HOME ON THE WAVES: A Pacific Sailing Adventure by Patrick Hill
A story set in the 1970’s that provides remarkable insight into the lives of a family exploring the open ocean and discovering new cultures and people.
JACKIE by John Tammela, a coming-of-age memoir– WWII era
Set in an era of innocence and simplicity, this engaging coming-of-age memoir that is set in the late 1930s and early 1940s is filled with challenge, humor, and self-discovery from the viewpoint of a young boy.
I ONCE KNEW VINCENT by Michelle Rene, a historical fiction novel
Rene’s novel paints a new perspective on the renowned artist Vincent Van Gogh through the eyes of Maria Hoornik. Family, poverty, and genius blend themselves together in a mesmerizing canvas of tragedy and hope.
FIVE THOUSAND BROTHERS-IN-LAW: LOVE IN ANGOLA PRISON: A MEMOIR Shannon Hager – A rare and authentic view inside the US penal system
A rare, vibrant view of a complex, dangerous, and at times, inhuman subculture of contemporary society--Five Thousand Brothers-in-Law communicates a significant and compelling message about the poor and oppressed—whoever they are, no matter what their misdeeds.
SPIRITUAL BLACKMAIL: My Journey Through a Catholic Cult by Sherri Schettler – a cautionary tale
A riveting account of one woman’s struggle to break free of a radical religious cult; an honest and courageous memoir.
The JOURNEY AWARDS for Narrative Non-Fiction 2015 Official Finalist List
We are pleased to announce the JOURNEY Awards Official Finalists List for 2015, otherwise known as the "Short List" from all the 2015 entries received.
I REMEMBER HORSEBUNS by Rafe Mair, a historical memoir
A light-hearted, engaging memoir by a former Canadian politician turned journalist and commentator, describing the events that shaped his life and the post-WWII years of his beloved British Columbia.
WHERE THE HELL WERE YOUR PARENTS? by Nathan Weathington
A coming-of-age true story about what happens when you let your kids run feral. Laugh-out-loud hijinks.
An Editorial Review of “Tightwads on the Loose” by Wendy Hinman
The reader is immersed in the plans of Wendy and her husband, Garth, to set sail on their open-ended adventure. And we wonder how long an introvert, whose motto is always be prepared, can live in such tight quarters with an extrovert whose motto is let’s just wing it.These are not rich dot-com people on a yacht. Nor are they trust fund hippies, or newly retired people with a nest-egg, hence the title. "Tightwads on the Loose; a Seven Year Pacific Odyssey" vividly details the highs and lows of life at sea and at port.
An Editorial Review of “Prepare to Come About” by Christine Wallace
This memoir illuminates the struggles and chaotic lives that many contemporary families are challenged with and then goes further. It inspires readers to look beyond society’s conventional solutions and rationalizations to plot their own course. "Prepare to Come About" by Christine Wallace is a story that restores faith in the strength and love of a family and will reaffirm your belief that a life lived on one’s own terms is the truest meaning of “achievement.”