Words To Ponder Publishing Company, LLC

03/11/2025

Just in case you missed it! We are in PRESALE, baby! Our cover will be revealed soon, but until then, the links for presales are listed in the comments. Abigail, Bridgett, and I would be thrilled if you ordered, liked, and shared!

Follow dynamic duo ―math whiz McGill and imaginative Lee ― as they face an unexpected challenge: intergalactic invaders posing as tricky math problems!

McGill and Lee, two middle-schoolers, get cast in their school’s production of “Math, Mayhem, and Zombie Mathematicians,” only to discover that a real-life Zombie invasion is underway!

Together, the two will utilize their developing skills to outsmart the invaders and save the day.

This engaging graphic novel and series start will be an entertaining and impactful tool to help the 8–12-year-old sect see the fun in math!

A huge thanks to our amazingly talented agent, Jesse Byrd Jr. and our Paw Print team!






















Books will be available wherever you buy your books...Bookshop.org, Amazon, and -- of course--Pawprintspublishing.com and florenza.org

10/25/2024

If, like me, you love reading, let me (re) introduce you to On the Air with Florenza. During the show, I chat with today's most influential authors and get to know the author behind the pen. If you have a favorite author you'd like me to interview, or if you are an author and you'd like to join me as my co-host, list the name in the chats!

"Join me for authentic conversations with a twist! Cheers!"

10/22/2024

I've had this incredible news for a while now, and I'm thrilled to finally announce it!

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/96289-rights-report-week-of-october-21-2024.html

10/22/2024

Enter to win a free Astronaut Star Light. The drawing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024!

https://forms.gle/aoxeboLW9B8FEfGK7

10/22/2024

Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Cadwell Turnbull, an acclaimed author known for his unique blend of speculative fiction and social commentary. With novels like "The Lesson" and "No Gods, No Monsters," he explores themes of complex community, identity, and resilience.

Turnbull's work has earned him critical praise and a passionate following. His storytelling captivates readers with its imaginative worlds and profound human insights. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from North Carolina State University and continues to push the boundaries of genre fiction. You may follow him on Instagram at / cadwellturnbull .

YouTube Link
https://youtu.be/E9fSaA0NRrU

SoundCloud Link
https://on.soundcloud.com/exsLDRKpi3eUYtLx5

Spotify Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsontheair/episodes/Cadwell-Turnbull-Co-hosts-On-the-Air-with-Florenza-e2pp8rv


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Pam Stack
Book Review Crew

10/16/2024

If you are an author, publisher, or combination of the two and have yet to become a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), you are missing out on so much. Don't just take my word for it. Check out a clip from last year's PubU2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3riyuuh2VrE

Click this link to learn more, https://www.ibpa-online.org/default.aspx

Relive the moments at ! We enjoyed welcoming all of you to IBPA Publishing University in Denver April 25-27, 2024. And in 2025, we'll enjoy welcomin...

10/08/2024

Y'all, I will post all the bloopers from this episode one day! When I say we had a time! Oh, my goodness! From the very beginning until the end, it was hilarious! The most hysterical part of the interview sits on the cutting room floor!

YouTube LINK:
https://youtu.be/cZsnJ4K3OwU

SoundCloud LINK:
https://on.soundcloud.com/BXcYVHpsAqxN5mGx9

Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Georgia K. Boone and her newly released book, I’ll Be Gone for Christmas.

Georgia is a writer and poet inspired by James Baldwin's words. She lives on the West Coast with her family and often writes songs she may share someday. In I'll Be Gone for Christmas, Bee Tyler escapes the San Francisco tech scene by swapping homes with Clover Mills from Salem, Ohio. As they navigate their new lives, Bee finds romance with Clover's ex-fiancé, Knox, while Clover connects with Bee's sister, Beth. This heartwarming holiday rom-com explores unexpected connections and the magic of Christmas.

10/05/2024

Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza!

YouTube Link:
https://youtu.be/x-oOYzmJCyk

Soundcloud Link:
https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/jayne-allen-co-host-on-the-air-with-florenza

Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Jayne Allen, a Harvard-trained attorney and engineer from Detroit. Jayne is an acclaimed author known for her Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series. Inspired by personal experiences, her writing explores themes of race, womanhood, and relationships. In her latest novel, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Jayne delves into the magic and complexities of the holiday season, weaving a heartwarming tale of love, family, and personal growth.

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Pam Stack
Book Review Crew

10/04/2024

Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Trust me, you and your entire family will want to listen in!

https://youtu.be/Bk_qcY2VdCY
https://on.soundcloud.com/uQYNTsyuVvME6WZW8

Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Andrew Bajda’s Captured in Liberation. This spellbinding tale takes us back to World War II, unraveling the long-hidden story of Bajda’s father. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Europe, this book is a powerful testament to the enduring strength of family and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Join us as we explore the incredible journey of survival, resilience, and liberation that has touched readers' hearts worldwide.

www.abajda.com














Pam Stack
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Book Review Crew

10/03/2024

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, I had the honor of interviewing the one and only to discuss her newest release, Will End in Fire.

Click here to listen in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO8Tg6MjO_g
or
https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/nicole-bokat-co-hosts-on-the-air-with-florenza?in=authorsontheair/sets/authors-on-the-air-global

For fans of Kate White suspense novels, Will End in Fire is a heart-racing domestic thriller about an alienated young woman who must find an arsonist before her own life goes up in smoke.

“A tumultuous narrative that will confound readers’ expectations and keep them guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews

Twenty-seven-year-old climate journalist Ellie Stone has spent her life locked in an unending sibling rivalry with her brother, Josh—star athlete and golden boy–turned–drug addict. One night, after their parents have left her to “babysit” Josh, she and he have a blow-up and she abandons him. Soon after, the house is engulfed in fire—and Josh is burnt beyond recognition. Social media takes this on as a local cause célèbre, blaming Ellie since, years ago, she was involved in a blaze that scarred a teenage girl. Is history repeating itself?

In shock, Ellie can’t recall if she left a lit cigarette in her family home. But could this suspected arson have something to do with the unknown vehicle that was spotted nearby? The only people sympathetic to Ellie are her brother’s best pal—who quickly becomes her new romantic partner—and Josh’s girlfriend, who lets on that their relationship might not have been what it seemed. As she grows closer to her brother’s inner circle, Ellie discovers secrets that make her question whom to trust, how to stay out of danger, and how to save her future.

https://www.nicolebokat.com/













Pam Stack
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Book Review Crew

09/27/2024

Justin Saves the Universe, written by Florenza Denise Lee and illustrated by Abigail Watson.

https://issuu.com/moonbeamlitmedia/docs/justinuniverse_issuu

Read Justin Saves the Universe by Moonbeam Literary & Media on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

09/25/2024

During this episode of On the Air with Florenza, Margot Harrison co-hosts to discuss her newly released debut adult novel, The Midnight Club. When I say I had fun! I mean, this interview was so much fun! Thanks again, , for being my co-host.

Click here to listen, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

https://youtu.be/7J2b9dl0Oyw?si=yg1eb4ncZsT7PrA4

"The Midnight Club" (September 2024) is Margot's adult novel, besides her four young adult thrillers. The Killer in Me, her initial YA novel, was chosen as an Indies Introduce pick and made it to the finals of the Vermont Book Award. It received a starred review from Publishers Weekly as well. Her second book, The Glare (Little, Brown, 2020), was highly praised by Kirkus Reviews and Booklist. We Made It All Up (Little, Brown, July 2022), her third book, was selected by the Junior Library Guild and made it to the finals of the Vermont Book Award. Her fourth book, Only She Came Back, was selected by the Junior Library Guild and acclaimed by the School Library Journal for its gripping and timely plot.

She lives in Vermont and spends too much time reviewing vintage YA books and making skits about her weird childhood on TikTok. She also occasionally tweets and chronicles her reading on Instagram. Margot loves hearing from readers!

Pam Stack
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Book Review Crew