Girl Friday Productions

03/07/2025

03/06/2025

It's the time of year for book club visits! These are some of the wonderful ladies who attended my program at the Asbury United Methodist Church Book Club last week. Thank you to the club for such a fun dinner and book event!

03/06/2025

Congrats to Flashpoint authors and : Their book, Rufus & Be a, was just named a finalist in the 2024 Foreword Reviews Indies Awards

03/05/2025

to Kerry Luft, Flashpoint and GFP author who has been named Writer/Author of the Year

As executive vice president of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Kerry Luft has combined his journalistic expertise and conservation advocacy to make significant contributions to wildlife preservation. His extensive publications, educational initiatives, and mentorship efforts have shaped conservation policy and inspired future generations of conservationists.

Congrats, Kerry!

03/04/2025

“A scholarly, impressive work . . . This imaginative biography gives Catharine Beecher the historical recognition she deserves. Students of women’s studies and Romanticism will find much to enjoy here.” -BlueInk Review

03/01/2025

Unshackled is my best yet! Please join me at my Seattle book launch!

02/25/2025

From #1 bestselling author and registered dietitian Megan Hansen comes an actionable, step-by-step guide to help you lose weight—for good this time—by combining biology and neuroscience. Whether you you’re looking to jump-start your health journey or revamp your existing one, Hansen will walk you through her road-tested Metabolism Makeover program to supercharge your body in this holistic, yearlong workbook.

Following the same steps Hansen has used to guide thousands of happy clients to lasting success, this workbook gives you exclusive access to the tools you’ll need to build a fully customized program.

Now available everywhere books are sold >

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02/25/2025

I was thrilled to have Arkansas author Joe David Rice sign my copy of his newest mystery, The Lost Cause, at WordsWorth Books in Little Rock last Saturday. The novel is set in our beautiful state and is a fun read. WordsWorth Books carries Joe David's books, and they also have my FBI Yellowstone Adventure novels available. Go get 'em!

02/25/2025

“Reclaim Your Mind is both a manifesto and a manual for how to navigate our relationship with our digital devices. Informed by a deep contemplative practice and a genuine appreciation for technology, Jay Vidyarthi weaves together a tapestry of wisdom that will benefit all of us in the modern world.”
-Richard J. Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of The Emotional Life of Your Brain

02/21/2025

Congrats to Flashpoint author, Faith Conlon, for this ultimate praise: Students begging to read more!

02/20/2025

GFP author Bill Wilkerson delivered the keynote this morning of the annual conference of the Western Washington Native American Educators Consortium in Fife, WA. His reading from his bestselling book, In Common With, and message about working together in a spirit of cooperation were well received by the audience and resulted in book sales.

Congrats, Wilk!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! We know it normally means chocolates and flowers but it could mean desks and textbooks ...and even classrooms too. Use this link to donate to and their Zambia 2025 projects.

https://lnkd.in/gfrN462R

GFP’s tie to The Zoe Jelinek Memorial Foundation runs deep. Learn more about the amazing young woman who continues to inspire us all, everyday: https://lnkd.in/gDDrjJEk

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02/14/2025

🌋⚔️ Sicily, 1269. On the foothills of Mount Etna, Don Vittorio Vespiri stood amidst the sprawling vineyards of Viticultura Vespiri, his family’s legacy. He was more than just a skilled vintner; he was a "cavaleri," a knight, and a man whose presence commanded deep respect.

Known to many as "O Santo Cavaleri," Don Vespiri was a true son of Sicily, his heritage a rich tapestry woven from Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman bloodlines—a reflection of Sicily itself.

As he surveyed his land, a weight heavier than any sword rested on his shoulders. The Angevin tyrants had tightened their grip on the island, choking the spirit of his people, stripping them of their dignity. Yet for all his strength and reputation, Don Vespiri’s heart was not solely consumed by thoughts of rebellion—it was tied to his children, Aetna and Cicero.

"If I take up my blade against the Angevins, what becomes of our family?" he wondered, the thought haunting his soul.

He had been raised with the conviction that a true Sicilian knight fought for justice, for decency, for the people. His ancestors had done it before him, and his fellow countrymen looked to him now.

But as a father, he wasn’t just a protector of Sicily; he was the protector of his children. Aetna, fierce and sharp like the volcano she was named after, and Cicero, with the heart of a lion but still so young. What would happen to them if the blade fell on him in the fight for freedom?

Don Vespiri’s grip tightened on the hilt of his sword, the weight of his ancestors pressing down on him. He could feel the fire of Sicily in his blood, urging him to act, to fight against the corrupt Angevin regime that had ravaged their land. But every battle had its cost, and in this war, it wasn’t just Sicily that stood to lose—his family did too.

In that moment, Don Vespiri stood at the crossroads every father, every warrior, must face: sacrifice for the greater good, or protect what’s closest to his heart. His decision would determine not just the fate of Sicily, but of the two souls he held most dear.

For Sicily. For freedom. For family.

The decision had to be made.

02/14/2025

💕 This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with a story that stays with you long after the last page. 💕

What’s more romantic than a beautifully written story filled with history, intrigue, and unforgettable characters?

Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting a book lover in your life, there’s nothing quite like getting lost in a great read. Wishing you a day filled with love, roses, and of course—good books!

Pick up your copy of Masque of Honor, Veil of Doubt or The Grays of Truth online or at your local bookseller.