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Dream of Things published memoirs and anthologies of creative nonfiction that align with our goal to publish "distinctive voices, meaningful books."

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Swimming with Maya Chapter 1 by
Price: Free! Words: 5,460. Language: English. Published: February 23, 2023 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
This is a sample chapter of the memoir Swimming with Maya by Eleanor Vincent. Praise for Swimming with Maya "Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers." Booklist "A moving saga." Midwest Book Review
There's a Hamster in the Dashboard by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 30,080. Language: English. Published: May 19, 2015 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Pets & livestock » Essays, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
A book of essays by David W. Berner is the next best thing to storytelling around a bonfire. In “There’s a Hamster in the Dashboard,” Berner shares stories of “a life in pets.” Along the way, Berner shows that pets not only connect us with the animal world, but also with each other and with ourselves. The result is a collection of essays that is insightful and humorous, entertaining and touching.
She's Not Herself by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 60,830. Language: English. Published: December 3, 2014 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction » Psychology » Mental illness
Young Linda grew up with a mother who was “not herself.” Years later, as a psychotherapist, the author looks back on her childhood in an effort to understand her mother’s mental illness and make sense of the effects of multi-generational traumas. The result is a memoir of love, loss, loyalty, and healing.
Any Road Will Take You There by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 59,300. Language: English. Published: September 20, 2014 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Fatherhood
A middle-age father takes the reader on a five-thousand-mile road trip, the one he always wished he’d taken as a young man. Recently divorced and uncertain of the future, he rereads the iconic road story - Jack Kerouac’s "On the Road" - and along with his two sons and his best friend, heads for the highway to rekindle his spirit.
Wise Men and Other Stories: Lessons from the Holidays on Santa, God, Heaven, Death and More Fun Stuff from Someone Who Still Has a Lot to Learn by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 22,720. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
"Wise Men and Other Stories" is a collection of holiday-related essays that blends humor and poignancy in the tradition of Robert Fulghum, Dave Barry, Bill Bryson, P.J. O'Rourke and other great American humorists. "O'Mary has a gift for simple, frank exposition of life's most poignant moments," says author Stephen Parrish. In Wise Men and Other Stories, O'Mary shares that gift with all of us.
Daughters of Absence by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 44,140. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » History » Holocaust
A collection of essays by daughters of Holocaust survivors. Despite the unique pressures of being the daughters of "survivors," the contributors have thrived and made the most of their lives, but not in stereotypical ways. Instead, they chose ways that combine compassion with courage, and success with celebration. The result is an uplifting and inspiring book from a group of very inspiring women.
Be There Now: Travel Stories from Around the World by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 40,370. Language: English. Published: October 16, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Essays & Travelogues, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
Travel writing at its most authentic--real people sharing real stories of awe and insight, fear and laughter, humility and humanity as they explore the world around us. In a world that often demands that we "be here now," it is nice to take a break, daydream, and "be there now" with thoughtful people who take us with them on journeys that lead to inspiration, insight, humor, and deeper meaning.
Leaving the Hall Light On by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 86,940. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
Leaving the Hall Light On charts the near-destruction of one middle-class family whose son committed suicide after a seven-year struggle with bipolar disorder. Author Madeline Sharples goes deep into her own well of grief to describe her anger, frustration and guilt. "Brave and Gritty." Story Circle Book Reviews. "Moving, intimate and very inspiring." Mark Shelmerdine, CEO, Jeffers Press.
MFA in a Box by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 70,630. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Creativity
Part craft talk, part philosophical tome, part memoir, "MFA in a Box" explores the relationships between the writer and love, grief, place, family, race, violence, and other topics. Winner of Hoffer, Nautilus and Midwest Book Awards. "Beyond Burroway." Jo-Ann Mapson, co-creator of University of Alaska MFA Program "The essential truths about excellent writing." The Judges of the Hoffer Awards
Everything I Never Wanted to Be by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 59,810. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
Everything I Never Wanted to Be is the true story of a family's battle with alcoholism and drug addiction. Any story filled with alcoholics and drug addicts includes a number of horrific events, but in the end, this is an uplifting story that can change behavior and save lives--and make you laugh along the way. "Raw and funny." -- Joel Stein, Time Magazine "Like a maelstrom." -- ForeWord Review
Saying Goodbye by &
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 47,940. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Death, Grief, Bereavement
Saying Goodbye is a collection of true stories about saying goodbye to the people, places, and things in our lives. The stories are universal. They are incredibly powerful and moving. And they are surprisingly uplifting and cathartic. "Tender perspectives helping readers with their own goodbyes." Midwest Book Review "The stories are about love, really, not sadness." Gretchen Little, Squidoo.com
Betty's Child by
Price: $2.99 $1.79 USD. (40% off until Oct. 24, 2025!) Words: 186,640. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
In the tradition of Frank McCourt and "Angela's Ashes," Don Dempsey uses "Betty's Child" to tell the story of life with his cruel and neglectful mother, his mother's abusive boyfriends, and hypocritical church leaders who want to save twelve-year-old Donny's soul but ignore threats to his physical well-being. A Hoffer Award Grand Prize Finalist. "Heartrending and humorous." Kirkus Reviews
Swimming with Maya: A Mother's Story by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 92,160. Language: English. Originally Published: August 17, 2013 by mjomary. Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation & inspiration, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
In a memoir that has been called "heartbreaking and heart-healing," Eleanor Vincent shares an inspiring true story of courage, creativity, faith, and sheer tenacity as she seeks to find balance after unthinkable tragedy. "Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers." Booklist "A moving saga." Midwest Book Review
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