gill, Burt Bacharach, Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Michael Tilson
Thomas, Gordon Lightfoot, Smokey Robinson, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Run-DMC,
and Willie Nelson. A more complete listing of artists he has worked with can
be found at: www.maximlangstaff.com
Known for his work with John Denver, Max created and produced the acclaimed
television event, the Wildlife Concert, spawning the highest rated music
program in cable TV history upon broadcast, two multi-platinum CD sets, and
one of the best-selling music video programs ever released by SONY.
Working with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Max helped lead the largest
fundraising effort ($100mm) ever undertaken for wildlife conservation, seeding
the first integrated global conservation initiative to save endangered tigers.
On any given day you will likely find him on a wilderness river or mountain
trail. A three-time Boston Marathoner, he lives in North Carolina.
SASQ’ET is his first novel.
For most of Nick's life, drinking was an integral part of family,
friendships, and even professional success. Alcohol was celebrated among his
elder millennial peers. Abstinence was not. However, there were breadcrumbs
scattered across several decades that a lifestyle in alcoholic bliss was not
sustainable. Reckless behavior, relationship woes, declining health, personal
tragedy, and dreams unrealized began to fester. Eventually, a life in sobriety
became the only option if Nick was to live a life full of meaning and love.
A Fragile Utopia is a turbulent and honest journey into the depths of
alcoholism and the path to finding hope and purpose in recovery. The good news
is, when we look inward, there is light. If we own our flaws, there can be
redemption.
This memoir is a playbook for navigating early sobriety: how it will feel,
obstacles encountered, how loved ones will react, insight into treatment, how
AA and other fellowship recovery programs work, and examples of how most
people fail in early attempts at sobriety.
About the Author
Nick Hanson is a passionate recovery enthusiast and advocate for people who
are suffering from substance abuse and addiction. He lives in Minnesota with
his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, pop culture, reading,
music, sports, fitness, cooking and is always up for learning something new.
This empowering book launches the new Cancer Compass; an essential
self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. It extends its reach to
caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering
meaningful support to anyone in their workforce dealing with cancer. It
encourages us to see cancer not solely as a medical challenge, but as a
profound moment to honour the resilience of our human spirit, embrace growth,
and reclaim control of our lives for a brighter future.
Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges her readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, connection and purposeful living. Her insights about resilience coaching and each person’s human potential are uplifting. Her book is deeply rooted in practical application, including thoughtful exercises and tools that prompt us to access our inner resources, engage in self-discovery and cultivate our secure bases. These unique gifts guide us to align our decisions with our values and goals, helping us chart a path forward with choice, clarity and confidence.
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Navigate Cancer – Coaching for Resilience is an essential self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. Its reach extends to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering meaningful support to anyone in their workforce living with cancer.
The book invites us to see cancer beyond a purely medical challenge—to honour the resilience of the human spirit, embrace growth, and reclaim a sense of control, shaping the cancer experience from a place of agency and choice.
The Cancer Compass, which the book introduces, offers orientation: a way to move forward without denying fear, to reclaim agency without resisting reality, and to live—not just survive—while walking through illness. Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, meaningful connection, and purposeful living.
Grounded in resilience coaching and a deep belief in human potential, the book is both inspiring and practical. It includes thoughtful exercises and tools that invite self-discovery, strengthen inner resources, and cultivate secure bases. These elements guide readers to align their decisions with their values and goals, helping them chart a path forward with choice, clarity, and confidence.
About the Author
Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño is the Founder and CEO of Kimberlite
(https://www.kimberlite.es), an innovative organisation dedicated to providing
comprehensive support to people navigating cancer—particularly within
corporate settings—through professional coaching. A Master Certified
Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Teresa
brings more than 20 years of experience working with leaders and organisations
worldwide.
At the age of 36, a breast cancer diagnosis marked a turning point in her
life, redirecting her focus toward empowering people living with cancer. In
the years that followed, she authored her first book, I Have Breast
Cancer–What Now?, recognised for its inspirational and practical
guidance, embraced motherhood, and founded a charitable initiative supporting
young women navigating motherhood after cancer. She later earned a PhD focused
on applying professional coaching methodologies to the specific needs of
people facing serious health challenges. In recognition of her commitment to
patient advocacy, she was honoured with the European Patient Champion Award by
EyeforPharma in 2019.
Teresa is also an executive coach and coaches across multiple programs at IMD
Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, including the flagship
High-Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, supporting leaders in developing
resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.
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