All Things Books and Publishing

Good morning, dear reader. Today, we dive into the heartfelt world of storytelling, family, and the transformative journey of becoming an author. In this episode, Yvonne Mason sits down with Linda Ryan, a talented writer and proud member of Midnight Publishing, as they discuss the essence of writing and the bonds that tie them together.

Yvonne introduces Linda, highlighting their familial connection and shared passion for storytelling. Linda’s journey into writing began unexpectedly, and she reflects on how it has reshaped her life. "I always thought writing was fruitless. Now I know it has something that comes from it. It’s beneficial," she shares, emphasizing her newfound excitement and commitment to her craft.

Linda’s books, Secrets and Footsteps on an Empty Beach, are rich narratives filled with emotion and depth. Yvonne describes Footsteps as a poignant tale of love and loss, where the protagonist gets a second chance to create memories with her late husband. Linda notes, "Characters write the stories." This connection to the characters is what drives her passion and creativity.

Both Yvonne and Linda discuss the challenges that new authors face, particularly in marketing their work. Linda admits she had to learn a lot about the industry, stating, "I had someone tell me ... that the characters write the stories, and I didn’t understand that until I actually started writing novels." She now embraces opportunities for interviews and public engagements that once seemed daunting.

Yvonne reflects on the growth of Midnight Publishing, sharing that they have reached 161 titles and aim for over 200 soon. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards, saying, "We don’t do erotica. We want the door closed on that." Their commitment to quality has attracted new authors seeking a supportive environment.

Linda reflects on how her life has changed since embracing her role as an author. "It has opened up things in me," she says, acknowledging the adventure of writing and connecting with others. As they wrap up their conversation, both Yvonne and Linda express gratitude for the community they have built and the stories they continue to share.

In this episode, we see how writing can be a powerful tool for connection, healing, and personal growth. Join us as we continue to explore the stories that shape our lives and the bonds that hold us together.

Written over many years — the first poem when she was just ten.
As time passed, the words grew darker… almost haunting.
Perspective Visions: Enigmatic Masterpieces.
A unique work of art revealing the darker side of life and love.
Mysterious images. Hidden feelings of lust… love… and shadow.
Discover the enigma

In the heart of the 18th-century Holy Roman Empire, one man dared to suggest that the gap between human and beast was a mere illusion.

Friedrich Gabriel Sulzer was not just a physician to the aristocracy or a pioneer in midwifery — he was a revolutionary who found the secrets of existence in the unlikeliest of places: the European hamster.

While his peers preached human superiority, Sulzer became obsessed with the complex biological and social lives of these small creatures. Through meticulous observation he developed a radical philosophy: if animals possess such rich inner worlds, do they not deserve the same fundamental rights as Homo sapiens?

From the gilded courts of the Musenhof to the rugged world of veterinary science, Hamster Man follows his extraordinary journey of scientific rigor and philosophical bravery.

Marsena Shane masterfully resurrects this forgotten Enlightenment figure, weaving together medical history, mineralogy, and the earliest foundations of animal rights.

This is more than a biography.
It is a profound exploration of what it means to be alive — and the doctor who saw the soul in every creature.

Nobody hands you a parenting manual for the moments you never see coming.

The first crush.
The friendship that quietly reshapes your child’s heart.
The questions that leave you speechless.

As parents, we often believe we have years before the “relationship talks” begin. Then one ordinary day, our child says something that makes us realize those lessons have already started.

In We’re Pretty Serious: The Words Every Parent Eventually Hears, Sarah Stults invites you into the real, raw, and often hilarious journey of raising three children. With honesty, humor, and grace, she shows that preparing our kids for healthy relationships doesn’t begin when they start dating — it begins long before.

You’ll find:
• Real stories from everyday life
• Laughter and heartfelt moments
• Biblical encouragement
• Practical wisdom on kindness, boundaries, respect, discernment, and God’s design for relationships

Stop waiting for “the right time.”
The most important parenting conversations are already happening.

We’re Pretty Serious is the book every parent needs — before they think they do.

We belong to the dusk, the tide, and the thunder. — Shadow & Sun

You were built to hold both the night and the day.

A raw sanctuary for the unseen and the untamed.

A Sanctuary for Sensitive Souls

You are seen.

Poems for the hyper-focused, the tender-hearted, and the quiet anchors

You do not have to conquer the mountain tonight.

Find your quiet place to rest.

For those who feel too much in a world that moves too fast.

From Darkness to Healing: A Journey of Courage

One woman's powerful poetic journey from the shadows of domestic violence into the light of freedom, resilience, and new beginnings. Experience the raw honesty and hope in verses that inspire us all to step out of eternal night.

In Eternal Night: Where Horizons Set You Free
A poetry collection by A.L. Nightshade

Discover the courage to heal. 

There is a room that lives inside every survivor.
Walls lined with the words they made you believe: worthless… your fault… unlovable… weak. A barred window that lets in just enough light to keep hope alive and just enough darkness to keep you small. This is the cell.

In raw, luminous poems, A.L. Nightshade walks us through that cell, its terror, its isolation, its slow unmaking of the self and then shows us the moment the lock finally breaks. An ethereal angel of survival rises. The shadows begin to loosen their grip. The echoes that once only repeated the abuser’s voice begin to speak a new language: I am still here. I am free. I am enough.

Once a month Mary and I do a free workshop today it was about Reviews

In the shadowed alleys of the Market of Gears, where clocks tick toward revolution and cogs grind out forgotten destinies…

She was born of stars.
She scavenges the broken world for the power to rewrite it.

When the machine-lords tighten their brass fists and darkness swallows the last free lanterns, one scavenger rises.

The Resistance is coming.
The evil is about to be vanquished.

Will you stand with her?

STAR-BORN SCAVENGER
Join the Resistance.
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