By: Jessica Brenner
Categories: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Pirates
JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations
JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / Faeries (Fairies, Pixies, Elves, etc.)
Published: August 2026
A Better Work is a story about how work has changed, or more specifically, how it hasn’t. Employees no longer work for one company their whole lives and companies are no longer loyal to their employees.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
By Claudia Zundel
Denver, CO: August 17, 2026. Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Emotional Home: Building a Legacy of Health After Abuse by Claudia Zundel. This book is a memoir about breaking the silence around emotional abuse after the fact and choosing to leave a legacy of emotional health for the next generation. After her husband’s death, Ms. Zundel was forced to confront hard truths such as the marriage might have been emotionally abusive and that it affected her sons more than she was aware. Emotional Home is both a reckoning with her past and a letter to her sons, showing that change is always possible, and from fractured upbringings, forgiveness and resilience can create a true emotional home, even with adult children.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Many books have been written on abusive relationships, usually with the goal of helping someone escape. In her groundbreaking book Emotional Home, Claudia Zundel frames the journey not as one of victimhood, but as one of responsibility: to tell the truth, to learn from past pain, and to build a legacy of health rather than silence. With the tools she learned along the way, this book is a story about staying and dealing with the consequences. The question this memoir grapples with is how to stop the cycle for the next generation, and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of her publishing journey.”
Claudia Zundel is a writer, consultant, and former director in behavioral health with over three decades of experience working in mental health, substance use prevention, and youth development. As a lifelong social worker, she has led statewide initiatives, developed prevention programs, and consulted with nonprofits and government agencies. She is recognized as one of the pioneering leaders in early childhood mental health. She specialized in programs serving families, children, and youth. The irony of the memoir is that while she served others, her own family was in turmoil. This is her first published book, although she has published professional articles in magazines and journals. She currently lives in the foothills of Denver, Colorado, with her amazing cat, Isabelle, and maintains healthy relationships with her two adult sons.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
By Laura Gabbay
Denver, CO: August 7, 2026.
Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to From Stewardship to Storytime by Laura Gabbay. More than a nonfiction collection of best practices in fundraising in today’s world; it is a story of how to blend a full-time career with being a single parent. It is centered around the answer to three questions Laura kept asking herself: What purpose did she think her career served? What purpose did she want to have in her job? What legacy did she want to leave? This is a strategy book about mastering fundraising, with real-world case studies from Laura’s career across resource development at nonprofits and grant-making at foundations. It is also a heart-warming story about finding your way to being a great parent, while you are under pressure to surpass your KPIs.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “In today’s entrepreneurial world, more women find themselves at the heart of non-profits, whether leading them or working to help them thrive. Many of them do so as single parents. Laura Gabbay’s book is a long overdue guide to helping them succeed both in business and in life. We are honored to be helping her on her publishing journey.”
Laura Gabbay is an author and a member of the Regional Philanthropy team of GRID Alternatives, founded in Oakland, CA. She joined GRID after many years of fundraising and nonprofit management consulting as the principal of her company, Splendid Fundraising LLC. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University-Bloomington and her MBA from Columbia University in New York. Laura has worn hats as an Executive Director of two nonprofit organizations, Development and Evaluation Director for more than one nonprofits and a Program Officer at two billion-dollar foundations. You can follow Laura on Instagram: @cowildflowerlg or Facebook.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
By Mark Freid
Denver, CO: July 30, 2026. Journey Ink Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Happy Monday by Mark Freid. Mark’s leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that work can be more than just work. It can be a source of meaning, growth, and fulfillment. Throughout his career, he built a culture grounded in gratitude, purpose, and the belief that great organizations are built by helping people flourish. Happy Monday is his groundbreaking strategy for helping build that culture.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Everyone, from the newest employee to the C-Suite Executive, has experienced the dreaded Sunday blues as they look ahead to Monday morning and going back to work. With this book, Mark Freid shares how he not only found a way to tackle those blues, but created a formula for building a culture that transformed the people he worked with. We are proud to be joining Mark on his publishing journey and bringing this work to anyone who has faced the prospect of going back to work with trepidation. This is the antidote.”
Mark Freid is the founder and CEO of Think Integrated, an award-winning 26+ year branding and marketing agency. With over 35 years of experience as a writer, producer, director, creative director, and agency leader, Mark has helped organizations—from global brands and start-ups to purpose-driven nonprofits and universities—define their purpose, clarify their voice, and achieve their goals. Mark is also a seasoned endurance athlete who has completed five Ironman triathlons, numerous marathons and ultramarathons, the Pikes Peak Marathon, and runs across both the Grand Canyon and the state of Florida. He credits his greatest lessons, however, to being the father of three fiercely independent children and the husband of his patient, creative, and equally independent wife of more than 31 years.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
By Helen Thorpe
Denver, CO: June 26, 2026. Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the United States and Canadian English rights to Writing for Delta by Helen Thorpe. In Writing for Delta, Helen Thorpe shares the story of how she forged a career as a writer and describes the transformation of the media profession that she witnessed during the forty years she spent working as a journalist and writing nonfiction books. Part autobiography, part writing guide, and part history of both the disruption and diversification of newsrooms, this book serves as an invaluable resource for young people who wonder how to make a living as a writer and whether the profession has room for their voices. Thorpe offers the next generation of nonfiction writers an indispensable roadmap for how to achieve their hopes and dreams. And by adding the prisms of race, class, and gender to the discussion, she also helps take the conversation about journalism’s future to the next level. Any aspiring nonfiction writer will want to read this book, and fans of Thorpe’s earlier works will find it an engrossing account of her life and career.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Helen Thorpe is an accomplished journalist who is opening the veil to writers about how to achieve their goals while also giving readers a comprehensive look at her storied career in journalism and all the changes that accompanied her along her journey. We are honored to be working with her in the publication of this important work.”
Helen Thorpe began her journalism career at The New York Observer, then became part of a team of contributors to the “Talk of the Town” section at The New Yorker magazine, and later she joined the writing staff of Texas Monthly. She has also written for many other publications, including The New York Times Magazine, Slate, Westword, and 5280. Thorpe currently teaches narrative nonfiction writing at Lighthouse Writers Workshop and serves as a visiting professor at Regis University in the Mile High MFA program. She has previously been a visiting professor in the journalism programs at Colorado College and Princeton University.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
By Kiki Jacobson
Denver, CO: June 1, 2026. Guide Point North Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to What You Never Thought About Money by Kiki Jacobson. What You Never Thought About Money goes beyond practical financial advice and takes the reader on a deeply personal exploration of emotional processing to uncover the real root cause of their financial struggle, within a clear therapeutic framework that is engaging, easy to follow, and packed with value, not filler. This book blends research-informed strategies with insight from psychologists, researchers, and behavioral economic experts so readers can create a more intentional financial life by aligning their choices with their values and long-term vision.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Kiki Jacobson, in her debut book, has created something that the financial literacy world has been waiting for. Backed by research this interactive book gets straight to the point; the root of our financial struggle. More than that, this book walks the reader through exercises along the way that help them pinpoint what they need to do. We are thrilled to be able to help Kiki bring this book to life and can’t wait for readers across the globe to utilize its powerful concepts.”
Kiki Jacobson is a licensed mental health counselor, certified financial therapist, financial education instructor, speaker, and founder of yourmoneycounselor.com. She helps people transform their relationship with money through insights from neuroscience and evolutionary psychology. She understands that money goes beyond numbers, it involves emotions, behaviors, and beliefs that shape nearly every part of life. Through her work in financial therapy, Kiki guides people to explore how money affects their mental health, decision-making, relationships, identity, and sense of safety. She helps clients replace challenging feelings and limiting thoughts with confidence and clarity, so they can make more intentional and empowering financial choices to build a better relationship with money.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
By Elena Townsend
Denver, CO: May 1, 2026. Wordbinders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Little Adobe House, a collection of poetry by Elena Townsend. In Little Adobe House, Townsend’s poems and stories of resilience, grief, and joy come together to tell an intimate story of transformation. From humble beginnings in a one-bedroom adobe house to a life filled with love, strength, and abundance, this collection captures the moments that define us—and the courage it takes to move forward.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “There are sparce books published on the Chicano/a experience and even fewer in the poetry genre. We are honored and proud to be helping Elena Townsend publish this extraordinary first volume of her work. Her work is renowned in her community, and we look forward to helping her share it with the world.”
Elena Guerrero Townsend is a Chicana activist and author who resides in Brighton, CO. Her work appears in the Brighton Writers Group’s anthology Gardens and Jungles, the Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors’ anthology Ramas y Raices: Best of CALMA, and For Those Who Dream by Day, an anthology compiled and edited by Kerrie Joy, Adams County (Colorado) Poet Laureate Emeritus. In 2023, she received the Master of Literary Arts Award from the Brighton Excellence in Arts Committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. A member of the Brighton Cultural Arts Connection (BCAC), Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC), CALMA, and Sisters and Letters, she also serves as Poet in Residence for Art Contained Del Sol in Denver, CO.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
A Different Kind of War
By Edward W. Wood, Jr.
Denver, CO: April 21, 2026. Wordbinders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to A Different Kind of War from the Literary Estate of Edward W. Wood, Jr. A Different Kind of War is a novella about the liberation of Chartres Cathedral during WWII. Wood narrates the progress of Company A as it makes its way across France to confront the German army as they converge at Chartres. This novel explores the horrors of war, the moral dilemmas of a conscientious objector, and the urge for revenge by the victors.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are excited to be working with the Literary Estate of the late Edward Wood Jr. on the forthcoming publication of his book. It is rare to find an accomplished author writing about WWII who was there and lived the experience. Though a work of fiction this book lives and breathes with Mr. Wood’s experience and takes the reader along for the ride. We look forward to bringing this unique work to audiences across the globe.”
Edward W. Wood, Jr. is the author of three non-fiction books, a self-published prose poem, and short stories, poems, and essays published in War Literature and the Arts, Friends Journal, Many Mountains Moving, Parabola, Western Friend, Flaunt, among others. He is one of the featured men in the award-winning documentary The Good Soldier. Mr. Wood was a guest lecturer at the peace studies program at Colorado College and Regis University’s Study of the War Experience program. He was badly wounded in WWII and was a city planner before turning to writing full time in the 1980s.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
One Day
By Bahati Kanyamanza
Denver, CO: January 8, 2026. Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to One Day by Bahati Kanyamanza. One Day is an autobiographical story of forced displacement, growing up inside a refugee settlement, and evolving into a leader in refugee-serving circles who seeks to inspire others to believe in themselves and to create deeper understanding of the experiences of displaced people and unique complex challenges of our time worldwide.
Born on the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bahati and his family lost everything during years of extreme conflict that began while Bahati was in secondary school. He survived bombs, bullet shots, and wounds; was kidnapped by a militia group at age fourteen but managed to escape before being forced to engage in armed violence. One Day tells the inspirational story of how Bahati surmounted a frightening series of obstacles and found safe haven in the United States thanks to its refugee resettlement program. He shows how we underestimate refugees to our own disadvantage, and that we must never give up on ourselves or each other, but always strive to create justice.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Bahati Kanyamanza’s story is inspirational in and of itself, however, it is his ongoing work in the refugee space and his ongoing mission of creating deeper understanding through storytelling that makes him such a compelling author. We are honored to be joining Mr. Kanyamanza on his publishing journey and look forward to helping bring his incredible story to the world.”
Bahati Kanyamanza is a dedicated human rights advocate and development professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in refugee advocacy, organizational development, program design, resource mobilization, research, capacity building, and policy change. A naturalized U.S. citizen and former refugee for over 25 years, Bahati’s work centers on the rights and empowerment of forcibly displaced populations and underserved communities globally.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2026
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
My Style Journey Guide
By Inna Korobkina
Denver, CO: January 20, 2026. Journey Ink Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to My Style Journey Guide by Inna Korobkina. My Style Journey Guide is an interactive, beautifully illustrated journal that helps readers explore fashion as a tool for self-expression, self-discovery, and self-love. Featuring exquisite fashion illustrations by award-winning artist Shelagh Armstrong, the guide comes to life through three hours of immersive audio narration that celebrates fashion history and introduces essential terms, styling principles, and design insight in a fresh, engaging way.
Designed by Jacqui Lau of Plan of Record, the book blends the visual appeal of a coffee table title with the intimacy of a personal journal—making it a thoughtful, artful gift for oneself or someone special.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are honored to be joining Inna in the publication of this incredible book. The incredible design and beautiful illustrations combined with her desire to make style education accessible and remove the intimidation and cost of working with a personal stylist, is something that is sorely needed. With a dozen style stories, inspiring quotes, styling tips and so much more we are excited to help launch this beautiful book into the world.”
Inna Korobkina is an actress (Dawn of the Dead, Transformers, Far Cry 6) Creative Director of Jewel Branding Studios, motivational speaker, and an indie film producer who is using her skills as a storyteller to push forward the idea that developing a unique personal style is intimately tied to developing a strong character in life. As an author she created the audio-visual fashion journal “My Style Journey Guide” a tool for fashion education and style inspiration that helps the user build a strong identity rooted in authenticity and courageous self-expression.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
By Jeff Ward
Denver, CO: January 8, 2026. Wordbinders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Left of Launch by Jeff Ward. Left of Launch is a story of spaceships, love, and lies, set against a billionaire space race that makes every launch a power play. Filled with deepfakes, hacking, and espionage, Left of Launch weaves hard science fiction and complex characters into a story about trust and love in an age of lies and ambition.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Jeff Ward’s science fiction debut is one that couldn’t be timelier in this age of mistrust and misinformation where truth and love seem always just out of reach. The characters are as recognizable as they are complex, and the story takes off (pun intended) and keeps you pushed back into your seat long after you’ve reached orbit. We are excited to join Jeff on his publishing journey.”
Jeff Ward is a nerd equally happy designing satellites or writing fiction and poetry. He has fake retired from a career building spaceships and leading teams at the world’s most innovative space companies, including SpaceX. His writing flows from a lifetime of reading and an urge to explore and share the human, technological, natural, and supernatural wonders that have shaped his life. His first book, Shabbat on Mars, was published in 2025, and he also hosts the “It’s Not Rocket Science” podcast. He is a spouse, father, stepfather, and dog father, living in Denver, where the mountains constantly try to lure him away from his computer.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
I Lift Up My Eyes: Finding Peace in the Midst of Parenting a Wayward Child
By G.Y. Grace
Denver, CO: December 23, 2025. Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to I Lift Up My Eyes: Finding Peace in the Midst of Parenting a Wayward Child by G.Y. Grace, a faith-based guide to assist parents who are trying to navigate the challenges of loving and parenting a child who continually makes destructive decisions. Part prescriptive and part memoir, written in part from the perspective as clergy, this book will appeal to readers of multiple faith backgrounds through a progressive theological approach and support for multiple spiritual paths. Ultimately it provides the tools, strategies, and spiritual guidance to help parents, family members, and friends navigating the distress, legal implications, and societal judgment of loving someone who is creating a tsunami that affects everyone around them.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are excited to be joining G.Y. Grace on their publishing journey with a book that brings a new voice to such an important topic. Written from a deeply personal experience, while bringing a professional perspective often lacking in this genre, I Lift Up My Eyes is a much-needed work that is a game changer.”
G.Y. Grace graduated from nursing school with a BSN and MS. After working as a nurse practitioner for a couple of decades, she attended seminary and became ordained. G.Y. Grace started writing in elementary school and gave readings to stuffed animals, with eventual publication through professional articles in a variety of nursing and medical journals. She lives with her husband, a mouse in a hidden passage in the basement, and a toy support sloth.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things
By Jessica Brenner
Denver, CO: December 23, 2025.
Wordbinders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things. What if Tinker Bell wasn’t the petty, jealous pixie we assumed her to be, but the hidden architect of Neverland itself? And what if Peter Pan’s charm and pluckiness was the most dangerous thing on the island? Told in Tinker Bell’s wry, sharp voice, Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things exposes the cost of eternal youth, the danger of misplaced loyalty, and the truths Peter never wanted anyone to hear.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “This retelling of the classic story of Peter Pan is a creative look from a different perspective that will take readers on a familiar yet completely different adventure. An adventure for young and old alike to take anew. We are excited to be able to accompany Mrs. Brenner on her publishing journey and look forward to bringing this wonderful story to readers everywhere.”
Jessica Brenner is a writer, counselor, and mother of three who lives with her family in Northern California. She received her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from San Francisco State University, and is a former graduate of Columbia University and Albert A. List College. As a college admissions counselor, she has supported students all over the globe in honing their writing skills while pursuing their dreams. Her first book, College Admission Essays for Dummies, shared this process with readers. When she is not with her family, working with teenagers, or writing, she enjoys black coffee, flaky pastries, and bookstore browsing.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
The Three Suns of Asha
By Z.E. Silver
Denver, CO: December 8, 2025, Wordbinders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to The Three Suns of Asha, a desert fantasy about two nations who find themselves in the longest period of peace after centuries of war, creating opportunities for diplomacy and economic prosperity. With a new faction determined to upend the fragile peace, The Three Suns of Asha follows multiple characters as they navigate rising tensions—exploring issues such as multiple truths, identity, loyalty, and whether we can move beyond our own history.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are thrilled announce the upcoming publication of Z.E. Silver’s debut fantasy novel. This story is as timely as it is timeless and we are so excited to be bringing the world Mr. Silver has built, along with the myriad cast of characters, to readers across the globe. We are honored to embark on this publishing journey alongside him and look forward to celebrating the arrival of this extraordinary book!”
With Buffy the Vampire Slayer being the first television show he ever loved, Z.E. Silver learned from an early age that just because the undead are involved, doesn’t mean that a piece of media can’t offer a deep understanding of what it means to be human. He decided to take a lifetime of learning about people—their hopes, their dreams, their insecurities, their pain, and everything in between—and combine it with his passion for the implausible and the impossible.
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Z.E. Silver now lives in Phoenix, Arizona where he fills his time by staying active, checking out the neighborhood coffee shop, and even snowboarding a few days a year. When he’s not writing, he’s desperately trying to convince everyone that Phoenix isn’t actually that hot, and that the dry heat is, in fact, a real thing.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Untangling the Upgrade
By David Bigelow
Denver, CO: August 18, 2025, Journey Ink Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Untangling the Upgrade: A Leader’s Guide to Mastering IT Schedules and Saving Millions. Despite being ubiquitous, effective IT upgrades remain equally elusive. Untangling the Upgrade takes the results of interviews of numerous IT professionals to gather the best practices to make the change effortless and smooth.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Having my own background in IT, I know all too well the complexities and challenges of system upgrades. I wish David’s book had been written years ago to help me when I needed it. We are excited to join Dr. Bigelow on his publishing journey with a book that has always been needed and now has finally come into existence.”
Dr. and MAJ(R) David F. Bigelow, a retired member of the U.S. Army, has held various roles within the Army and civilian sectors. His experience in IT spans both government and civilian positions. He has worked in Project Management, contracting, Supply Chain Team Lead and Director roles. Dr. Bigelow’s fascination with the challenges of IT upgrades led to his focus on the topic for his dissertation and the writing of this book. Dr. Bigelow’s Army service includes tours of duty in several U.S. bases, Italy, Germany, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo. He has served as both an enlisted and officer infantryman. He is Airborne Ranger qualified and served on a variety of acquisitions, logistics and combat missions.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
A Collection of Poetry
Denver, CO: August 5, 2025, Word Binders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to the second collection of poetry, ACT,TWO from Chris Cervantes Dunn. Chris has a passion for literature and writing. They also have strong opinions when it comes to life and love in the world they live in. This collection of poetry is their second to be published in book form.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Chris’s first book of poetry was written during a turbulent time in their life as well as the world in general. Returning to a similar stage, though now a few years removed from their original work, this second collection of poetry does not disappoint. It is just as raw, just as vulnerable, just as impactful as ACT, ONE., maybe even more so; and perhaps, just as needed in today’s world.”
From Chris: This book was meant to capture the fact that my life is changing. Becoming something open ended, because it won’t end for four years, and will have lasting impacts on my life. All I wanted to do was capture the first quarter of it, and pray that I have enough inspiration after my freshman year to keep writing. My last book was to help someone else, I think this book is more to help me. I want to become someone I like – someone who can be independent and still understand that there is a kind of beauty that comes with needing someone else. And I think I’ve started to understand that.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover nonfiction, fiction, education, children’s, business, and self-help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2025
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
Women Powering Microsoft’s Trillion-Dollar Shift
Denver, CO: June 5, 2025, Journey Ink Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to OPULIS, a commemorative coffee table book–documenting Microsoft’s enduring role in shaping inclusive technology and amplifying women-led initiatives as an ICONIC artifact for future generations.
For generations, women in tech have redefined what access means—not just opening doors but rebuilding the threshold. Their collective leadership has forged blueprints that democratize economic mobility, skill readiness, and digital participation. The making of OPULIS was never about creating a vanity list. It has been about honoring Microsoft’s legacy makers of our time. OPULIS is a signal to every Microsoft woman, today and over the next 50 years, that you belong, you have impact, and your story matters
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication, said: “What Women in Cloud (WIC) are doing in the tech space is monumental. To be a part of the mission of this book, namely to identify 50 women whose leadership has shaped our world over the last 50 years—and whose legacy will shape what’s next, is a tremendous honor and we couldn’t be more excited to help the team at WIC on their publishing journey.”
From the team at WIC: OPULIS is not just a collection of stories. It is the blueprint of economic access designed to endure across generations. This book is a window into the lives of women who created change and left an impact for more of us to benefit. It is also our map to help you navigate your career and empower others. And this is a movement—your call to action—to shape a world where women don’t just participate, they lead, innovate, and thrive.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
A Memoir
Denver, CO: October 11, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Shadows of the Past, a dual memoir by Annita Rodgers.
Shadows of the Past is a dual memoir written in two parts. First by a German SS Officer, and second by Annita Rodgers, his oldest daughter, born in France to her French Mother and German SS Father. Discovering her father’s manuscript many years later, Annita, who is trilingual, translated it from its original German into English. This is not a typical WWII Memoir but rather the saga of a family from two different countries during an impossible time in history.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication, said: “This is not the usual story of a German SS Officer or World War II memoir. It is a story that doesn’t get told in the annals of history. A story of a family from two different countries and cultures, and from two vastly different perspectives of hardship and heartbreak and, ultimately, of resilience and hope. We are incredibly honored to be joining Annita on her publishing journey.”
As a daughter of a Nazi SS, Annita Bosse Rodgers grew-up in Eastern France, the Province of Lorraine. It was at the height of World War II and her province was then under German rules. As the daughter of a French woman and an SS soldier, she suffered throughout her early years of rejection, abuse and shame. At age 22, she married an American Soldier and followed him to the U.S. with her seven-month-old baby girl. Another baby girl was born six years later. Annita became an American citizen in 1967. Today, re-married for a second time, she lives with her husband in Denver, Colorado. The publishing of her father’s memoirs and her own, is the history of suffering of divided families and countries.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
Who Rescued Who?
by Kirk Montgomery
Denver, CO: September 20, 2024, Curious Adventures Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Joey’s Journey, a children’s book by former KUSA-TV Reporter/Journalist Kirk Montgomery.
Get ready for a real-life adventure where a wagging tail, love, and hope all come together! In Joey’s Journey: Who Rescued Who, Kirk Montgomery tells a tale for all ages! Joey’s Journey teaches us all the importance of giving every animal a second chance and embracing the wonderful circle of life!-And asks the question-Who Rescued Who? – Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with Joey’s Journey and don’t miss out on the ‘story behind the story’ of Joey’s Journey that will touch your heart forever.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication, said: “We are honored to be publishing Joey’s Journey, a rescue love story that came together when Kirk Montgomery adopted Joey and shared their journey on Live TV! In this heartwarming Children’s Book, you will follow Joey as he discovers the world with Kirk by his side! From playful parks to cozy cuddles their bond shows us the true meaning of love, friendship and the amazing magic of adopting animals! We are thrilled to be joining Kirk on his publishing journey.”
Kirk Montgomery is a multi-award-winning Journalist. He is also a still photographer and pet lover, who advocates the adoption of animals from rescue shelters. He lives in the Detroit area with his adopted cat “Denver”. Joey’s Journey is his first book.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
Denver, CO: September 2, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to The Broken Vase, A Memoir by Yaffa Klugerman.
In The Broken Vase, Klugerman, a mother of five, explores the terrible pain of losing a child, the questions about faith that can result from it, and the power of family, friendship, and community to help heal and move forward. The book unpacks a shattering family loss and the crisis of faith that ensued for her Orthodox Jewish family that was left to grieve and somehow go on living.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication, said: “A parent’s worst nightmare. This two-part book explores the harrowing experience of the accident and her son’s time in the hospital, as well as the year following his death. It is a raw, vulnerable, and authentic view into an unimaginable tragedy and the power of hope and ultimate healing that followed. We are humbled and honored to be joining Yaffa on her publishing journey.”
Yaffa Klugerman is a professional writer and editor, currently working as a director of content marketing at a cybersecurity company. Her background is in journalism, public relations, and marketing, and her many articles on Jewish life have appeared in The Forward, The New York Jewish Week, the Washington Jewish Week, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and through Behrman House Publishers. She resides in Israel with her husband, children, and grandchildren. The Broken Vase is her first book.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
Denver, CO: July 25, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Winning the Battle Against Myself: A Black Woman’s Journey Through America’s Corridors of Power by Dr. Trudi Michelle Morrison, PhD, J.D.
Dr. Morrison is the only person of any race or gender to serve in top positions in all three branches of the US government. She served the Reagan administration as associate director of the White House Office of Public Liaison; she made history becoming the first woman and first Black Officer to serve as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate; and she headed the Fair Employment Practices Office and served as Senior Legal and Policy Advisor at the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “It has been said that what Hidden Figures was to the moon landing, Winning the Battle Against Myself is to life inside the Beltway. Dr. Morrison is the ultimate Washington insider whose storied life reads like a movie.” We couldn’t be more honored to be joining Dr. Morrison on her publishing journey.
Journey Institute President, Dafna Michaelson Jenet added: “Being underestimated her entire career turned out to be Dr. Morrison’s superpower, allowing her to get hired for the jobs that needed to be done, but that those in power didn’t want done. Despite Washington’s pervasive racism, Winning the Battle Against Myself is the inspiring story of how she persevered while remaining true to herself, and an insider’s look at how Washington works.” This is a powerful work told by a powerful woman who walked where none had gone before her.
Dr. Morrison is a fifth-generation Coloradan, a fifth-generation African Methodist Episcopal Church member, and a former fifth-generation Republican. In Denver, there is a park named after her grandfather, George Morrison Sr., who was dubbed “Denver’s Godfather of Jazz.” She has earned four degrees: a Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University, a Juris Doctor from the National Law Center at George Washington University, and a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She treasures her status as CSU’s first recipient of the William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award in 1984. She lives outside Denver in Aurora, Colorado.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
FORGED BY LIMITATIONS
Denver, CO: June 17, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Forged by Limitations by David Last.
When he was twelve months old, David Last was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He has undergone eight surgeries, multiple types of therapy; physical, occupational, and psychological in one form or another since the age of three. Despite the multiple challenges living with Cerebral Palsy has created in his life, he did his best to look for the brighter side of every challenge he faced and tried his hardest to learn and grow from every experience. Forged by Limitations is a book filled with everything he learned and appreciated about life despite the obstacles he had to overcome.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “David’s self-stated goal for writing his book is ‘I wanted to write this book because if just one person out there finds what I have to say worthwhile and finds inspiration from my story, then it is all worth it. I think all I really wanted to do is help somebody, anybody who might be going through hard times. I want to be a voice of hope to someone who feels like giving up‘. As someone who has had to keep going when they felt like giving up, we are incredibly honored to help him reach his publishing goal.”
David Last is from Denver, Colorado and went to high School at Denver Jewish Day School. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, (C.P.) when he was twelve months old. An avid reader who enjoys playing video games, Forged by Limitations is his first book. In it he recounts the struggles and triumphs of living with C.P. and his hope is that by sharing his story he can inspire others.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
YOUR ENNEAGRAM AND MONEY
Transforming Enneagram edges and money
challenges into money healing and financial freedom
Denver, CO: May 11, 2024, Guide Point North Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to YOUR ENNEAGRAM AND MONEY: Transforming Enneagram edges and money challenges into money healing and financial freedom by Khara Croswaite Brindle and Hannah DeGroot.
The Enneagram helps people understand how to connect and best relate to others. By looking at Enneagram types and subtypes from the lenses of financial psychology and financial therapy, Your Enneagram And Money explores a person’s Enneagram edges for growth as well as unlocking their advantageous edge for healing, allowing them to feel closer to creating a meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling relationship with money.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “The connection of The Enneagram with one’s relationship to money, has had little focus and certainly not to the extent that these two authors have done. This book will enable those who are fans, or practitioners, of The Enneagram to gain a completely new understanding of how these personality types affect our relationship with money. We are excited to be able to help bring this much needed work into the Enneagram space.”
Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor in Colorado. She is a Certified Financial Therapist Level-I through the Financial Therapy Association and enjoys various leadership roles within financial therapy to support the growth of the field, including financial therapy supervision, consultation, and her role as Director of Training for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute.
Hannah DeGroot is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Addictions Specialist in Colorado. After practicing therapy for several years and using the Enneagram as a personal growth tool for a decade, Hannah became a CP Enneagram Certified Coach. In addition to her therapy education, Hannah uses the Enneagram to Coach individuals desiring personal and professional development.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
WALKING WITH TIGERS
A Hmong Refugee’s Incredible Story of Survival. The Story of Shoua Her
Denver, CO: April 9, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Walking With Tigers: A Hmong Refugee’s Incredible Story of Survival. The Story of Shoua Her by Lynann H. Butler.
Walking with Tigers is the gripping true story about a Hmong boy who survived starvation, landmines, an encounter with a tiger, great personal loss, and a harrowing trip across the Mekong River as he fled Laos in the 1970’s. The book delves into Hmong cultural practices and beliefs as it follows Shoua on his journey to America.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said:
“Lynann wrote and published this incredible story eight years ago but like so many authors fell prey to a publisher who no longer exists. One of the reason Journey Institute Press was created was to give authors a state-of-the-art publishing experience in today’s volatile world of publishing. We are honored to re-publish this work and join Lynann on her next publishing journey. Shoua Her’s story is a story that falls under our mission of telling the stories that otherwise wouldn’t be told.”
Dr. Lynann H. Butler is a tenured professor, mental health and addictions counselor, international speaker, and the President of Professional Counseling Services. She enjoys sharing her wisdom, mistakes, and humor with students and mentees. She lives with her family and assortment of rescue pets in Denver, Colorado.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.org
DANCING WITH DEMONS
A Love Story
Denver, CO: February 4, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Dancing With Demons: A Love Story by Laura Holloway.
A compulsive writer and ‘journaler’, Laura Holloway has always felt compelled to “just write”. Navigating her own life of struggle and love, this book is filled with insights, life shifts, and lessons learned from the experiences of living her life. This is the book Laura says, “I would very much have liked to read, before the beginning of a particularly epic journey — or series of Journeys, as the case would be — for me. That really would have been helpful.” In sharing these experiences, she hopes to help and connect with readers who may find resonance with their own life journeys.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Laura is an exceptional writer who has the ability to put the lessons she has learned in a way that feels warm and comforting as we move along on our own journeys. Along with her visually stunning words we were touched by her reason for writing.” In her own words: “Perhaps just one person may read these ponderings and stories, and feel less awkward, “different,” or alone. Maybe in reading, one person will feel a little bit seen.” We couldn’t be more honored to be joining Ms. Holloway on her publishing journey.
Laura Holloway has been called a Warrior Poet, a Goat Girl, and a fierce, semi-feral, unabashedly “sensitive” Animal Queen. She lives amidst the forest outside a small Colorado mountain town, where she spends most of her days cleaning up after animals, scribbling in her journals, and daydreaming about mermaids and butterflies. She loves long walks in the woods with her pack of dogs, goat, llama, and the occasional enthusiastic cat. She never worries about looking like a total dork to her super-cool teenaged son. Laura aspires to master (and write about) the Art of Truly Loving Herself (really and for real), as well as loving this whole weird, wonderful world of whack-a-doodle Humanity. She also intends to lay off the chocolate, and not take in any more cats. “Dancing with Demons: A Love Story” is her first proper book.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2024
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 YEARS
A Memoir
Denver, CO: January 10, 2024, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Around the World in 80 Years by Patricia Peterson.
Pat Peterson has always been an adventurer. This memoir is more than a simple retelling of adventures around the world, nor is it a travel guide. Rather, in her own words, Pat wanted to “…share the remarkable diversity of planet Earth and the people I have met around the world whose stories along with my own are worth knowing”. From falling off Long’s Peak after a blizzard, Camping in the USSR, Dancing on the Red Rock’s stage, teaching in Haiti, surviving Scuba in Fiji, climbing Fuji, discovering Korea, walking though Machu Picchu and Patagonia, hitchhiking 25,000 kilometers in France, boating in Provence and British Columbia, experiencing a rescue in the Grand Canyon, fishing in the Yukon, meeting Martin Luther King, Jr., digging dinosaurs, recounting the story of the Bishop of Okinawa, summiting Kilimanjaro, and many others.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are honored to be embarking on the latest adventure for Pat in publishing her incredible book. This chronology of her life and adventures over the years reads more like a movie combination of Ann Bancroft, Amelia Earhart, and a female Indiana Jones than a memoir. It is a privilege for us to work with Mrs. Peterson on documenting this life well lived.”
Patricia Peterson is a graduate of Colorado University with honors, taught in France as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow and has taught all over the world everything from swimming to French, English as a foreign language to Sociology and so much more. She thrives on volunteer work and now at 85 years old spends her time on her love of classical music and opera and believes in keeping active.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2023
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
EMPTY PLATES
A history of hunger relief and the evolution of Feeding America Food Banks
Denver, CO: December 14, 2023, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to EMPTY PLATES: A history of hunger relief and the evolution of Feeding America Food Banks by Dave Krepcho.
As Mr. Krepcho says in his introduction to the book “…we are at a point in history where we have learned enough about the hunger dilemma and can achieve a major turning point in ending it”. Yet, despite all the knowledge and advancements hunger remains a problem globally. It is time for a fresh look at the problem of hunger. To break the stereotypes and misconceptions that are widely held about hunger and Empty Plates is a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of this problem.
Journey Institute Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are thrilled to be embarking on this publishing journey with Mr. Krepcho What is unique about this book is what it is not. It is not a textbook or a history book on the hunger issue, though it does provide historical context. Nor is it a nonprofit management manual. It is a compilation of topics on the subject of hunger that we have not seen before in one place. This book should be required reading for anyone who does work to fight hunger, is interested in solving the hunger dilemma, and anyone who can play a role in helping to end hunger once and for all.”
Dave Krepcho has a B.A. from Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio and recently retired from a career of over thirty years in the food bank industry. Beginning in 1992 as the Executive Director of the Miami Food Bank and went on to work for Feeding America in Chicago, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization. He was responsible for developing national programs designed to obtain more food for the 205-member food banks across the United States. In 2009, he was named Central Floridian of the Year by the Orlando Sentinel.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover Nonfiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: September 16, 2023, Journey Ink Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to The Style Archetype Method: The Art of Empowered Dressing.
One thing that unites women the world over, is their struggle with their relationship with clothes. Style guides abound in the world of fashion and magazines offer endless advice but until now nothing helped women with their relationship with clothes much less helped them change that relationship in a way that empowers them to be their best selves. This book changes everything.
Journey Institute President, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Finally, a book that helps women with the one thing we all have in common. The struggle with our clothes. This book will revolutionize the way women think about their wardrobes and themselves. This is a must read for every woman no matter where they are in their journey personally or professionally. We couldn’t be more excited to be joining Mary on her publishing journey.”
Mary Grant spent over thirty years in the fashion industry with sixty collections, having thousands of conversations on the shop floor watching women manage the intricate dance of responsibilities. She’s seen every place in life where women get stuck. Her goal now is to help 100k women step out of their bedroom every morning ready to conquer the world.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: May 25, 2023, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to SPEAK THE F*CK UP by Rachel Smith. This groundbreaking book grew out of her own career and life experience, but with lessons that are universal to everyone. STFU is a book that shares the journey of a woman navigating her way through work and the world and finding her voice… or not. Author Rachel Smith uses the act of letter writing as a cathartic tool towards healing from what she believed were her personal failures.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are honored to be joining Rachel on her publishing journey of this revolutionary book. The movement that Rachel and Jenna have already begun is desperately needed in our world. This book is an authentically raw and vulnerable powerhouse combined with a call to action for every woman who has been silenced or afraid to speak up. This is one of those books that changes you. We are beyond excited to play a part in bringing it to the world.”
Rachel is a leading expert on building membership clubs, and consulting on loyalty and community. She is also podcasting host, author, and co-founder with her wife Jenna, of the Speak The F*ck Up movement/website. In the podcast, the hosts and their guests share moments of losing and finding self-worth, pride, healing, and their personal stories of lessons learned. STFU is also a movement focused on women and their personal journeys navigating their own voices. Rachel lives in Cape Cod, Mass.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: April 24, 2023, Journey Ink Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Leader Relativity: Finally, a Starting Point for New Leaders. Unlike every other book on leadership, and there are many, this book tackles the one thing those books don’t. Namely, how to start being a leader. The first book to turn to on the subject of leadership when new leaders are starting at the very beginning. Written in a simple, straightforward style as if he were speaking to the reader over coffee, Leader Relativity is the book every leader needs to read.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We couldn’t be more excited to be joining Joe on his publishing journey. Having previously been familiar with his work on leadership and experiencing some of his exceptionally practical knowledge on the subject I know firsthand how valuable this book will be. This is a book the new leader has been missing, until now.”
Joseph Reichert is a manager at Lockheed Martin, a TEDx Speaker, Program Manager, Leadership Consultant and Coach. His TEDx Talk “This is Leadership” touches on the core of his leadership philosophy. He lives in Colorado. Leader Relativity is his first book.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitute.org/press/
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: April 3, 2023, Wordbinders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Trouble Comes in Threes, the debut fiction series by award-winning author Michael Jenet. Originally started as writing prompt responses during the pandemic, this new British Mystery series was so enthusiastically received by readers in the Facebook group that Jenet re-visited the stories and compiled the first three into a collection for this book.
Journey Institute Press, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are excited to bring this collection to publication with their enticing characters, setting, and plots. Because of the way these stories are written over time as short prompt responses, collectively they represent a fast-paced new form of story with little extraneous detail, moving from one thrilling scene to the next without room to breathe in between.”
Michael Jenet is originally from Belgium and spent his first several years living between England and Belgium before moving to the United States. An 8-year veteran of the US Air Force, he began writing non-fiction and has won awards for his work. This is his first work of fiction. He lives in Colorado with his wife, family, and new veteran service dog ‘Minny’.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.org.
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: March 20, 2023, Word Binders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to a collection of poetry from Chris Cervantes Dunn. A Junior in high school, Chris has a passion for literature and writing. They also have strong opinions when it comes to how to make the world better, on both small and larger scales. This collection of poetry is their first to be published in book form.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Being a teenager in today’s world comes with more challenges than perhaps ever before. Their collection of poetry is incredibly powerful. Authentic and vulnerable, the words are raw and provide a glimpse into the life of being a young person in the ever-changing landscape of what it means to be a teenager in today’s society. This is strong, necessary stuff and will be a snapshot in history for generations to come.”
During their time in high school, Chris has participated in Wheat Ridge’s Speech and Debate team, which has increased their ability to speak in public, and sufficiently express their ideas. Within this, they have also been able to grow as a leader, especially when it comes to being a section leader within Wheat Ridge’s orchestral programs. Through their many extracurricular activities both inside and outside their school, Chris has been able to gain real-world experience when it comes to jobs, internships, and the ability to balance school and work life. They are headstrong, and always willing to share their opinions.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitute.org/press/
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Given the state of affairs in our world, couldn’t we ALL use something to laugh about? Something to distract us from the negativity that bombards us at every turn.
August 23, 2021, DENVER, COLORADO
More than just a funny story, we all want something real, and really funny.
Something that brings us along for the ride and gives us the belly laugh we’ve all but forgotten was even possible in our lives.
What if the answer to those all-but-forgotten belly laughs came from a Coloradan’s adventure of moving her entire family of four to Italy for one year? What could possibly go wrong?
Everything!
Joining her on this comical journey will transport the reader, if only for a while, to a place and time away from the troubles and strife of the day.
Sometimes we all just need a break. My Modena offers that break in a hilarious true story of one woman’s attempt to do the simplest of things in a foreign country with hilarious results.
“My Modena is a scrumptious literary tiramisu, layered with history, art, food, fashion, culture (and culture shock), all topped with generous dollops of hilarity.”
– Dianne Hales, New York Times bestselling author of La Bella Lingua, Mona Lisa and La Passione.
“My Modena is an utterly hilarious memoir of expat life in Modena, Italy.”
– Christina Lynch, New York Times bestselling author of The Italian Party
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Andrea Susan Valentine Gelfuso Goetz is an environmental attorney who adores Italy and all things Italian. A year in Italy with her husband and two kids, while living in an apartment that was like camping, with tile, and in a city that was like God’s attic, made her appreciate Italian culture, art, and heart-stoppingly gorgeous Italians. She lives with her family in Colorado.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitute.org/press/
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
The back cover copy you write for your book is among the most important marketing messages you’ll craft. It’s the essence of your book’s most exciting features, distilled into a few hundred words. It typically serves as the foundation for your online book descriptions, as well as any press releases or pitches you make to the media. It will get re-used and re-fashioned for dozens of purposes. Whatever labor you expend on perfecting it will reward you in the long run.
Here are the key principles that publishers and authors alike use to create what should become a masterpiece of your book marketing and an essential piece of your book metadata.
The most important question you must answer in your back cover copy is: Why and how will the reader benefit from this book? If you know your audience well, then you know the problems they face; your back cover copy should tell how your book addresses these problems head on and helps readers overcome a challenge or succeed.
Two of the most common mistakes that nonfiction authors make in crafting their back cover is:
Rather than crafting copy that’s a long, solid block of text, you can help ensure the copy is read by including (in this order):
A professional designer can work wonders in arranging this information in a way that helps it get read, especially if you have a range of elements you’re trying to assemble (description, blurbs, bio, photo, awards, and so on).
It’s not uncommon for traditional publishers to put nothing but blurbs or book reviews on a novel’s back cover, especially if it’s by an author who is already well-known. But that’s rarely the best strategy for authors who don’t already have an established audience. Potential readers will want to know what the story is about before committing, and the hook you provide may determine whether they start reading the first page or chapter. (The same is true of memoir and other true-to-life stories.)
The hook for the back cover isn’t so different from the hook you’d put in a query letter to a literary agent. The hook needs to convey:
If you can’t identify what the main character deeply desires, then ask: What challenge do they face? What sets their story in motion?
Ultimately, what you’re trying to get across is an intriguing story premise. For example, My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult tells the story of 13-year-old Anna, who was born as a “savior sister” specifically so she can save her older sister’s life. When Anna turns 13, she is told that she will have to donate one of her kidneys, and she sues her parents for medical emancipation.
That length of description is all you need to sell the story to potential readers. To improve your own story description, read the book marketing copy for dozens (even hundreds) of books in your genre, and pay attention to length, point of view or voice, as well as how much of the story is described. For example, it’s very popular for contemporary romance novel descriptions to be written from the point-of-view of the heroine. Here’s how the book marketing copy for Baller by Vi Keeland starts:
The first time I met Brody Easton was in the men’s locker room.
It was my first interview as a professional sportscaster.
The famed quarterback decided to bare all.
And by all, I don’t mean he told me any of his secrets.
No. The arrogant ass decided to drop his towel, just as I asked the first question. On camera.
In those 60 words, we know who the main character is, a good idea of what she desires (or will desire!), and what her challenge will be. We also know the setting or context.
No matter what category or genre your book falls into, you have to pack a lot of punch into a couple hundred words, sometimes less. Don’t just write one version and consider it done. Write multiple versions, test and gather feedback, and improve it until you feel it’s the best possible sales piece for your book.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: October 8, 2021, Word Binders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to a collection of bedtime stories for adults from first time author Peggy Hill, which will be published in spring/summer 2022.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Everyone is stressed given the multitude of events going on in their lives. This collection of stories will not only help people escape from the stresses of life, but also remind us of those lessons we learned as children from the fables of old, all told in the heartwarming and gentle prose from Peggy’s writing. We are incredibly excited to join Peggy and her cast of wonderful characters on this journey.”
Peggy Hill is the former Deputy Director at National Mental Health Innovation Center with a long career in the Behavioral Health field. Her passion for people and their wellbeing, combined with her artistic nature and desire to write come together in this collection of short stories reminding adults young and old of the good in the world and the lessons stories can teach us.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Selp-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: October 12, 2021, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to the first cookbook by Registered Dietitian, news media spokesperson, mother, amateur athlete, podcaster, speaker, and cancer thriver Regina Topelson.
Journey Institute president, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase this amazing woman’s journey to healthful eating as a Registered Dietitian turned cancer survivor. Her wit and personality bring each recipe alive.”
Regina Topelson is a mom, wife, professional, immigrant, Registered Dietitian, and cancer survivor. She started a practice to serve others, providing exceptional information about the science of nutrition and lifestyle after cancer. A podcaster, YouTube Channel influencer, news media spokesperson on KUSA-TV/9News, Regina has dedicated her life to helping others live a life well lived. This is a cookbook of whole food plant-based recipes for cancer survivors and people wanting to heal from chronic conditions.
In responding to why she is writing a cookbook, Regina said, “I’ve wanted to write a cookbook for the last 10 years. I feel I can offer a unique perspective and I want to educate and help people.”
This is her first cookbook.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Selp-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press Signs First Children’s Book Author & Illustrator
Kelly Price and Gavi Michaelson
Denver, CO: December 14, 2021, Curious Adventures Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to a children’s book written by Kelly Price (author of Somewhere Under The Rainbow, May 2021, from Blue Agama Associates publishing) and illustrated by writer and artist Gavi Michaelson.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are so excited to be publishing our first children’s book. The story is wonderfully both brave and refreshing and the illustrations are incredible. We can’t wait to introduce you to Kaci the Pirate and her chocolate eating pet Crocodile Nizel-Kabo.”
Kelly Price is a mom, wife, nurse, and activist who lives in Arvada, Colorado with her husband and kids. She enjoys hanging with her family and friends, playing sports badly, and working for her favorite causes.
Gavi Michaelson is a student at Colorado State University who has travelled extensively, has a passion for all things Marvel, is an aspiring writer and artist who uses a variety of mediums from pencil and charcoal to acrylics, watercolors, and oils in her illustrations.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Selp-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press Signs Children’s Book Author & Illustrator
Andrea Gelfuso and Lindy Olson
Denver, CO: December 19, 2021, Curious Adventures Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to a children’s book written by Andrea Gelfuso (author of My Modena: A Year of Laughter, Fear, and Exhilaration in Italy, August 2021, from Storytellers Publishing) and illustrated by writer and artist Lindy Olson.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are thrilled to be partnering once again with author Andrea Gelfuso bringing her wit and creative writing to this wonderful story and we are equally as excited to be working with Lindy Olson who captures the story so wonderfully with her beautiful illustrations. We can’t wait to introduce the world to Zoe the zebra and her friends.”
When she is not writing, Andrea Gelfuso is Innovative environmental and natural resources law professional and advocate for social and environmental justice. This will be her second published book with Journey Institute Press and her first children’s book.
Lindy Olson is a writer, editor, and teacher with more than 20 years of experience in internal and external communications. She is also an artist with a wonderful talent for capturing animals in her illustrative mediums. This is her first book as an illustrator.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Selp-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: April 14, 2022, Guide Point North Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Christy Belz’ groundbreaking book on how to live a truly authentic, rich, and fulfilling life which will be published in the summer 2022.
Journey Institute Press President, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “One advanced copy reader called this book ‘A Master class in courage.’ which sums it up perfectly. Christy has lived an incredible life full of ups and downs, mixed with incredible experiences. We are honored to be joining her on her publishing journey as she gives her readers the tools they need to live their most authentic lives. Pulling from her own experiences, voices of women from the TEDx stage, and the lessons she has learned from her private and business practice, this book is packed with humor, wisdom, heart-tugging journeys, and ultimate triumph. I cannot wait for you to read this book.”
Christy Belz’ lifelong dedication to supporting women’s leadership has culminated in the past twelve years as is the president of Empowerment Coaching and Consulting, a leadership development practice helping individuals and organizations focus on maximizing employee engagement to improve overall company performance. A TEDx speaker herself, she is also certified in many human behavior motivation techniques, including; the Leadership Circle, the Root Cause ™ system, HeartMath, Clarity International: SHIFT Training and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead methodology. Christy has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business from the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and holds Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) and Master’s of Social Work (MSW) degrees.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Selp-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press Signs Children’s Book Mother/Daughter team of Author & Illustrator
Jasmine Castigliano and Hannah Nordman
Bodhi Cheetah Always Wins
A Children’s Picture Book
Denver, CO: July 26, 2022, Curious Adventures Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to the heartwarming children’s book from first time author Jasmine Castigliano and illustrator Hannah Nordman.
Bodhi (pronounced / bOh-dee /) Cheetah Always Wins walks the reader through a day in the life of Bodhi whom everyone wants to race and prove they are faster than the fastest animal in the Savannah. Exploring the principle of Bodhicitta and through the magic of kindness, we see that even though Bodhi Cheetah never actually crosses the finish line, she always wins.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said:
“We are thrilled to be able to begin the publishing journey of Bodhi and her message of kindness, with the amazing mother-daughter team of writer and illustrator, Jasmine and Hannah. We can’t wait to share this story and illustrations with readers of all ages.”
Jasmine Castigliano is a creative educator, with an outstanding career as an elementary teacher for 24 years, including time as a children’s Dharma teacher.
Hannah Nordman is an accomplished artist and a veterinary surgical assistant at a specialty animal hospital. She will soon have her zoology degree.
Jasmine and Hannah live and work in Eugene Oregon.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Children’s, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitutepress.com
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
The Limited-Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride
A Novel by Michael Jai Grant
Denver, CO: September 4, 2022. Word Binders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to the novel, The Limited-Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride, from first time author Michael Jai Grant.
An introspective sixteen-year-old girl, and an elderly woman battling dementia abscond in the senior’s classic Cadillac to escape their tormentors and resolve a dark family secret. This adventurous tale of two women on their mission to redefine ‘Home’ is told through a surprising and insightful narrator: the car. Meanwhile, the families are in hot pursuit…
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “We are excited to be on this publishing journey with Michael Jai Grant. His brilliant writing and vibrant characters are as incredible as his story is unique. When we met Eve and Muriel through the unique vantage point of the ‘narrator’ and the adventure they embark on, the writing took us with them in vivid detail. We can’t wait for the world to meet them too.”
Michael Jai Grant holds the record for earning the highest number of coveted HappyGrams for his essays as a young writer. The Limited-Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride was born of a deep understanding of youth culture with its energy, angst, and limited capacity for foresight, contrasted with the sharp knowledge of an older mind, stuffed with experience and patience, on the edge of its inevitable waning. Though it is a stated fiction, Michael’s cinematic observations of dubious family members, temperamental cars, and his ambitious quest to live his truth were the driving fuel for this dynamic tale. An accomplished photographer, ardent traveler, and constant writer, Michael can often be seen walking a variety of dogs around North Stamford, Connecticut where he shares a fulfilling life with his husband, the artist Jon Galt.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Children’s, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitute.org/press
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO:
October 10, 2022, Storytellers Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to Wasn’t Expecting This, the journey of a mother with breast cancer who discovers her son also has a brain tumor by author Adina Ciment. In this incredible book, Adina assembles a collection of her reflections and philosophy that explores the changing roles she juggled – mother, patient, and caretaker – and her ultimate discovery of herself as a strong and powerful woman.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “It’s one thing to come to grips with the reality of a personal cancer diagnosis. It’s a completely different thing to then learn that your son has one too. This book not only takes us along on the incredible journey of two brave people, but allows us to learn, reflect, and grow alongside them as well. We are honored and proud to join Adina on her publishing journey.”
Adina Ciment is a writer and educator from South Florida where she lives with her husband and five children. After teaching High School English for 30 years, she started The Raven Writing Company, a private tutoring company. Her essays have appeared on HuffPost, Kveller, Tailslate, and Aish.Com and she has been a keynote speaker for various non-profit organizations. Wasn’t Expecting This is her first book.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitute.org/press/
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
Michael Jenet
Journey Institute Press
(303) 906.9988
publisher@journeyinstitutepress.com
Denver, CO: October 14, 2022, Word Binders Publishing, an imprint of Journey Institute Press, today announced it has acquired the World English Rights to a collection of poetry from Ashley Cornelius, the Colorado Pikes Peak Region Poet Laureate. As a nationally recognized spoken word poet Ms. Cornelius’ poetry focuses on her intersectionality as a black woman, social injustice, and self-love. Her work is unapologetic and aims to disrupt and cause people to get uncomfortable and, in the process, grow.
Journey Institute Press Publisher, Michael Jenet, commenting on the upcoming publication said: “Ashley Cornelius is a force to be reckoned with. Her poetry is powerful. Her work in the community is amazing. Her multi-award-winning artistry and the commitment to her community through her work both as an artist and a professional is awe inspiring. We could not be more humbled and prouder to be working with Ashley on her publishing journey.”
Ashley Cornelius is a nationally recognized, multi-award-winning spoken word poet. Her focus is on healing herself and her community with her artistic expression. A trained workshop facilitator, host, and event organizer as well as a therapist, she is known for her workshops on poetry, self-care, body neutrality, racial injustice, anti-blackness, mental health stigma, and ancestral healing. As a therapist, she believes mental health is paramount and poetry and performance are a way to support mindfulness and coping skills. Ashley has worked with youth across her career in multiple roles as a teacher, mentor, therapist, coach, and program director for a youth arts nonprofit. She is dedicated to supporting healing, growth, and radical self-acceptance through poetry.
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About Journey Institute Press:
Journey Institute Press is a non-profit publishing house created by authors to serve burgeoning authors whose stories otherwise might not be told. Publishing across multiple genres, imprints of Journey Institute Press cover NonFiction, Fiction, Education, Childrens, Business, and Self-Help categories. Journey Institute Press is headquartered in Colorado and can be visited online at journeyinstitute.org/press/
Journey Institute Press is a division of 50in52Journey, Inc.
