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At Kirk House, we believe that a good book can fuel the imagination and inspire humanity.

Check out the review: Paul is Missing by Donna M. Cramer – Scribble's Worth (scribblesworth.com) https://scribblesworth....
10/18/2024

Check out the review: Paul is Missing by Donna M. Cramer – Scribble's Worth (scribblesworth.com) https://scribblesworth.com/2024/10/17/paul-is-missing-by-donna-m-cramer/

Paul is Missing is a novel by Donna M. Cramer that readers are not going to want to miss. This novel takes a deep dive into the lives of different individuals as they struggle through various scena…

About the Author Patricia Carney author of Grandmother Carried Her PearlsPatricia Carney, a writer and poet, lives along...
09/23/2024

About the Author Patricia Carney author of Grandmother Carried Her Pearls

Patricia Carney, a writer and poet, lives along the south shore of Lake Michigan, Cudahy, Wisconsin. Throughout the Midwest, Patricia Carney, a writer, and poet, has received wide publication, including four poetry collections. Kelsay Press published her most recent work, "A Kayak is my Church Pew," in 2021. She is a member of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and the South Shore Poets. Carney has also written fictional stories on the theme Women Coming of Age. In 2019, she released her first novel, Community Service on Planet Wierdo. This is her second novel exploring the same theme. Carney is uniquely qualified to write about adoption, having worked as an attorney for thirty years representing mothers and newborns, including as court-appointed Guardian ad Litem. She served on bar committees exploring new rights developed around private adoptions and surrogacy. Carney is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association. (Jursik is her professional name, writing under her maiden/pen name).

My Costume, Myself is a MIDWEST BOOK AWARD FINALIST 2024. Cosplayer Thomas G. Endres is a professor at the University of...
09/19/2024

My Costume, Myself is a MIDWEST BOOK AWARD FINALIST 2024.

Cosplayer Thomas G. Endres is a professor at the University of Northern Colorado, where he teaches courses on unpacking popular culture. He is the author of Sturgis Stories: Celebrating the People of the World’s Largest Motorcycle Rally (also published by Kirk House). Tom and his wife Maki live in Greeley, CO.SiW

Communication scholar Thomas Endres (University of Northern Colorado) studies stories. More specifically, the stories people share – their common heroes, vil...

Now Available: Pain in Paynesville: My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling by Kris A. ...
09/13/2024

Now Available: Pain in Paynesville: My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling by Kris A. Bertelsen, Ph.D.

About the Book: A true crime account that rocked bucolic central Minnesota, Pain in Paynesville, walks readers through the author’s experiences in the 1980s as a serial predator stalked boys in his hometown, two abductions, and a murder that would remain unsolved for almost 30 years.

https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/product-page/pain-in-paynesville-by-kris-a-bertelsen-ph-d

Emergency Medical Responder Essentials 3rd Edition: Textbook, Resource, and Study Manual By Nationally Acclaimed Author ...
09/12/2024

Emergency Medical Responder Essentials 3rd Edition: Textbook, Resource, and Study Manual By Nationally Acclaimed Author Joseph A. Grafft MS, NREMT and Katherine Kuzma Grafft BS, RN

Emergency Medical Responder Essentials, 3rd Edition, presents learners with unique and vital information in a concise, easily comprehensible, and well-organized book that truly meets the needs of today’s Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Stressing the “essentials” enables this to be a multiuse book. It functions as an EMR textbook, resource, and study manual. Students are introduced to necessary cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains throughout the chapters. This book includes additional information that learners will need for assessment, interventions, and critical thinking in the field. Unique to this book is the concise presentation of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to facilitate learning and a clear systematic approach to patient assessment and management.

Now Available.
https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/product-page/emergency-medical-responders-essentials-joe-and-kathy-grafft

Check out the new book by Kris A. Bertelsen, Ph.D. Pain in Paynesville: My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Sea...
09/11/2024

Check out the new book by Kris A. Bertelsen, Ph.D. Pain in Paynesville: My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling. Now Available.
A true crime account that rocked bucolic central Minnesota, Pain in Paynesville, walks readers through the author’s experiences in the 1980s as a serial predator stalked boys in his hometown, two abductions, and a murder that would remain unsolved for almost 30 years.
https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/product-page/pain-in-paynesville-by-kris-a-bertelsen-ph-d

The Courage to Be Kind by J. TouchéCourage and Kindness - What do these two words mean to you? We hear them often but se...
09/10/2024

The Courage to Be Kind by J. Touché
Courage and Kindness - What do these two words mean to you? We hear them often but seldom think of them as conjoined.

We are entering a new world; a world where the kindness of humanity is suffering universally, and the courage needed to show this kindness is also under attack.

There are decisions we must make if we hope to bring about a more loving and kind future. It should begin selflessly within the human heart and go beyond mere conversation about kindness to developing the courage to execute it. The Courage to be Kind.
Now Available.
https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/product-page/the-courage-to-be-kind-by-j-touché

ANGR: second edition by Brent Olson NOW AvailableWhat if the only way to keep from killing yourself is to save the world...
09/06/2024

ANGR: second edition by Brent Olson
NOW Available
What if the only way to keep from killing yourself is to save the world?

The root of the word "anger" comes from the ancient Scandinavian word "angr," which means "grief at the wrongness in the world." An unimportant man in a small place, devastated by the wrongness in the world and frustrated by the blindness of those in charge, begins a personal crusade to set things right. His actions, initially small, start a chain reaction that spreads from his community on the edge of the prairie to reverberate around the world.

A retired genius, a one-handed Marine, a melancholy scientist, and a wife with a low tolerance for nonsense aid him. Though they share little beyond clear thinking and a bias towards action, together they strive to make a difference. When you can't do everything, you do what you can.

https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/product-page/angr-second-edition-by-brent-olson

Jason Lavender, author interview by Sue Rovens Suspense Lives Here.Jason Lavender, an Oxford High School graduate in 202...
08/30/2024

Jason Lavender, author interview by Sue Rovens Suspense Lives Here.
Jason Lavender, an Oxford High School graduate in 2023, took a liking to writing stories at a young age. Drafting out his first book “The Sad Giraffe” before middle school. The book sat for many years until, during the pandemic, Jason got a tablet and began to digitize his draft. After that came 5 more books. Currently, Jason spends his time across several writing and illustrating projects and hopes to continue with his passion as he begins work as a lineman apprentice.
Read more at
https://suerovens.com/meet-greet-author-q-as/

Jayna Locke is teaching a workshop style writing class for short story writers (fiction/nonfiction) this fall through Mi...
08/30/2024

Jayna Locke is teaching a workshop style writing class for short story writers (fiction/nonfiction) this fall through Minnetonka Community Education. Registrations must be completed by September 5th for anyone wanting to join.

I've attached her flyer, and here's a link to the fall catalog: https://bit.ly/MtkaCommunityFall2024. My class can be found on page 12.

Here's her bio (aka "street cred" 🙂):

Jayna Locke is a Minnesota writer who has had a lifelong love of fiction. Her short stories have appeared in a range of literary journals, including Great Lakes Review, Portage Magazine, and Bright Flash Literary Review, as well as several anthologies. Her collection of short stories, Somewhere in Minnesota, is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kirk House Publishers. In addition to writing her own stories, she loves to teach the craft of fiction writing and has been coaching writers and writing articles on the craft of writing for over five years. She is reachable through her contact form at bit.ly/ContactJayna or on X at www.x.com/.

Here's a description of the class (which was edited down for the catalog):

Writing short stories is a great way to break into writing. And there’s a huge market today for short stories of all kinds, from literary fiction to sci-fi, horror, and more. Creative nonfiction short stories are another outlet for writers who want to master the craft of short form storytelling.

Whether you want to write fictional stories or real-life stories, there are some important elements to include that make a story work well and resonate with readers. This course will cover those elements, help writers get started writing right away, and help them put into practice everything we discuss.

Each week we will cover some key principles in short story writing and do some writing practice, and students will have a chance to share their work and receive feedback.

This class is for anyone who loves to write, dreams of writing and hasn’t gotten started, or has enjoyed writing in the past and wants to return to it. Seasoned and new writers alike can enjoy sharing their work and learning from one another.

Benefits of the Class

In this class, you will learn the specific components of a story that make it compelling, readable and satisfying for a reader. You will have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get writing, so you can actively put the storytelling principles into practice. You will also have the opportunity to identify any stumbling blocks you might have in writing stories, and some great techniques for breaking through them. Finally, you will get immediate feedback on your writing so you can simultaneously learn the importance of critique and the amazing power of revision.

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Proud publisher of great writers & gifted storytellers. Kirk House Publishers was founded in 1994 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At Kirk House, we believe that a good book can fuel the imagination and inspire humanity.

We love books! Kirk House authors understand the steadfast desire and dedication we bring to publishing their work. Our growth over the years has been wonderful and our goal is to continue discovering gifted authors. We like working with writers to develop their books and careers over the long term.

Authors who wish to have their book considered for publication by Kirk House Publishers will need to fit our submission guidelines.