Tribute Books


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Tribute Books celebrates its 7th year in 2011 as a independent publisher for independent writers.

I am proud to provide graphic design, quality printing, national distribution and book promotion for writers with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Publishing a book takes guts. An author needs to possess the courage to share his or her voice with the world. It is an investment of time, money and energy to transform a rough manuscript into a polished work. I applaud risk takers and strive to provide them with an outlet for their creations.

In many ways, it takes one to know one, and I too have rolled the dice throughout my life.

After graduating from Marywood University and time spent as an associate editor for a local magazine, I set up a publishing company - in of all places - Archbald, Pennsylvania - where I was born and raised.

Why did I do such a crazy thing?

Because I love the behind-the-scenes process of creating your book cover, formulating an attractive layout for your pages, faxing press releases to the media to announce your book launch – that's what gives me a thrill.

The best part of my job is when you see your book for the first time on Amazon.com or when you sign your name across the title page at a book signing. I love to see people realize a dream they thought to be impossible.

Because even in these crazy times – isn't that what America's all about?


Nicole Langan
Owner, Tribute Books


Tribute Books was a finalist for the
2005 Bank of America/Great Valley Young Entrepreneur Award

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The Color of Snow    by Brenda Stanley
Price: $4.99 USD. 108650 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 29, 2012. .

When a beautiful 16-year-old girl named Sophie is found sequestered in a cage-like room in a rundown house in the desolate hills of Arbon Valley, Idaho, the entire community is shocked to learn she is the legendary Callidora.
Knee Deep    by Jolene Perry
Price: $4.99 USD. 63230 words. Published by Tribute Books on April 24, 2012. .

(4.00)
The lines are getting blurry, but leaving one guy for another is not something that a girl like Ronnie does. Shawn’s outbursts are starting to give her bruises, and Luke’s heart breaks as Ronnie remains torn. While her thoughts and feelings swirl around the lines between friendship and forever, she’s about to lose them both.
Spectral    by Shannon Duffy
Price: $4.99 USD. 87510 words. Published by Tribute Books on March 27, 2012. .

With new realities surfacing, unexplained powers appearing, and two tempting boys vying for her heart, Jewel battles to learn who she can trust in an ever growing sea of lies, hoping she’ll make it through her seventeenth birthday alive.
Night Sky    by Jolene Perry
Price: $4.99 USD. 61320 words. Published by Tribute Books on February 22, 2012. .

After losing Sarah, the friend he’s loved, to some other guy, Jameson meets Sky. Her Native American roots, fluid movements, and need for brutal honesty become addictive fast. This is good. Jameson needs distraction – his dad leaves for another woman, his mom’s walking around like a zombie, and Sarah’s new boyfriend can’t keep his hands off of her.
Until Next Time: The Angel Chronicles, Book 1    by Amy Lignor
Price: $4.99 USD. 74290 words. Published by Tribute Books on January 24, 2012. .

From murder to redemption, an angel/warrior team must find a way to keep the faith they have in each other in a world that's ripping them apart.
The Priest and the Peaches    by Larry Peterson
Price: $4.99 USD. 79350 words. Published by Tribute Books on December 20, 2011. .

Young adult historical fiction novel set in the Bronx of the mid-1960s - Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.
Stanley Seagull    by Cathy Mazur
Price: $4.99 USD. 1680 words. Published by Tribute Books on June 30, 2011. .

Meet a young seagull named Stanley. Follow him as he wanders far from home and tries to find his way back. Join Stanley on his journey as he learns how humans affect the balance of nature.
Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family    by Gary Ryman
Price: $4.99 USD. 81560 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 13, 2011. .

Having served over thirty years in fire departments across three states, Gary R. Ryman brings a unique perspective to the firefighting experience. The son and father of firefighters, Ryman ignites the fire, smoke, blood and fear spanning three generations of the "family business."
Framing Faith: A Pictorial History of Communities of Faith    by Sarah Piccini
Price: $4.99 USD. 26950 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 12, 2011. .

"Framing Faith" tells the story of the faith of immigrants and their descendants, spotlighting ten Catholic churches in the Diocese of Scranton that were closed due to restructuring. Each church was founded by immigrant groups who came to the coal fields of the Lackawanna Valley with little more than their faith in God. Their churches served as touchstones of the Old Country.
Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes    by Larry Peterson
Price: $4.99 USD. 1690 words. Published by Tribute Books on February 8, 2011. .

Willie Wiggles hates his slippery feet. He just slips, slides and spins all over the place. But what he hates even more are the special shoes that have been made for him that will help him to walk just like all the other kids. Willie thinks that they are the "stupidest, ugliest shoes in the whole world."
Care for Creation    by Christy Baldwin
Price: $4.99 USD. 1050 words. Published by Tribute Books on October 10, 2010. .

Children learn to protect the environment and respect nature through recycling, home energy conservation and neighborhood clean-ups. Through accompanying Bible verses, they are encouraged to be responsible stewards of God's creation.
Industrial Pioneers Scranton, Pennsylvania and the Transformation of America, 1840-1902    by Patrick Brown
Price: $4.99 USD. 33500 words. Published by Tribute Books on July 2, 2010. .

During the 19th century, Scranton was the face of innovation, immigration, industrialization, and a rising America.
Remembering Wilma    by Christy Baldwin
Price: $4.99 USD. 270 words. Published by Tribute Books on June 8, 2010. .

Remembering Wilma is the story of a young boy who likes to read about his great grandmother. Throughout the story he learns about his mother and grandmother and learns to love his great grandmother even though he wasn't old enough to remember her. This children's picture book captures the value of love through generations. It encourages families to think about their own heritage and members.
Nine Things Nathan Noticed at Night    by Christy Baldwin
Price: $4.99 USD. 30 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2010. .

Nine great things happen when the sun sets for the evening. Each page includes a statement about what is happening and then some fun facts and information about that event. Written from a Christian perspective, the story describes how God made things when He created the Earth. While the story was written specifically for ages 3-8, children of all ages will enjoy this book.
A Different Kind of Hero    by Leah Beth Evans
Price: $4.99 USD. 30 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 24, 2010. .

The rainforest is under attack. One monkey is determined to save it. His name is Tomagochi. He’s brown, small and plain. But when a group of men enters the rainforest armed with bulldozers and axes, Tomagochi the monkey springs into action to defend his natural habitat. While larger animals like Peshe the tiger run and hide, Tomagochi charges into battle. Will he be victorious?
Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Daily Life    by Karina Lumbert Fabian
Price: $4.99 USD. 13130 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 16, 2010. .

In their collaboration, Why God Matters, Deacon Steven Lumbert and his daughter, Karina Lumbert Fabian, delineate the Catholic Faith as experienced by a pair of average, everyday people like the great majority who make up the 24 percent of Americans who share this religion.
Thumbing Through Thoreau: A Book of Quotations by Henry David Thoreau    by Kenny Luck
Price: $4.99 USD. 11560 words. Published by Tribute Books on April 21, 2010. .

Author Kenny Luck has thumbed through Thoreau’s voluminous journals, correspondences and other publications to make this the most comprehensive collection of Thoreau aphorisms available. Illustrators Jay Luke and Ren Adams lend their talents to artistically interpret Thoreau's vision. Each quote is accompanied by an original drawing.
When Coal Was Queen: The History of the Queen City - Olyphant, Pennsylvania    by Jay Luke
Price: $4.99 USD. 19450 words. Published by Tribute Books on July 28, 2009. .

Journey into the history of what was once called the "Jewel of the Mid Valley" — Olyphant, Pennsylvania, "The Queen City." This journey takes the reader through the earliest days of the township and notable events of the past. Included are some famous residents and visitors who passed through over the years, and of course the storied Anthracite Empire that built the town.
With God There Is Hope: Hope For Humanity    by Ellen  Chaksil
Price: $4.99 USD. 135370 words. Published by Tribute Books on June 3, 2009. .

A Catholic woman experiences the Holy Spirit's gift of prophecy regarding the power of prayer to save the world from impending catastrophe.
What Was I Thinking?! How Not To Date    by Annie  Earley
Price: $4.99 USD. 32600 words. Published by Tribute Books on June 2, 2009. .

A divorcee her in her 50s tells the humorous tales of her online dating experiences.
Second Chance: How Adoption Saved A Boy with Autism & His Shelter Dog    by Sandra Gerencher
Price: $4.99 USD. 40 words. Published by Tribute Books on June 2, 2009. .

A shelter dog named Chance is adopted by a woman who also adopted a boy with autism. Together the boy and the dog form a special connection.
Scranton's Mayors    by David  Wenzel
Price: $4.99 USD. 56120 words. Published by Tribute Books on June 2, 2009. .

A collection of mini-biographies of the mayors of Scranton, Pennsylvania written by a former mayor.
Red in the Flower Bed: An Illustrated Children's Story About Interracial Adoption    by Andrea Nepa
Price: $4.99 USD. 30 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 29, 2009. .

(5.00)
The journey of adoption is beautifully depicted with the comforting imagery of a poppy flower who is welcomed into a garden family. It is a charming story of "seeds" being planted in the perfect place - exactly where they belong.
Pegasus at the Plow: A Poetry Collection    by Patrick Walker
Price: $4.99 USD. 5390 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 29, 2009. .

A bohemian academic contemplates a range of topics through poetry.
Journey Along The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad A Pictorial History of Pocono Mountain Boarding Homes, Hotels, Inns & Resorts from the Delaware Water Gap to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania    by Alan  Sweeney
Price: $4.99 USD. 22700 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 28, 2009. .

Postcards depict the growth of the tourism industry in the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania.
The Evolution of An Identity: Indian American Immigrants from the Early 20th Century to the Present A Fictional Family History    by Diya Das
Price: $4.99 USD. 16120 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 28, 2009. .

Historical fiction depicting an Indian American family and its assimilation into American culture.
In Mind: A Collection of Poetry    by Diya Das
Price: $4.99 USD. 12730 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 28, 2009. .

A teenage girl comes of age while contemplating her adolescent years through poetry.
Gateway to the Clouds: The Story of a Short Line Railroad The Scranton, Dunmore, Moosic Lake Railroad 1902-1926    by Alan  Sweeney
Price: $4.99 USD. 9670 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 28, 2009. .

A history of how two brothers transformed a mountain's wilderness into a weekend getaway for the working class.
Finding Peace and The True Soul    by Andrea Howells
Price: $4.99 USD. 13980 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 28, 2009. .

A tween author offers a fantasy story with a Harry-Potter-like heroine.
But Then Again I Could Be Wrong: The Book of Rants    by Jim Rising
Price: $4.99 USD. 53500 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 28, 2009. .

A former radio D.J. discusses the humorous tidbits of daily life in the Scranton Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania.
Brooklyn Dodgers: The Last Great Pennant Drive, 1957    by John Nordell
Price: $4.99 USD. 19410 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. .

A rundown of the Dodgers last summer in Brooklyn.
Breathtaking Bowhunts: A Collection of Bowhunting Adventures    by Mike Lamade
Price: $4.99 USD. 39570 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. .

A lifelong bowhunter recounts his hunting adventures across the globe.
A Kinder Bright: Poems of Praise & Remembrance    by Jerry Fagnani
Price: $4.99 USD. 5600 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. .

A man uses poetry to describe special moments in his life, his hometown and coping with the loss of his beloved wife.
Call Me Sonya Grey: A Young Girl's Poems About Death, Life & Adolescence    by Sonya Lloyd
Price: $4.99 USD. 3920 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. .

How a young girl used poetry to cope with the death of her mother and the estrangement of her father.
Call Me Kate: Meeting the Molly Maguires    by Molly Roe
Price: $4.99 USD. 46180 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. .

Irish immigrant coal miners deal with the Civil War draft as seen through the eyes of a young girl.


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