Skipping Stones is a heartrending work of fiction that brings to dramatic life the story of three beautiful children and a kind, talented woman trapped in a tragic situation of heartache and cruelty, which can only be remedied through the healing qualities of nature and unconditional love. This gripping, and at times graphic, depiction of the realities of domestic violence in an upscale home is at once emotionally moving, deeply informative, and ultimately uplifiting. In the seemingly perfect world of his Aunt Jess and Uncle Steve's expansive home, twelve-year-old Josh must come to terms with...

This step-by-step guide to the art of memoir provides all of the tools you'll need to discover, examine, and finally write the unique story of you. Whether you're writing for family and friends or a much broader audience, you must approach your project with intent, honesty, and sincerity, and you must make it entertaining to your readers. Based on her memoir writing course, author, motivational speaker, and instructor Penny Lauer's book provides all of the steps you'll need to make your memoir a prized reality.

The process she shares is an exercise of exhilarating self-discovery....