TBI Survivor Addresses Trauma and Grief in New Book

New Service for Authors

TMP Books is pleased to announce a new service for authors, NOTES by TBR.

Over the years, we’ve discovered authors need different levels of editing services. Our new Notes by TBR service will address a couple of those levels, with Pre-Edit Notes or Post-Edit Notes.

Our Pre-Edit Notes will provide 1-5 pages of notes and may also include some Track Change marks for some items. The notes will offer tips for improving and strengthening the manuscript, which may include comments on punctuation, grammar, sentence/paragraph structure, story, continuity, formatting, and more. We may even spot a “pet darling” or two. Cost is $199.

Our Post-Edit Notes will provide 1-2 pages of notes as another set of eyes on your manuscript before submission. This is not a final detailed proofread, but will include comments on any errors, typos, or inconsistencies we find. Cost is $99.

These Notes are NOT meant to replace comprehensive edits. We offer only ONE SERVICE of Notes, either Pre-Edit or Post-Edit for a single manuscript, not both services. This keeps fresh eyes on your project. 

Both fiction and nonfiction are welcome. Word count limit is 80,000 for our standard note rates, but if your manuscript is longer, please contact us for an additional quote. Turnaround times will vary, but our goal is usually one week or less, depending on schedules.

We do not use AI.

Contact us today to reserve time for your manuscript. 

* See our Testimonials page for client reviews.

Two New Releases for Breast Cancer Patients

Today is launch day for The Pink Pages: A Practical A-Z Guide for Your Breast Cancer Journey by Tracy Ruckman.

About The Pink Pages:

"You Have Cancer."

Three simple words that none of us ever want to hear.

When author Tracy Ruckman received her cancer diagnosis in 2023, she knew she'd write a book about her experience. As her journey progressed, she realized she didn't want to write just a journal of her journey, she wanted to help others facing a cancer diagnosis, too, so The Pink Pages was born.

Inside these pages, along with Tracy's personal journal, you'll find:

• Her cancer timeline
• Medications list
• Side effects from chemo, radiation, and medications
• Products used during her journey
• Resource list
• A guide sorted alphabetically by topics relevant to your own cancer diagnosis and journey.

Be sure to look for her special "Crazy Soup" recipe inside, too!

Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle.

Also now available is the journal that Ruckman created for cancer patients, Days to Remember.

About the Days to Remember Journal:

Even though we think we’ll want to put these days behind us, there will come a day when you want to look back, to see how far you’ve come.

Record the days, so you can later remember them.

Within these pages, you’ll find helpful ways to process your cancer journey:

• Journal Pages
• Contact List
• Timeline sheets
• Appointment notes
• Medications list
• And More!

The journal is useful for patients with any type of cancer, not specifically for breast cancer.

Days to Remember is part of the Cancer Warrior series of books releasing through 2024.

Available in paperback.

79 Years A Preacher

We're pleased to announce the release of May the Work I've Done Speak for Me, Volume One, by Graham Q. McGill, editing and compiled by Alma L. Carr-Jones.

Tennessee pastor Graham Q. McGill has been preaching for 79 years.

May the Work I've Done Speak for Me is a collection of his timeless sermons, outlines and sermonettes that offer wisdom, guidance, and challenges for today's modern church.

Bro. McGill also includes two Marriage Ceremony examples with his sermons.

The collection will be published in two volumes - this is the first volume, with the second volume releasing later in 2024.

About the Author: 

On October 1, 1927, a baby boy was born to the union of Edmund Lewis and Laura Lee Wallace McGill of Duck River, Hickman Co., TN. The baby was later to be known as Graham Quitman McGill.

He grew up on a farm, attending church and elementary school in the Center Star community. He attended O.H. Bernard High School in Centerville, TN and finally to Nashville Christian Institute in Nashville, TN.

By the time he went to NCI, he was already preaching on a limited basis. But at NCI he took some special studies and began preaching on a more regular basis.

His preaching career, having spanned some 79 years, has covered a wide area, beginning with congregations in Middle Tennessee: his home church; Ft. Cooper, Primm Springs, TN; Arrow Rock, Williamsport, TN; Gaines St., Lawrenceburg, TN; Columbia Ave., Centerville, TN; Dry Fork, Hampshire, TN; Pleasant Union, Hampshire TN; Burns Spring, Columbia, TN; Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, TN; Allison Ave., Hohenwald, TN; Linden, TN. His labors later spread to Martin, TN; Union City, TN; Kenton, TN; Paducah, Ky, Brookport, II; and St. Louis, MO. Through his efforts, the church in Kenton had its beginning. He also established the church in Kellar, VA and helped in establishing congregations at Hohenwald, Linden, and Booker Ridge, Hampshire. More than half of his preaching career has been spent at Vine St. Church of Christ in Union City, Tennessee, where he has been since 1971.

His work has carried him into 25 States and numerous cities. He has appeared on National and Local Lectureships and has been involved in Radio and TV broadcasting. Hundreds obeyed the gospel through his teaching.

Wherever he has lived he has been involved in civic and community affairs.

From the back cover:

A poem by Alma L. Carr-Jones:

Just a Country Preacher

He says he is just a country preacher

Who does what he can to reach the masses

But we look upon him as a friend and teacher

Who educates many through various Bible classes.

Graham Q. McGill

Minister, brother, advisor, and friend

He’s traveled over this brotherhood

Of ours, time and time again.

“May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me”

Is his favorite song 

Well, friend let me remind you

That your song is being sung 

One precious verse at a time

So, are you daring to emulate Him

By living right, caring for, and teaching mankind?

As Brother McGill would say

Get and stay prepared, in order

That the work you do and/or have done 

Will speak for you 

When the last verse/chorus 

Of your work has been sung.

About Alma L. Carr-Jones:

 Alma L. Carr-Jones, born in Memphis, TN to Lula M. Carr, a preacher’s daughter, says she never dreamed that her words would be used to give the masses hope in such times. She makes her home in McKenzie, TN, living out her life's motto of, "Doing What I Can, While I Can with Care." 

Alma is a retired educator, and minister's wife who has been spoken of by her former colleagues and church members alike, as "having a heart of gold." Since she has retired from teaching, she says that to breathe is to write, cook, and crochet. Though she can write whatever is asked of her, she prefers to write words of encouragement for mankind and words of praise and thanks to the Lord for His love of mankind. 

Alma is a successful author who has produced 12 books to date, the latest of which is Excelsior, poetry of praise and inspiration. Most of her books are available as audio books. Alma attributes all that she has accomplished to GOD, and this belief is reflected in the silver medallion that she wears around her neck. 

Through her work as an author/poet, Alma says that she is proclaiming her love for GOD, His love for mankind, and her love for her fellowman by shouting from “the tallest mountain in her world.” Since she is a firm believer in Isaiah 50:4, Alma infuses hope and encouragement in her work.

Alma's books can be found on her Author Page.

We're Celebrating 10 Years!

Happy Birthday, TMP BOOKS!

Today, we celebrate 10 years since launching our hybrid press. In those 10 years, we’ve published 100 books for clients under the TMP imprint, and close to 100 more under imprints of other clients. I’m incredibly proud of all our books, and even more proud of all the authors of those books. 

Authors, thank you for sharing your hard stories so that others know they’re not alone. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Thank you for sharing your creative works to encourage others, to help them dream, to help them know of God’s unfailing love for us all. Thank you for using your talents to touch hearts and change lives.

Thank YOU for giving me the opportunity to be part of your journey. I’m honored and humbled that God has called me to this role, and pray that He will continue to use us all for His glory.

Here’s to all of you, and here’s to the future of TMP!

 

New Release: Almost A Boy

We're excited to announce the release of Alma L. Carr-Jones' first children's book, Almost a Boy. This delightful picture book shares the story of Tyler, a fun-loving toddler who is ready to grow up.

Available on Amazon

About the Author

Alma L. Carr-Jones, who was born in Memphis, TN to Lula M. Carr, a preacher’s daughter, says that she never thought to live in times such as these, and that she never dreamed that her words would be used to give the masses hope in such times. 

A resident of McKenzie, TN, her life's motto is, "Doing What I Can, While I Can with Care." Alma is a retired educator, and minister's wife. 

Since her retirement as a teacher, writing has become her passion and calling. She says that to breathe is to write. Though she can write whatever is asked of her, she prefers to write words of encouragement for mankind and words of praise and of thanks to the Lord for His love of mankind. 

Alma is a successful author and poetess who has produced 11 books to date, including Excelsior. Alma attributes all that she has accomplished to GOD, and this belief is reflected in the silver medallion she wears around her neck (and in the title of her second book of poetry), which reads, DEI Sub Numine Viget (Under GOD's Spirit, She Flourishes.) 

Through her work as an author/poet, Alma proclaims her love for the Lord, His love for mankind, and her love for her fellowman by shouting from “the tallest mountain in her world.” She infuses hope and encouragement in her work.

Other books by Alma L. Carr-Jones:

The Tallest Mountain Series:

Get Yourself Up (also as audiobook)

Lift Up Your Voice (also as audiobook)

Bear the Good News (also as audiobook)

Renewal of Joy 

Let Your Gifts Shine Forth

Chopping My Row 

Excelsior!

We're thrilled to announce the release of Excelsior by Alma L. Carr-Jones. This gorgeous book offers praise and worship poetry, with several poignant story pieces at the end. 

What is poetry to you? 

Author Alma L. Carr-Jones answers this question in her introduction of the book:

“What poetry is to me — soul speaking to soul on various levels or depths. It can be intricately woven with various threads, cords, cables, etc., of the human existence, both abstract and concrete.

Poetry says, “For this one moment in time, my soul touches yours because I, too, understand.”

Poetry lets us know that we are not alone in our deepest feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

Come join us in this journey of poetry and story-telling, a journey of heart touching heart, soul touching soul. As you read and explore, you’ll discover the true essence of this book.

Excelsior!

Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. 

About the Author

Alma L. Carr-Jones, who was born in Memphis, TN to Lula M. Carr, a preacher’s daughter, says that she never thought to live in times such as these, and that she never dreamed that her words would be used to give the masses hope in such times. 

A resident of McKenzie, TN, her life's motto is, "Doing What I Can, While I Can with Care." Alma is a retired educator, and minister's wife. 

Since her retirement as a teacher, writing has become her passion and calling. She says that to breathe is to write. Though she can write whatever is asked of her, she prefers to write words of encouragement for mankind and words of praise and of thanks to the Lord for His love of mankind. 

Alma is a successful author and poetess who has produced 11 books to date, including Excelsior. Alma attributes all that she has accomplished to GOD, and this belief is reflected in the silver medallion she wears around her neck (and in the title of her second book of poetry), which reads, DEI Sub Numine Viget (Under GOD's Spirit, She Flourishes.) 

Through her work as an author/poet, Alma proclaims her love for the Lord, His love for mankind, and her love for her fellowman by shouting from “the tallest mountain in her world.” She infuses hope and encouragement in her work.

Other books by Alma L. Carr-Jones:

The Tallest Mountain Series:

Get Yourself Up (also as audiobook)

Lift Up Your Voice (also as audiobook)

Bear the Good News (also as audiobook)

Renewal of Joy 

Let Your Gifts Shine Forth

Chopping My Row 

New Short Story Collection: Facets of God's Love by Erina Sinclair

 We're thrilled to announce the release of Erina Sinclair's first book, Facets of God's Love: A Collection of Short Stories.

Four Stories. Four Facets. One Love.

Ancient Rome. Two young slaves. Great suffering.

God’s love delivers.

Nature’s splendor. A little well of water. Great sorrow.

God’s love transforms.

A far-flung galaxy. A former traitor and convict. Great evil.

God’s love covers all.

Modern day. An ordinary person. Great longing.

God’s love is for everyone who believes.

Love is a many-sided gem and God’s love covers everyone and everything, everywhere. In nature. In science. In history. In today’s world. Four stories to show a different facet of God’s love. Four stories to display His great power and mercy, whether rich or poor, strong or weak, ordinary or extraordinary.

Facets of God's Love: A Collection of Short Stories by Erina Sinclair is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Available soon at most major booksellers by request.

About the Author:

An avid reader of all types of literature, Erina Sinclair has had a love affair with fantasy and fiction ever since she sat at the table listening to her mother read great authors like Tolkien, MacDonald, Milne, & Lewis aloud over lunch. She believes books are a welcome escape from a crazy world, but more importantly they are a chance to learn, too, in a setting more easily understood than in a textbook or lecture.

Her passion is weaving stories with parable-like meanings and painting pictures with words that show God’s love, power, and truth. Erina lives with her beloved husband where they enjoy long walks, playing practical jokes on each other, and going to the beach together.

Connect with Erina online:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Erina Sinclair22 

TWITTER: @ErinaSinclair

The Ultimate Solution to the Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic

We're pleased to announce the release of our client's new book, The Ultimate Type 2 Diabetes Solution by Dr. Richard F. Gringeri, D.C. The book is published by Advanced Wellness H.E.L.P.

Learn more about Dr. Gringeri at www.HumanEngineClinic.com. 

Looking for new Audio Books?

 We're excited to release some new audio books for your listening pleasure!

Renewal of Joy:

Poems and Devotionals to Help Soothe All that is Chaotic

Written by Alma L. Carr-Jones

Narrated by Deb Eigen

Get Yourself Up:

Motivation and Inspiration to Keep Pressing Forward

for the Next Generation

Written by Alma L. Carr-Jones

Narrated by Deb Eigen

Lift Up Your Voice:

How to Be Mindful and Intentional for the Next Generation

Written by Alma L. Carr-Jones

Narrated by Deb Eigen

Bear the Good News: 

Living Aloud the 'Victor's Song' for the Next Generation

Written by Alma L. Carr-Jones

Narrated by Erika Cockerham

New Release with Workbook: Let Your Gifts Shine Forth by Alma L. Carr-Jones

We're thrilled to announce the release of Let Your Gifts Shine Forth by Alma L. Carr-Jones. 

 

        Let Your Gifts Shine Forth   and  Let Your Gifts Shine Forth Workbook

What gifts has GOD bestowed upon you? How do you let your gifts shine forth?

Let Your Gifts Shine Forth is a labor of love from the author to GOD and to you the reader, because GOD continually wows her in all His wonderful work. He wows her to the point of praise, and this book was written and is offered as an act of worship and praise to our Creator.

Sister Alma’s poems, stories, questions, and prompts will inspire you and encourage you, but they will also challenge you to let your own gifts shine forth – for GOD and for the world around you.

Available on Amazon, from the author, and from most major booksellers by request.

The book is available in Paperback and on Kindle, the workbook is available in paperback.

About the Author:

Alma L. Carr-Jones, a beloved educator, poet/author, a retired educator and a motivational speaker, lives in McKenzie, TN. She is a successful author of nine books to date. Alma loves to write because, as she is fond of saying, “It is something I was meant to do.” 

She is:

• An Avid Inspirational Daily Blog Writer

• A Highly Acclaimed Retired Teacher of 30 Years

• Author of Nine Books

• A Preacher’s Wife of 40 years

• A w.o.w. (woman of work for the MASTER’s use)

This Christian lady is one who really tries to live up to her motto of “Doing What I Can, While I Can.” Since she is quite busy doing whatever her hands find to do, that old saying of wearing out instead of rusting out will be true of her. She says she wants to have made a difference in the lives of her fellowmen and to have built a legacy that will still speak, even after she is planted in the ground. 

To have the treasure of this woman’s work in your home is to have a loving dose of life as viewed from the eyes of a preacher’s daughter’s daughter and the wife of a preacher. This woman has a heart of gold with arms big enough and ears tender enough to help any soul stay encouraged as they make their way toward Heaven. Alma is such a jewel of a woman that she says, when you see her doing something that you admire, “Don’t get it twisted; it is not me, but the glory of GOD shining through me.” 

Visit Sister Alma's website to learn more about her and her books.

Other books by Alma L. Carr-Jones:

The Tallest Mountain Series

and

Renewal of Joy

Two New Releases in Time for Gift-Giving!

We're excited to announce the release of TWO new books by author Alma L. Carr-Jones.

About Bear the Good News

Do we praise Him enough for all the things He has done in our lives?

No matter how hard life may be at times, let's dwell on the positive things in our lives, learn from the not so nice things and above all, remember that we work for a greater reward. Let us keep showing optimism and love, no matter what life throws our way.

Bear the Good News seeks to underscore the love that GOD has for us, thereby renewing, rebuilding, and strengthening our hope. It serves to remind us that, because we know the true love of GOD, we should lead by optimistic example. This means staying prayerful and upbeat because we have a history with Our FATHER, GOD. We, as Christians, are called, compelled, commanded to bear the Good News of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, even in the midst of turmoil.

Bear the Good News offers lessons, applications, discussion questions, and lyrical prayer poetry to help strengthen your faith walk. Come along for the journey and be encouraged by the author's timely stories and rock-solid faith. She will challenge, inspire, and motivate you to live your best life, starting today!

And one day, that promised reward will be ours.

Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle, and by request from most major booksellers.

About Renewal of Joy

What do you do when you figure out that the adversary has chosen you for an onslaught?

We all need a pick-me-up in these trying times. Motivational and inspirational author and speaker has penned a book of poems and devotionals to meet that need.

Her words, stories, and poems will soothe all that is chaotic in your world, and will help renew the joy that has been buried deep within.

Sister Alma's voice will encourage you, inspire you, and soothe you. Her prayer for you is this: "May your soul be blessed, your spirit renewed, and your joy heightened as you partake of this offering given to you for the glory of GOD."

Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle, and by request from most major booksellers. Also now available as an audiobook from Audible.

About the Author

Alma L. Carr-Jones, a beloved educator, poet/author, a retired educator and a motivational speaker, lives in McKenzie, TN. She is a successful author of nine books to date. Alma loves to write because, as she is fond of saying, “It is something I was meant to do.” 

She is:

• An Avid Inspirational Daily Blog Writer www.almacarr-jonescorner.blogspot.com  

• A Highly Acclaimed Retired Teacher of 30 Years

• Author of Nine Books

• A Preacher’s Wife of 40 years

• A w.o.w. (woman of work for the MASTER’s use)

This Christian lady is one who really tries to live up to her motto of “Doing What I Can, While I Can.” Since she is quite busy doing whatever her hands find to do, that old saying of wearing out instead of rusting out will be true of her. She says she wants to have made a difference in the lives of her fellowmen and to have built a legacy that will still speak, even after she is planted in the ground. 

To have the treasure of this woman’s work in your home is to have a loving dose of life as viewed from the eyes of a preacher’s daughter’s daughter and the wife of a preacher. This woman has a heart of gold with arms big enough and ears tender enough to help any soul stay encouraged as they make their way toward Heaven. Alma is such a jewel of a woman that she says, when you see her doing something that you admire, “Don’t get it twisted; it is not me, but the glory of GOD shining through me.” 

Latest Release: Weatherly Love by Estelle Herndon

We're excited to announce the release of Estelle Herndon's latest books, Weatherly Love and the Weatherly Love Notebook. 

Our marriages are hit hard by life’s storms, but as long as our spouses remain our top priority, we can weather through the storms together.

Author Estelle H. Herndon and her husband Robert have been married 57 years. For the last 10 of those years, Robert has written Essie daily love notes, along with the day’s weather forecast. Weatherly Love is a year’s worth of those love notes. We’ve applied Scripture verses to each day, and have added Long Range “tasks” to help your own marriage grow and thrive. The tasks are simple and quick, each can be completed in 15 minutes or less, as your schedule allows.

We recommend using a notebook as you read through this book together—the Weatherly Love Notebook will allow you to keep your notes, lists, letters, sketches, and prayers together and will serve as a keepsake when you’re done. We’ve created a companion notebook to enhance your experience. The Weatherly Love Notebook is sold separately, and although recommended, is not required.

Weatherly Love is available in paperback and on Kindle.

Weatherly Love Notebook is available in paperback.

The books are available on Amazon and at most major booksellers by request.

About the Author:

Estelle “Essie” H. Herndon, is a Christ Follower, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and prayer warrior. She has worked alongside her husband, Robert, as his paralegal for over forty-seven years.

Essie is active in her church. She teaches with her husband in Bible studies and leading small groups, helping with Women’s Ministries and Grief Ministries, from youth to young married adults. She is also active in her community, having served on various boards over the years.

Her family and friends are her hobbies. She and husband Robert enjoy traveling which has included Georgia football games.

She truly tries to please God in her daily activities, always remembering where she has been in her past and how God has worked in her life for His Honor. She lives in Georgia.

Essie’s nonfiction book, Finding His Strength, released in 2017. Her latest book, KC's Christmas Discovery, is a colorful and delightful children's picture book that released in October 2019.

Loving life. Free in HIS strength!

Finding His Strength

Paperback, Kindle, and Large Print

KC's Christmas Discovery

Paperback, Hardcover, and on Kindle

KC's New Friend

Paperback, Hardcover, and on Kindle

Latest Release: Get Yourself Up

We're excited to announce our latest release, Get Yourself Up: Motivation and Inspiration to Keep Pressing Forward for the Next Generation by Alma L. Carr-Jones.

UPDATE: Get Yourself Up is now available as an audiobook on Audible.

About the book:

From a Kept Child who Keeps on Keeping On

The cup of author Alma L. Carr-Jones runs over with the need to tell her story about God’s lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness!

We present to you The Tallest Mountain in My World Inspirational Series, with this first book in the series, Get Yourself Up. 

Inside, you’ll discover Sister Alma’s inspirational pieces, written with her delightful and warm voice that makes you feel like she’s your new best friend. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sigh, and you’ll pray as her stories envelop you, while entertaining, inspiring, and motivating you every step of the way.

From Sister Alma, “When folk and situations didn’t turn out the way I thought they would, God kept me and He’s keeping me still. When disappointment threatened to take me down, God kept me and is keeping me still. When diabetes invaded my body, He kept me and is keeping me still. When I thought I was in the know in a given situation and it turned out I was on the outside and didn’t know anything, He kept me and is keeping me still.”

Come into Sister Alma’s world and let her experiences and testimony minister to your weary soul. 

About the Author:

Alma L. Carr-Jones, a beloved educator, poet/author, a retired educator and a motivational speaker, lives in McKenzie, TN. She is a successful author of nine books to date. Alma loves to write because, as she is fond of saying, “It is something I was meant to do.” 

She is:

• An Avid Inspirational Daily Blog Writer grammyalmascorner.com

• A Highly Acclaimed Retired Teacher of 30 Years

• Author of Nine Books

• A Preacher’s Wife of 40 years

• A w.o.w. (woman of work for the MASTER’s use)

This Christian lady is one who really tries to live up to her motto of “Doing What I Can, While I Can.” Since she is quite busy doing whatever her hands find to do, that old saying of wearing out instead of rusting out will be true of her. She says she wants to have made a difference in the lives of her fellowmen and to have built a legacy that will still speak, even after she is planted in the ground. 

To have the treasure of this woman’s work in your home is to have a loving dose of life as viewed from the eyes of a preacher’s daughter’s daughter and the wife of a preacher. This woman has a heart of gold with arms big enough and ears tender enough to help any soul stay encouraged as they make their way toward Heaven. Alma is such a jewel of a woman that she says, when you see her doing something that you admire, “Don’t get it twisted; it is not me, but the glory of GOD shining through me.” 

Get Yourself Up is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle and as an audiobook on Audible.

Look for the next books in the series, Lift Up Your Voice and Bear the Good News, releasing later this year.

 

 

Latest Release: The Grumpy Puddle

We're thrilled to announce our latest release, The Grumpy Puddle, written by Tammy Abernathy and illustrated by Deirdre Burnside.

About the Book:

"Is the sky grumpy at me?"

Thunderstorms can be quite scary for young children. For Anna, the storms not only frighten her, they interrupt her favorite activity — playing outside with her toys. 

One day, she is playing outside with her mother when a thunderstorm approaches. She grows quite apprehensive at the sight of the lightning and the sound of the thunder and dubs the sky “grumpy.” 

After the storm passes, it leaves a large and wonderful puddle by her house, and with the help of her mother, Anna learns to sort out her fears and anxieties regarding storms and has some spectacular adventures in The Grumpy Puddle.

About the Author:

Tammy Abernathy is a children’s book author and freelance editor. She has a passion for writing children’s books relating to science to help kids understand our wild and wonderful world.

Tammy has a BA in English with a creative writing minor and spent a semester of independent study putting the final touches on “The Grumpy Puddle” with Dr. Lloyd Kropp, an award-winning author, composer, and professor. She changed majors several times while completing her undergraduate degree, affording her a very quirky mix of classes ranging from advanced biology and chemistry to children’s literature.

As a child in West Texas, Tammy was fascinated by thunderstorms. Later, while living in the Midwest, her young daughter dubbed a puddle on the street “grumpy” after a particularly severe storm. The personification of the puddle was the whole inspiration for “The Grumpy Puddle.” Tammy wrote it to help young children understand the beauty and science behind thunderstorms. Her wish is for children to develop an appreciation for weather events while overcoming their fears of lightning and thunder.

You can always find her by a window during a thunderstorm, watching the lightning show and scouting the skies for tornadoes. In her spare time, she enjoys training her papillons to compete in agility.

The Grumpy Puddle is available in paperback, hardcover, and on Kindle, and is available on Amazon and most major booksellers by request. 

Latest Release: KC's New Friend

We're excited to announce the release of Estelle Herndon's latest book, KC's New Friend, beautifully illustrated by Samantha Bell. 

We first met this cute mouse last year in KC's Christmas Discovery, and this summer, she made a new friend. This sweet story was created by Essie's great grandson Brax, when he began talking about children making friends in school. 

About the Book:

Sometimes, you just need to take that first step …

Come hang out with KC the Mouse again as she makes yet another discovery – she makes a new friend!

We first met KC in KC’s Christmas Discovery. Now it’s the summer months, and she’s scurrying around just like always. 

Making friends isn’t always easy, but KC shows us how it’s done.

KC's New Friend is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and on Kindle, and available from most major booksellers by request.

About the Author:

Estelle and Brax

Estelle “Essie” H. Herndon, is a Christ Follower, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and prayer warrior. She has worked alongside her husband, Robert, as his paralegal for over 50 years. 

Essie is active in her church. She teaches with her husband in Bible studies and leading small groups, helping with Women’s Ministries and Grief Ministries, from youth to young married adults.

She is also active in her community, having served on various boards over the years.

Her family and friends are her hobbies. She and husband Robert enjoy traveling, which includes Georgia football games. 

She truly tries to please God in her daily activities, always remembering where she has been in her past and how God has worked in her life for His Honor. She lives in Georgia.

Essie’s nonfiction book, Finding His Strength, released in 2017, and the first KC book, KC's Christmas Discovery, released in 2019.

  

Announcing The Extraordinary Presence of God: True Stories of Faith and Courage in Ordinary Lives

We're excited to announce the release of an updated version of The Extraordinary Presence of God: True Stories of Faith and Courage in Ordinary Lives by Ann White Knowles.

The book was first released by Write Integrity Press when it was owned by TMP Books publisher Tracy Ruckman. The author's rights were returned, so Tracy offered to publish this lovely and encouraging book under the TMP imprint.

The Extraordinary Presence of God is filled with true stories written by more than a dozen writers. Ann was able to connect with some of them and we've published updates to the original stories.

The stories will encourage and inspire, which makes for great reading during these challenging times.

Now Available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle.

Hardcover coming Soon.

Just in Time for the Holidays: KC's Christmas Discovery

We're thrilled to announce the release of Estelle H. Herndon's latest book, KC's Christmas Discovery.

KC is a cute little mouse who is awakened one night by loud noises. Always curious, she creeps out from her room to make an exciting discovery that soon changes her life.

Come meet KC and learn about her Christmas discovery!

Children may discover something new awaiting them inside this story, too.

In this delightful story, KC introduces children to Jesus as she discovers Him, too. At the end of the book, you'll find the real Christmas story from Luke 2, and a list of the author's favorite verses. 

Available in Paperback, Kindle, and Hardcover, from Amazon or your favorite bookseller by request.